Are you passionate about Coquitlam? Do you want to contribute? You can have a direct impact in your community as a member of a Coquitlam Advisory Committee or the Coquitlam Public Library Board.
COQUITLAM, B.C., August 26, 2024 – Are you passionate about Coquitlam? Do you want to contribute? You can have a direct impact in your community as a member of a Coquitlam Advisory Committee or the Coquitlam Public Library Board. The City is currently recruiting for two-year term positions on all seven advisory committees and the Coquitlam Public Library Board.
Those interested can apply online at coquitlam.ca/acv. Deadline for submission is 12 p.m., Thursday, September 24.
What is an Advisory Committee?
Coquitlam’s advisory committees provide information, well-considered advice and recommendations to Coquitlam City Council and staff on specific issues. The City is currently recruiting for positions on all seven advisory committees:
Those living, working or studying in Coquitlam have a valuable perspective. Read about each committee’s mandate to see if it aligns with your interests and experience at coquitlam.ca/acv.
Coquitlam Public Library Board
The City is seeking volunteers whose values align with the Coquitlam Public Library’s mission—to nurture joy in discovery by providing inviting, innovative spaces and services that promote learning and knowledge, and to engage all of Coquitlam’s diverse communities.
Coquitlam Public Library has two branches (City Centre and Poirier) and a mobile Library Link service that provides outreach throughout Coquitlam along with homebound services. The Library provides a variety of materials and services including:
- Materials in Chinese, Korean, Persian and Spanish
- A teen advisory council
- Accessible services, devices and books for patrons with print disabilities and dyslexia
- An Indigenous collection
- Innovative programming and technology tools.
Visit coquitlam.ca/library and the Coquitlam Public Library’s website for more information.
Information Session for the Public Library Board
An online information session for prospective Coquitlam Public Library Board members will be held via Zoom on:
- Date: Tuesday, September 17
- Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Please register for the session by contacting OfficeManager@CoqLibrary.ca
Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply
Coquitlam is looking for a wide range of perspectives and experiences. The following criteria will be used to evaluate applicants:
- Applicants may not be employees of the City of Coquitlam.
- Applicants who reside in Coquitlam are preferred.
- Applicants should demonstrate their community involvement, knowledge of Library Board governance (if applying to the Coquitlam Public Library Board) or advisory committee roles, general interest in public libraries or advisory committees, as well as experience or potential to effectively contribute to the body they are applying to.
- Applicants of any age, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neighbourhood, and income level are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants should be aware of the required time commitment and be able to commit to meetings for the full term of the appointment. Meeting schedules of the various bodies can be found online at coquitlam.ca/acv.
Applications will be accepted from September 3 to September 24 at 12 p.m. Apply online at coquitlam.ca/acv.
For more information, or to request a paper copy of the application form, contact the City Clerk’s Office at CommitteeClerk@coquitlam.ca or call 604-927-3010.
Keep Up To Date on Coquitlam City Council Meetings and Decisions
Coquitlam City Council believes in open and accessible government.
- Council meeting agendas and webcasts are viewable at coquitlam.ca/webcasts.
- Residents can search recent agendas and Council minutes at coquitlam.ca/agendas. Meeting minutes from 1891 to current are available and can be filtered by topic or meeting date.
- To receive Council meeting agenda and Public Notices, including Public Hearings, as well as other Council alerts via email, sign up at coquitlam.ca/connect and select Council E-News. You can also select Advisory Committee E-News to receive committee meeting dates and agendas.
Media Contact
Jay Gilbert
Acting Corporate Officer
City Clerk’s Office
604-927-3010
CommitteeClerk@coquitlam.ca
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.