The Trust Programs Committee 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.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Trust Programs Committee’s roles and responsibilities are assigned through the Islands Trust Council policy.
The 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 - Public Awareness and Education
Promoting enhanced public awareness of environmental, economic and social sustainability in island communities and opportunities for their improvement
Chair
Kristina Evans
South Pender Island Trustee
E: Kristina Evans
Vice-Chair
Alex Allen
Hornby Island Trustee
T: 1-250-335-1129 (ext 420)
E: Alex Allen
Executive Committee Representative
Tim Peterson
Lasqueti Island Trustee
T: 1-250-607-7094
E: Tim Peterson
Ex Officio Member
(Islands Trust Chair)
Laura Patrick
Salt Spring Island Trustee
T: 1-250-538-8170
E: Laura Patrick
Members
Tobi Elliott
Gabriola Island Trustee
T: 1-604-832-7034
E: Tobi Elliott
Sue Ellen Fast
Bowen Island Trustee
E: Sue Ellen Fast
Members
Lisa Gauvreau
Galiano Island Trustee
T: 1-250-539-2817
E: Lisa Gauvreau
David Graham
Denman Island Trustee
T: 1-250-335-3033
E: David Graham
Jamie Harris
Salt Spring Island Trustee
T: 1-250-530-9663
E: Jamie Harris
David Maude
Mayne Island Trustee
T: 1-250-483-4755
E: David Maude
Deb Morrison
North Pender Island Trustee
T: 1-250-539-8200
E: Deb Morrison
Susan Yates
Gabriola Island Trustee
T: 1-250-247-8086
E: Susan Yates
Support Staff
Executive Coordinator
T: 1-250-405-5171
Write to: “Attention/Dear Trust Programs Committee”
E: execadmin@islandstrust.bc.ca