Vacancy on Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee

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The Township of Esquimalt is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving the community as the Township’s representative on the Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee. 

The Mandate of the Committee is to be aware of the circumstances of youth and families who may come in contact with the justice system by:

  • Liaising with frontline service providers at monthly meetings
  • Educating the public and elected officials
  • Obtaining youth and family input
  • Reviewing family and youth legislation
  • Monitoring Court hearings and custody facilities
  • Making recommendations to appropriate legislative bodies

The Committee meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, except for March, December and July/August. Meetings are generally held at Victoria City Hall but occasionally are held in other locations within the Region. The Annual General Meeting is held on the third Wednesday in January of each year. The expectation is that the Township’s representative will present the annual report and provide regular updates to Council as may be required. Additional information regarding the Committee can be found here

Anyone interested in being considered for appointment is invited to submit an application form available here, or at Municipal Hall, and a resumé listing professional and volunteer experience, interests, and current community affiliations to the Director of Corporate Services, at Municipal Hall, 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC V9A 3P1 or by email to [email protected] by 12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 28th, 2018.

Applicants will be notified of interview date and time. Please contact the Director of Corporate Services at 250-414-7135 or by email at [email protected] for further information.