Board Committees
In addition to the Regional Board, Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Board members direct committees for RDN services and hold membership on a variety of other local committees. Each of these committees meets separately to discuss services throughout the region. More information about committees can be found in "Regional District of Nanaimo Board Procedure Bylaw No. 1862, 2022".
Disclaimer: Matters considered by the Board may be subsequently placed on a committee agenda without notice. All Committee recommendations are subject to the approval of the Board. Committees generally make recommendations to the Electoral Area Services Committee or to the Oceanside Services Committee, then to the Board, in accordance with their roles and responsibilities as outlined in their Terms of Reference, linked below*. Matters of a timely nature may not be directed through a committee under their Terms of Reference and may go straight to the Board. For details on whether a certain matter has been referred to a committee, please refer to the meeting agendas which can be viewed here: https://rdn.bc.ca/agendas-minutes-videos. Questions may be directed to Legislative Services - contact information is located at the bottom of this page.
Please visit the Agendas, Minutes & Videos page to view the meeting schedule.
Standing Committees
Standing committees are appointed by the RDN Board Chair under the Local Government Act and are comprised solely of RDN Board members. The RDN Board has five standing committees - the Committee of the Whole, the Electoral Area Services Committee, the Community Grants Committee, the Oceanside Services Committee, and the Oceanside Services Recreation Grants Sub-Committee.
Select Committees
Select committees are appointed under the Local Government Act and are comprised solely of RDN Board members. They are established by the Board to consider or inquire into any matter and report its findings and opinions to the Board. Currently, the RDN has no active Select Committees.
Advisory Committees
Advisory committees are appointed by the RDN Board or Chair. These committees include members of the public and at least one Board member to provide advice and recommendations to the Board (or designated committee through to the Board) on specific matters, as determined by the committee's Terms of Reference.
External Appointments
Board members may be appointed annually by the RDN Board Chair to represent the Board on external organizations.
External Appointments
| Committee | Appointment | Alternate |
|---|---|---|
| Arrowsmith Water Service Management Board | L. Wallace | B. Rogers |
| City of Nanaimo /RDN District 68 Sports Field and Recreation Committee | J. Stanley (A) V. Craig (B) L. Melanson (C) M. Swain (Lantzville) | |
| Early Learning & Child Care Council in Oceanside (ELCCO) | L. Salter | L. Wallace |
| Englishman River Water Service Management Board | B. Rogers | L. Wallace |
| Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) - North Island Sunshine Coast Regional Advisory Committee (NISCRAC) | S. McLean | |
| Island Coastal Economic Trust (IECT) - Central South Island Regional Advisory Committee (CSIRAC) | V. Craig | |
| Island Corridor Foundation | B. Geselbracht (Board Appointee, from May 2025 to May 2027) S. Wood (RDN Member Representative, to May 2026) | |
| Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Roundtable | L. Wallace | L. Melanson |
| Municipal Finance Authority | T. Brown | B. Rogers |
| Municipal Insurance Association of BC | B. Rogers | J. Perrino L. Melanson |
| North Island 911 Corporation | S. McLean | L. Wallace |
| Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association | L. Salter | B. Rogers |
| RDN/Port Liaison Committee (Protocol Agreement) | I. W. Thorpe V. Craig | |
| Qualicum First Nation Cooperation Protocol Working Group | S. McLean T. Westbroek | L. Wallace |
| Snuneymuxw First Nations/Regional District of Nanaimo Protocol Agreement Working Group | S. McLean V. Craig J. Stanley | L. Krog |
| Te’Mexw Treaty Negotiations Committee | M. Swain | S. Wood |
| Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities Climate Leadership Plan Steering Committee | J. Stanley | P. Manly |
| Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Committee on Solid Waste and Circular Economy (VICC-CSWCE) | B. Geselbracht | P. Manly |
| Vancouver Island Regional Library Board | J. Stanley | V. Craig |
| Yellowpoint Ecological Society (YES) | J. Stanley |
Board of Variance
The Board of Variance is an independent board consisting of volunteer members of the public who have been appointed by the RDN Board. For information about the RDN Board of Variance, please visit https://rdn.bc.ca/board-of-variance.
Committee Meeting Schedule
Please visit the Agendas, Minutes & Videos page to view the meeting schedule.
