Committees and Task Groups
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee assigns objectives and activities to other standing committees and initiates task forces for short term, specific assignments. The Executive Committee is responsible for maintaining contact with committee and task force chairs and monitors their activities to ensure that there is ongoing progress on the strategic plan.
The Executive Committee is also responsible to ensure that there are systems in place that support well organized and effective Board functioning so as to ensure that the business community of South Hill has an active role and strong voice in community affairs.
Chair: Ken Mason
Contact: ken@masonsewingmachine.com
Marketing & Communications Committee
The Marketing & Communications Committee’s purpose is to promote the South Hill area. It is responsible for the development of a marketing plan, which will include special events, advertising, media and public relations.
Chair: TBA
Contact: southhillbia@gmail.com
Safety & Security Committee
The Safety and Security Committee is responsible for actions that address the safety and security of the South Hill BIA by reducing crime and increasing the safety of the general public.
Chair: TBA
Contact: southhillbia@gmail.com
Street Cleanliness & Maintenance Committee
The Street Cleanliness & Maintenance Committee is responsible for actions that address cleanliness and maintenance for public and individual businesses. The overall purpose is to ensure that the South Hill area is clean, well maintained and attractive. This committee encourages business and property owners to pay attention to the appearance of their businesses and buildings. It supports them in making the buildings more attractive and in showing pride and a sense of ownership in the cleanliness of the community.
Chair: Ken Mason
Contact: Ken@masonsewingmachine.com
Artistic Task Force
The Artistic Task Force was formed in February 2009 to improve the artistic and visual appearance of South Hill. The purpose of the Task Force is to create an artistic and visual plan, to make the area attractive to residents and visitors, and to reflect a consistent theme throughout the area.
Chair: David Unterman
Contact: unterman@southfraserlaw.com
Neighbourhood Planning Task Force
The Neighbourhood Planning Task Force ensures that neighbourhood planning processes benefit from a well thought out concept of what South Hill can become from a business perspective. The Neighbourhood Planning Task Force will develop an overall approach to prepare for and integrate with the City of Vancouver’s neighbourhood planning process.
Chair: TBA
Contact: southhillbia@gmail.com