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Boards and Commissions

The Mayor and City Council appoint individuals to 26 different committees, councils and commissions. Members of these bodies offer recommendations and provide advice and feedback on land use, parking, parks and recreation, transportation, housing, and other issues facing Vancouver and the greater region.

Each board and commission is tasked with one or more purposes (regulatory, policy-making or advisory).

Looking for past meetings? Click on the Month or Year drop-down menus on this Meetings page to find specific meeting materials.

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In appointing members, the City Council strives to balance diversity of perspective and experience. The City is committed to promoting diversity in its boards and commissions. Women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, young people, senior citizens, and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

Openings-Applications due Friday, Feb. 7

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The role of a Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission member is to act in an advisory manner to Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services staff, the Vancouver City Council and to advocate to decision makers and the public for parks and recreation issues.

Meetings

Monthly; 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Current Members

  • Angilo Fletcher, Vice Chair
  • Cale Piland, ESD Liaison 
  • Valerie Striplin
  • Jaynee Haygood, Chair
  • Jeremy Robbins
  • James Luce
  • AJ Panter, VPS Liaison
  • Stephen Wille
  • Jenny Thompson
  • Vacant, Parks Foundation Liaison

Rules

  • Term: One to three years
  • 10 members
  • Appointed by City Council

Staff

Liaisons

David Perlick

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Support Staff

Alicia Nilo

Attorney

Nena Cook