Appearing as a Delegation
All delegations requesting permission to appear before the Board or its committees are required to submit a written request including the presentation topic, an executive summary, and the specific action being requested of the Board or committee. For more information, or to apply to appear as a delegation at a meeting, please see Appearing as a Delegation.
For more information on the activities of the RDN Board and its committees please contact Legislative Services:
Telephone: 250-390-4111 (Nanaimo)
Toll Free: 1-877-607-4111
Fax: 250-390-4163
E-mail: inquiries@rdn.bc.ca
6300 Hammond Bay Road
Nanaimo, B.C.
V9T 6N2
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Advisory Committee
The role of the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) is to increase awareness of agricultural issues in the RDN, assist in the implementation of the RDN Agricultural Area Plan (AAP) and other agricultural related initiatives, and provide local perspective and expertise to advise the Regional Board on a range of agricultural issues on an ongoing and as needed basis as directed by the Board.
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Advisory Committee
The Climate Action Technical Advisory Committee (CATAC) will provide advice and recommendations to the RDN Board on specific issues emerging or foreseen as having potential local impacts of global climate change.
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Standing Committee
The Committee of the Whole comprises all members of the Board and its meetings are scheduled at least quarterly at the call of the Chair.
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Standing Committee
The role of the Community Grants Committee is to review grant applications received from registered non-profit organizations in the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN), once a year, and make recommendations to the RDN Board.
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Advisory Committee
The primary role of the Drinking Water & Watershed Protection Technical Advisory Committee (DWWP-TAC) is to advise staff and the Board on the implementation and review of the Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Service.
Drinking Water & Watershed Protection Technical Advisory Committee
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Advisory Committee
The East Wellington/Pleasant Valley Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee will advise and provide information to the Electoral Area Services Committee (EASC) through to the RDN Board regarding parks and open space issues in the East Wellington and Pleasant Valley portion of Electoral Area C.
East Wellington/Pleasant Valley Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee
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Advisory Committee
The Electoral Area A Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee will provide recommendations and advice to the Electoral Area Services Committee (EASC) through to the RDN Board regarding community parks and recreation & culture services and issues in Electoral Area A.
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Advisory Committee
The Electoral Area B Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee will advise and provide information to the Electoral Area Services Committee (EASC) through to the RDN Board regarding parks and open space issues in Electoral Area B.
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Advisory Committee
The Electoral Area F Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee will advise and provide information to the Electoral Area Services Committee (EASC) through to the RDN Board regarding parks and open space issues in Electoral Area F.
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Advisory Committee
The Electoral Area G Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee will advise and provide information to the Electoral Area Services Committee (EASC) through to the RDN Board regarding parks and open space issues in Electoral Area G.
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Advisory Committee
The Electoral Area H Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee will advise and provide information to the Electoral Area Services Committee (EASC) through to the RDN Board regarding parks and open space issues in Electoral Area H.
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Standing Committee
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Advisory Committee
The Fire Services Advisory Committee (FSAC) will report to the Electoral Area Services Committee (EASC) and through to the RDN Board on matters related to fire dispatch, fire services response, fire protection, and prevention within the areas encompassed by the RDN.
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Advisory Committee
While the responsibility for the management of the Liquid Waste Management Plan (LWMP) ultimately rests with the RDN Board of Directors, the Province requires that a monitoring committee oversees LWMP implementation.
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Advisory Committee
The Nanoose Bay Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee will advise and provide information to the Electoral Area Services Committee (EASC) through to the RDN Board regarding parks and open space issues in Electoral Area E.
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Standing Committee
The Oceanside Services Committee (OSC) provides a central forum for both the elected officials and the public to discuss services jointly shared by the six participating communities.
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Standing Committee
The Oceanside Services Recreation Grants Sub-Committee is established as a standing committee of the RDN Board and a Sub-Committee of the Oceanside Services Committee for the purpose of reviewing recreation, community and youth grant applications from the Oceanside area for grant funding from the Northern Recreation Services function and providing recommendations to the Oceanside Services Committee.
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Advisory Committee
The Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee (PMAC) will provide input, from a variety of perspectives, on the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan). In accordance with the Ministry of Environment’s Guide to the Preparation of Regional Solid Waste Management Plans a single public and technical advisory committee will act as a “sounding board” of community interests and will provide advice to the Regional Board through the Solid Waste Management Select Committee. The Regional Board is the final authority on decisions. The PMAC will remain in existence for the duration of the current Plan.