The Economic Development Advisory Committee meets every 3 months.

The Committee membership will include a staff representative from the following organizations:  

a) Mayor, or designate; (Chairperson)

b) Council Representative, or alternate;

c) Accelerate Okanagan;

d) Community Futures North Okanagan;

e) Downtown Vernon Association;

f) Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce;

g) Okanagan College;

h) North Okanagan Regional District – Community Services

i) Province of B.C. – Regional Economic Operations Branch

j) Social Planning Council

k) University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Non-voting members that will attend EDAC meetings, to provide advice, information or other services, include:

a) Director, Community Infrastructure and Development  

b) Manager, Economic Development and Tourism; and

c) Additional staff, as required.

The Economic Development Advisory Committee curently has 11 occupied positions, and quorum is 6 members.

The mandate of the Economic Development Advisory Committee is to:

a) advise the Council on strategic initiatives and opportunities related to the economic vitality of the City.

b) provide an opportunity for industry to provide information through delegations. 

c) provide recommendations on specific economic development initiatives, projects and work plans.

d) advise the Council on policies and bylaws related to doing business within the municipality.

e) the development Advisory Committee meeting agendas will primarily consist of delegations from the business community and provide members an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities in various sectors of Vernon’s economy.

The term length for members is 2 years, with a maximum of 2 consecutive terms.  

John Perrott, Manager, Economic Development & Partnerships - jperrott@vernon.ca

Committee Clerk - committees@vernon.ca

Mayor Cumming (Chair)

Councillor Quiring

Councillor Mund (Alternate)