Council Committees

• Committee Agendas
• Public Meeting Schedule

The City of Abbotsford is seeking two Abbotsford residents who are interested in volunteering their time to participate as a member of the Abbotsford Airport Authority.  As these are volunteer positions, successful candidates will serve without remuneration.

The Abbotsford Airport Authority is a select committee of Council.  Each member of the Authority is a brand ambassador for the Airport in support of business and economic development in the City region, and greater business community, and will promote the Airport strategic initiatives.

Application Process

Review the Abbotsford Airport Authority's committee description, enabling bylaw and application package, and submit a completed application.

Applications can be submitted via any of the following methods:

• Complete the online application form
• Email a completed application form to cityclerk@abbotsford.ca
• Mail or hand deliver a completed application form to:
• City of Abbotsford – City Clerk32315 South Fraser WayAbbotsford, BC, V2T 1W7

Please be as concise as possible when filling out your application, and attach a resume.

Deadline for applications: December 22, 2022.

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.

• Bylaw No. 2527-2016, Abbotsford Airport Authority Bylaw, 2016
• Joint meeting of Council and Abbotsford Airport Authority Notice, November 24, 2022
• Joint meeting of Council and Abbotsford Airport Authority Agenda Package, November 24, 2022

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, November 10, 2022
• 2022 Agricultural Advisory Committee Schedule

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 
• 2022 Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee Schedule

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
• 2022 Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee Schedule
• Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 3, 2022 has been cancelled. 

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
• The November 24, 2022, Development , Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee meeting has been cancelled. 
• Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee, July 28, 2022 
• 2022 Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee Schedule

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, November 10, 2022