The City of North Vancouver Social Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC) was established in 1991 with the purpose of advising City Council on broad social, cultural and ethnic concerns that affect residents of the City. The SPAC also makes recommendations to City Council regarding the planning and development of municipal strategies to meet community social needs.
In addition, the SPAC reviews applications for community grants, and makes recommendations to City Council on the disbursement of grant monies. The City's Social Plan, adopted in 1998, guides the consideration, advice, and recommendations of the SPAC.
Applications to serve on the SPAC are always welcome. Contact Heather Evans at 604-982-3993 for further information about the committee.
If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact the City Clerk's department at 604-985-7761.
Purpose: To advise on broad social, cultural and ethnic concerns that affect residents of the City and recommend on matters concerning the planning and development of municipal strategies to meet community social needs.
Terms of Office: Nine members serve two-year terms to a maximum of 6 years concluding January 31st.
For more background please review the
SPAC 2017 Annual Report & 2018 Work Plan.
Committee Meetings
Committee and Appointees, Meeting Schedule
| Committee |
Social Planning Advisory Committee |
| Members |
Steve Tornes, Chair
Naz Kohan, Vice Chair
Cassandra Buckley
Arash Ehteshami
Jasreen Janjua
Jolene Kennett
Etienne Normandin
Tina Parbhakar
Heather Urquhart
|
| Councillor |
Councillor H. Back |
| Day |
4th Wed |
| Time |
6:00 pm |
| Notes |
Term ends Jan 31st |
Committee Clerk
Staff Representative |
Edytha Barker, Committee Clerk
Heather Evans, Community Planner
|
| Phone |
604-990-4223 (Edytha Barker)
604-982-3993 (Heather Evans)
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