Committees
The DVBIA’s five-year strategic plan (2007-2012) contains specific milestones and goals focused in the areas of Advocacy, Safety & Security, Access & Mobility, Place Making, Marketing Downtown, DVBIA Image & Awareness and DVBIA Well-being.
Much of the DVBIA's mandate is realized through committees comprised of members who volunteer their time and expertise. The DVBIA's committees are aligned with each area of focus in its strategic plan, plus a few others.
They include:
- Advocacy
- Safety & Security
- Access & Mobility
- Place Making & Marketing
- Membership
- Mandate Renewal & Expansion
- Granville Street Re-design & Construction
- Appreciation Awards
- 2010 Winter Games
- Nominating Committee
Most committees:
- Meet quarterly (more often if required and agreed to by its members)
- Have a small, dedicated membership of decision-makers from within their respective organizations
- Have members complete an ‘expression of interest’ form to be considered for committee membership and reviewed by the DVBIA’s Nominating Committee
- Have members appointed for two-year terms
- Have readings and preparation to do in advance of the meetings to help members make more informed decisions
- Incorporate formal chair and vice chair roles (for both succession and relief purposes)
- Include a dedicated DVBIA board representative
- Seek to groom potential Board of Director members
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