Committees
Management:
- Works with the Executive Director regarding overall administration, structure, staffing and documentation (bylaws & policies) that guides the Association.
- Develops policy for the review and approval of the full Board
- Sets agenda for Board of Directors’ meetings
Finance and Audit:
- Provide financial oversight for the Board of Directors
- Appoint auditor and review auditor’s statement and management report
Advocacy: Government Relations:
- Advocates on behalf of DSBIA members
- Maintains effective partnerships with stakeholder groups, including the three levels of government and the community
Communications, Special Events
- Provides a framework to enable the DSBIA to coordinate its image-related activities across all of its committees
- Showcase the DSBIA and its members
- Maintains ongoing communication with DSBIA members
Economic Development and Land Use:
- Promotes development within the downtown core
- Work with the City to advocate, plan + implement desired public realm improvements
- Supports and promotes the revitalization of the DSBIA through responsible use and development policies by the City
- Advocates on behalf of DSBIA members regarding land use, zoning, bylaws and provincial legislation
Safety and Area Enhancement:
- Identifies and addresses safety & security concerns in the DSBIA area
- Advocates and collaborates regarding crime prevention, policy changes and government funding priorities
- Works with property owners to: encourage property maintenance; clean up private properties; and upgrade private properties
Safety & Area Enhancement Committee/Member Services Committee Initiative
On Friday, July 17, the DSBIA and the Surrey Board of Trade co-hosted a Community Safety Breakfast at Compass Point Inn. This was an opportunity for businesses in Whalley to share ideas and concerns with Chief Superintendent Fraser MacRae, Staff Sergeant Darren Malcolm, John Sherstone from Bylaws, Colleen Staresina, Crime Prevention Coordinator and Councillor Barinder Rasode.
