Healthy Communities Committee

Members

Chair Al Richmond, Chair
Councillor Murry Krause
Councillor Lorrie Williams
Councillor Kerry Jang
Councillor Wesly Graham
Councillor Galina Durant

Terms of Reference

The Healthy Communities Committee oversees health related policy development as it relates to local government interests. The Committee's primary focus is on health promotion and disease prevention initiatives and policy directions that assist communities to be proactive in addressing community health problems. The Committee will continue to address a number of health issues, including: health care funding, rural doctors, representation on Regional Health Authorities, ambulance service, etc.

Policy Development

For detailed information about UBCM's current policy work in this area, please refer to the Healthy Communities policy page.

Staff Support

Marylyn Chiang
Policy Analyst
604.270.8226, ext. 110
mchiang@ubcm.ca