Authority

1 The Community Wellness Committee is continued pursuant to section 55 of The Cities Act and has all of the powers, duties and authority set out in this Bylaw and in any other Bylaw or provincial legislation that applies to this Committee.

Terms of Reference

2 The Community Wellness Committee is authorized to do the following:

(a) consider and make recommendations to Council regarding systematic issues in the areas of housing, poverty reduction, mental and physical wellness, addictions and ‘safe from harm’ initiatives and social determinants of health and crime;

(b) review and make recommendations to Council regarding the Comprehensive Housing Strategy, Plan to End Homelessness, Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan and any other plans approved by Council;

(c) promote and bring awareness to the strategies and plans outlined in (b) and foster the creation of partnerships among community partners, government, businesses, human services partners and groups in support of this work;

(d) consider and make recommendations to Council relating to all matters referred to it by Council.

Composition

3 The Community and Wellness Committee shall consist of five members of Council.

Term

4 The members appointed to the Community Wellness Committee shall hold office for one year.

Meeting Frequency: Wednesday, Monthly

Term Limit: 1 year Terms, unlimited number of Terms.

Positions: No positions.