Seniors' Advisory Committee
The Committee shall:
- Through a senior’s lens, review and provide input into policy and other City initiatives as requested by Council or Administration.
- Upon direction from Council or the Standing Committee, prepare work or reports on matters that impact seniors.
- Provide recommendations for Council’s consideration on issues or initiatives that would support the well-being of seniors.
- Inform Council of initiatives of other levels of government or community trends that could affect seniors.
- Develop and maintain relationships with individuals and organizations that focus on seniors’ matters, as required within the scope of the Committee.
- Solicit feedback from seniors in the community when the topic is in the scope of the committee mandate or at the direction of Council.
- Report to Council at least once per year regarding:
- the Committee's progress and activities over the past year relative to its mandate;
- issues of significance to the Committee;
- the Committee's work plan for the upcoming year, including the Committee's annual priorities and goals; and
- a summary of the issues that were referred to the Committee by Council for the Committee's consideration or review in the previous year.
- The Committee may form sub-committees to manage specific issues referred to that sub-committee by the Committee.
- The Committee shall re-evaluate its purpose and provide recommendations to Council regarding its format and mandate during 2025.
As per Bylaw 26/2018
Senior Advisory Committee Members 2026
- Sandy Clark, Council Representative (Nov 18, 2025 to Oct 20, 2026)
- Amanda Patrick, Alternate Council Representative (Nov 18, 2025 to Oct 20, 2026)
- Suzanne Clemens, citizen member
- Robert Edmunds, citizen member
- Allan Farrants, citizen member
- Charlaine Ferstay, citizen member
- Heidi Grainger, citizen member
- Lori Jack, citizen member
- Abel Urbina, citizen member
Agendas & Minutes
Please visit the Agendas, Minutes, and Videos webpage to view recent agendas and minutes for this Committee.Related Pages
Last edited: January 6, 2026