Call for Expressions of Interest for the Kimberley Tourism Infrastructure Advisory Committee

From now until January 30, the City of Kimberley is accepting expressions of interest from prospective members of the Kimberley Tourism Infrastructure Advisory Committee (TIAC).

Kimberley, as a BC Resort Municipality, receives provincial funding to enhance its tourism economy. The TIAC will be a non-statutory group made up of 11 members providing the City of Kimberley with advice and recommendations with respect to investments in tourism infrastructure. Initially, appointments will be for a mix of one and two year terms. In future years the terms will be for two years. The committee shall meet biannually, or as frequently as required. Participation will not be financially remunerated.

Five members will be nominated by the Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Kimberley, and the Kimberley Alpine Resort. Six members of the public at large will be filled through this expression of interest, including representatives from:

Trails and recreation (e.g. trails & parks, sports, clubs, associations etc.) (three members);

Restaurants and retail merchants (one member);

Arts and culture (one member); and

Festivals and events (one member).

Candidates are asked to submit a statement of intent, no more than 500 words, identifying which public at large position they are interested in, and summarizing their motivation for participation and their relevant experience.

Members will be chosen based on their experience, expertise, and access to relevant networks.

The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is 4 p.m. MST, January 30. Successful candidates will be appointed by council on February 12. Thank you to all who apply. Only successful candidates will be notified.

Please direct inquiries to: City of Kimberley Economic Development.

City of Kimberley

Above image: Tourists search out a location in Kimberley on the public map in the Platzl parking lot last summer. Ian Cobb/e-KNOW

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