Advisory Bodies and Boards

This committee advises Council on improving access and inclusion for community members with disabilities in Burnaby.

This committee reviews the audited annual financial statements and other financial information, reports to the council about committee activities, issues and related recommendations and ensures the City follows applicable laws and regulations.

This board considers minor variances to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw. The board may hear appeals regarding the siting, dimensions or size of a building but not those involving use or density.

This commission advises the council on the City’s heritage program.

This committee advises the council on environmental issues, including public education and awareness and policies to ensure the City meets its environmental targets and goals per the current climate emergency.

This committee advises the council on the City's strategic direction, First Nations reconciliation, provision of grants to help cultural, athletic and volunteer assistance groups, and special initiatives that bring recognition to the City.

This committee oversees the City’s annual budget, expenditures, debt and the planning and construction of major civic buildings, among other things.

This committee works to improve the relationships between the City and our Sister and Friendship cities.

This Task Force, comprised of business and community leaders, is designed to strengthen Burnaby’s position as a leading hub for business and innovation, and will guide the City through a pivotal period of economic planning, aligning with the updated Official Community Plan (Burnaby 2050).

This task force explored strategies for improving housing affordability. The initiative was a significant step towards developing an effective approach to the housing crisis. The task force's findings continue to help the council create policies and other tools to address our City's housing needs.

In Burnaby, our goal is to create a community where homelessness is rare, brief and one time. To achieve this vision, the City launched a Mayor’s Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members in June 2023.

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel approves new charges for Sewer Parcel and Local Area Service Taxes. Property owners who provide advance written notice to the Panel are given the opportunity to appeal against the Local Area Service Frontage and Sewer Parcel Tax assessments. The assessments confirmed by the Panel form the basis for the Local Area Services and Sewer Assessment Tax Rolls.

This Committee advises Council on matters related to parks, recreation and culture services, programs and facilities within the municipal boundaries of the City of Burnaby.

This committee advises the council on transportation planning, affordable housing, land leasing for non-market and special needs housing, planning issues for residential land use and reports on the impacts of federal and provincial policies.

This board sets strategic priorities, oversees all the financial and operational aspects of the library.

This committee collaborates with various City departments to implement and promote public safety programs and initiatives. Discover the plans, projects and programs that the City is undertaking to create a safer community.

This committee liaises with Simon Fraser University on matters of common interest.

This committee advises the council on various social issues, including leasing space at Burnaby's community resource centres, needs of seniors, youth, families, ethnic groups, 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disability and socioeconomic equity issues.

This committee advises the council on improving all modes of transportation under the City’s authority.