Council Committees

The commitment and dedication of community volunteers assists Council in the governance of the City and makes Abbotsford a community where people choose to live, work and play.

Appointments are made by City Council every two years, or as vacancies arise. Terms of appointments are two years to a maximum of six consecutive years on any one committee, unless otherwise resolved by Council.

Meetings and Schedules

- Committee Agendas
- Public Meeting Schedule

Committee Descriptions

The Abbotsford Airport Authority (AAA) oversees the management and operation of the Abbotsford International Airport for, and on behalf of, the City. The Authority strives to secure air transportation services for the Fraser Valley; develops Airport lands for aerospace or other aviation-related industry or complimentary commercial venture that conforms to the Airport’s Master Plan; and operates and develops the Airport to enhance the economic objectives of the City.
Click here to watch the Joint AAA and Council Meeting
The purpose of the Agriculture Advisory Committee is to advise City Council on agricultural issues. The Agricultural Advisory Committee will be a liaison and communication channel between the agricultural community and City Council, and will provide a forum where agriculture related issues can be discussed with other agencies, committees and interest groups.
- Terms of Reference - Agriculture Advisory Committee
- Agriculture Advisory Committee, March 9, 2023
- 2023 Agricultural Advisory Committee Meetings Dates
  February 9, 2023
  
  March 9, 2023
  
  April 13, 2023
  
  May 11, 2023
  
  June 8, 2023
  
  July 13, 2023
  
  September 14, 2023
  
  October 12, 2023
  
  November 9, 2023
The purpose of the Awards and Recognition Advisory Committee is to review nominations and provide recommendations of the annual recipient of the Order of Abbotsford to Council, and to provide recommendations to Council for nominations for the Order of British Colombia and British Columbia Achievement Award.
- Terms of Reference - Awards and Recognition Advisory Committee
- Special (Closed) Awards and Recognition Advisory Committee, May 19, 2022
The purpose of the Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee is to be a liaison and communication channel between the community and City Council, particularly in areas including government relations, legislative affairs, economic development and innovation.
- Terms of Reference - Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee
- Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee, November 17, 2022
- 2023 Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee Meeting Dates
  February 16, 2023 CANCELLED
  
  April 20, 2023
  
  June 15, 2023
  
  September 21, 2023
  
  November 16, 2023
The purpose of the Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee is to maintain an effective channel of communication between the community and Council, particularly in the areas of culture, recreation, environment and green strategies.
- Terms of Reference - Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee
- 2023 Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee Meeting Dates
  February 2, 2023 CANCELLED
  
  April 6, 2023
  
  June 1, 2023
  
  September 7, 2023
  
  November 2, 2023
The purpose of the Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee is to maintain an effective channel of communication between Council and the community on issues related to land use, transportation, infrastructure, heritage (as it relates to development), bylaw and policy development and master plans and strategies.
- Terms of Reference - Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee
- 2023 Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Meeting Dates
  February 23, 2023 CANCELLED
  
  March 23, 2023
  
  April 27, 2023
  
  May 25, 2023
  
  June 22, 2023
  
  July 27, 2023
  
  September 28, 2023
  
  October 26, 2023
  
  November 23, 2023
The Joint Shared Services Committee is comprised of appointed Council members of both the City of Abbotsford and District of Mission (three members each) and act on behalf of both communities with respect to the following jointly owned services: a) Joint Water Systems (JWS); b) Joint Sewer Systems (JSS); c) Joint Transit System (JTS); and d) Abbotsford Mission Recycling Depot (AMRD).
- Terms of Reference - Joint Shared Services Committee
- Joint Shared Services Committee Agenda, March 16, 2023
- 2023 Joint Shared Services Committee Meeting Dates
  March 16, 2023
  
  May 18, 2023
  
  July 20, 2023
  
  September 28, 2023
  
  November 16, 2023