Trust Programs Committee

Committee membership includes trustees appointed by the Council Chair with one Executive Committee member as assigned by the Council Chair.  The Chair of Trust Council is an ex-officio member of the Trust Programs Committee.

Committee members elect a Committee Chair and Vice-Chair as required.

The Chair of Trust Council may appoint an interim Council Committee Chair if required.

TRUST PROGRAMS COMMITTEE is responsible for:

• Resource Management - promoting sustainability in the use of natural resources of the Trust Area;
• Land Conservation - promoting protection and preservation of ecosystems throughout the Trust Area;
• Water Management - promoting protection and preservation of groundwater and surface water supply and quality;
• Marine Environment - promoting protection and preservation of coastal, and deep water marine ecosystems;
• Sustainable Communities - promoting livable communities:
• with sustainable and viable local economies
• with housing that accommodates socio-economic diversity
• with regard for the carrying capacity of supporting island environments;
• Conservation Strategy - developing strategies beyond regulatory tools to achieve the Islands Trust's object; and
• Public Awareness/Education - promoting enhanced public awareness of environmental, economic and social sustainability in island communities and opportunities for their improvement.
  

In March 2010, Trust Council established a Policy Statement Assessment Task Force as a subcommittee of the Trust Programs Committee to conduct a preliminary assessment of the Trust Policy Statement and make recommendations regarding further actions.

Meeting Schedule

All committee meetings will be held at the following location, beginning at 11:00 a.m, unless otherwise indicated: Ladysmith City Hall, 410 Esplanade (HWY 1)

• February 15, 2010
• May 17, 2010
• August 23, 2010
• November 15, 2010

Meeting Minutes

Only adopted minutes are posted to the site. Committee business meetings are normally held four times per calendar year, and additional meetings may also be held.

2010

• February 15, 2010
• May 17, 2010

2009

• February 16, 2009
• May 11, 2009
• August 17, 2009
• November 9, 2009

2008

• February 18, 2008
• May 12, 2008
• August 13, 2008

2007

• February 26, 2007
• May 28, 2007
• August 27, 2007
• November 19, 2007

Roles and Responsibility

The Trust Programs Committee provides advice to the Islands Trust Council and management by:

1. Maintaining a committee work program to manage committee initiatives and Council referrals for quarterly review by Trust Council;
2. Developing guidelines, policies and models for use by staff and local trust committees and/or Trust Council as requested by Trust Council;
3. Preparing recommendations for interagency initiatives and feedback on proposed interagency agreements;
4. Providing input to the continued development and maintenance of a useful research and information system;
5. Providing recommendations for legislation reform initiatives and feedback on proposed legislative amendments and legislation; and
6. Maintaining a liaison with the Trust Fund Board.
   

The responsibilities stated apply to the following areas:

1. Resource Management - promoting the sustainable use of renewable and non-renewable natural resources of the Trust Area;
2. Land Conservation - promoting protection and preservation of ecosystems throughout the Trust Area;
3. Water Management - promoting protection and preservation of groundwater and surface water supply and quality;
4. Marine Environment - promoting protection and preservation of coastal, and deep water marine ecosystems;
5. Sustainable Communities - ensuring livable communities with respect to the carrying capacity of supporting island environments;
6. Conservation Strategy - developing strategies beyond regulatory tools to achieve the Islands Trust's object; and
7. Public Awareness/Education - promote opportunities for the enhanced public awareness of the environment and opportunities for protecting the environment.

Committee Membership

Chair

Hornby Island Trustee Phone: (250) 335-1155 Mailing Address: Islands Trust 700 North Rd Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X3 Main: (250) 247-2063 Fax: (250) 247-7514

Members

Mayne Island Trustee Phone: (250) 539-2411 Mailing Address: Islands Trust 200 - 1627 Fort St Victoria, BC V8R 1H8 Main: (250) 405-5151 Fax: (250) 405-5155

Salt Spring Island Trustee Phone: (250) 653-0013 Mailing Address: Islands Trust 1-500 Lower Ganges Rd Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2N8 Main: (250) 537-9144 Fax: (250) 537-9116

Thetis Island Trustee Phone: (250) 416-0373 Mailing Address: Islands Trust 700 North Rd Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X3 Main: (250) 247-2063 Fax: (250) 247-7514

Lasqueti Island Trustee Phone: (250) 333-8666 Mailing Address: Islands Trust 700 North Rd Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X3 Main: (250) 247-2063 Fax: (250) 247-7514

South Pender Island Trustee Phone: (250) 629-8390 Mailing Address: Islands Trust 200 - 1627 Fort St Victoria, BC V8R 1H8 Main: (250) 405-5151 Fax: (250) 405-5155

Gambier Island Trustee Phone: (604) 815-7339 Mailing Address: Islands Trust 700 North Rd Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X3 Main: (250) 247-2063 Fax: (250) 247-7514

Lasqueti Island Trustee Phone: (250) 333-8589 Mailing Address: Islands Trust 700 North Rd Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X3 Main: (250) 247-2063 Fax: (250) 247-7514

Saturna Island Trustee Phone: (250) 539-3775 Mailing Address: Islands Trust 200 - 1627 Fort St Victoria, BC V8R 1H8 Main: (250) 405-5151 Fax: (250) 405-5155

Executive Committee Representative

Thetis Island Trustee Phone: (250) 246-4802 Mailing Address: Islands Trust 700 North Rd Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X3 Main: (250) 247-2063 Fax: (250) 247-7514

Ex Officio Member

Gabriola Island Trustee Phone: (250) 247-8078 Mailing Address: Islands Trust 700 North Rd Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X3 Main: (250) 247-2063 Fax: (250) 247-7514

Support Staff

Director, Trust Area Services (250) 405-5174
Secretary, Executive Office (250) 405-5164