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Community Advisory Assembly Application Form

Thank you for your interest in New Westminster’s Community Advisory Assembly. This group’s role is to discuss and provide advice and recommendations to the City on Council’s Strategic Priorities, as well as other important City projects, initiatives, and policies. The Assembly focuses on projects that are expected to directly affect the day-to-day lives of New Westminster residents. In the past, the Assembly has discussed topics including climate change, transportation, public spaces, libraries, and equity and inclusion. Assembly members will have an opportunity to suggest and choose topics for discussion, in addition to discussing topics proposed by the City.

Eligibility

The Community Advisory Assembly has a maximum of 36 members who are all current residents of New Westminster. Membership of the Assembly will mirror the diversity of our city, as well as a diversity of lived experiences. The only requirement is to be a New West resident – you don’t need any prior experience to join, and it doesn’t matter how long you have lived in New West! You don’t need to be a Canadian citizen, and there is no cost to participate.

Commitment

The Assembly term runs for ten months, from September 2026 to June 2027. Meetings are held in-person at rotating locations across the city and take place on weekday evenings or weekend mornings/early afternoons. Each meeting is approximately three to four hours long. Additional gatherings, or onboarding and educational sessions may be added depending on the needs and interests of the group.

Supports are available to reduce barriers to participation, including:

  • Reimbursement for any direct expenses
  • Childcare and elder care stipends
  • Compensation for low-income members or those who must miss paid work to attend meetings
  • Members under 19 receive an honorarium each meeting

Members are required to commit to:

  • Participate in the ten-month Assembly term, from September 2026 to June 2027
  • Attend all ten in-person monthly meetings
  • Participate in presenting advice and recommendations to City Council and staff (optional)
  • Attend a kick-off event with City Council in September and a wrap-up event in June

Visit beheardnewwest.ca/assembly for more information and some frequently asked questions about the Assembly.

How to Apply

Fill out the form below to apply to join the Community Advisory Assembly starting in September 2026. If selected, you will receive a letter of invitation by email with details on how to confirm your participation in the Assembly. Applicants who are not selected will also be notified by email.

Some of the questions in this survey may feel personal. Your responses are confidential. We will never associate your name with any of your responses. We will use the responses to ensure the Assembly truly reflects the demographic diversity of the residents of New Westminster and a wide range of life experiences.

The City of New Westminster is committed to protecting your privacy. This information is collected by the City of New Westminster under Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of member selection for the 2026/2027 Community Advisory Assembly. Should you have any questions about the collection of this personal information, please contact the FOI and Privacy Coordinator, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, V3L 1H9, privacy@newwestcity.ca.


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