COQUITLAM, B.C., Sept. 18, 2023 – Are you passionate about Coquitlam? Do you have a keen interest in contributing to your community? Applications are currently being accepted for Coquitlam’s Public Library Board and Board of Variance.
Interested residents can read about each Board’s mandate and apply online at coquitlam.ca/acv2023. Deadline for submission is 12 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11.
Coquitlam Library Board
The City is seeking four volunteers whose values align with the Coquitlam Public Library’s mission – to nurture joy in discovery by providing inviting, innovative spaces and services that promote learning and knowledge and engage all of Coquitlam’s diverse communities.
Coquitlam Public Library has two branches (City Centre and Poirier) and a mobile Library Link service that provides outreach throughout Coquitlam along with homebound services. The Library provides a variety of materials and services, including:
- Materials in Chinese, Korean, Persian and Spanish
- A teen advisory council
- Accessible services, devices and books for patrons with print disabilities and dyslexia
- An Indigenous collection
- Innovative programming and technology tools
Visit coquitlam.ca/library and Coquitlam Public Library’s website for more information to learn more.
Information Session for the Public Library Board
An online information session for prospective Coquitlam Public Library Board members will be held via Zoom on:
- Date: Tuesday, September 26
- Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Please register for the session by contacting Lily Vukasovic at 604-937-4137 or lvukasovic@coqlibrary.ca.
Board of Variance
If your interest lies in helping build great neighbourhoods across Coquitlam, then the Board of Variance may be a fit for you. There are three volunteer spaces available on this Board.
The Board of Variance is an independent appeal body. It deals with important matters relating to the City’s Zoning Bylaw by hearing and making decisions on minor variances, such as those regarding the siting, size and dimensions of buildings. For more information about the Board, please visit coquitlam.ca/variance.
How to Apply and Criteria – Deadline: 12 p.m., Wednesday Oct. 11
Individuals interested in any of these opportunities can apply online at coquitlam.ca/acv2023.
- Applicants may not be employees of the City of Coquitlam.
- Applicants who reside in Coquitlam are preferred.
- Applicants should demonstrate their community involvement, knowledge of Board governance, general interest in public libraries or zoning matters, as well as experience or potential to effectively contribute to the Boards they are applying to.
- Applicants of any age, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neighbourhood, and income level are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants should be aware of the required time commitment and be able to commit to meetings for the full term of the appointment.
If you are unable to complete the online application form, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at committeeclerk@coquitlam.ca for a copy of the form. For more information, email committeeclerk@coquitlam.ca or call 604-927-3010.
Keep Up To Date on Coquitlam City Council Meetings and Decisions
Coquitlam City Council believes in open and accessible government.
- Council meeting agendas and webcasts are viewable at coquitlam.ca/webcasts.
- Residents can search Council minutes at coquitlam.ca/webcasts. Meeting minutes from 1891 to current are available and can be filtered by topic or meeting date.
- To receive each Council meeting agenda and Public Notices including Public Hearings, as well as other Council alerts via email, sign up at coquitlam.ca/NotifyMe and select Council News. You can also select, Advisory Committee News to receive committee meeting dates and agendas.
Media contact
Nikolina Vracar
Legislative Services Manager
604-927-3010
committeeclerk@coquitlam.ca
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.