VANCOUVER FOOD POLICY COUNCIL

Candidate Information Sheet

The Vancouver Food Policy Council (VFPC) is seeking nominations for new members.   Members are appointed by Vancouver City Council. However, we attempt to find candidates who are best qualified to meet our current needs and forward those names to City Council.

Our practice is to solicit applications from as broad a base as possible amongst individuals, groups and networks working on food security concerns.  Please forward this to others you think might wish fill in a candidate information sheet.

For more information, please go to www.vancouver.ca/foodpolicy

The deadline for this application is Feb. 27th.  You may fill this in on your computer and reply to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or mail to Carole Christopher, 4506 West 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 2A5

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________    Email: _____________________________________

What type of position are you running for?

Check either at-large or sector (not both) and indicate sector that applies

At-Large _____   (3 positions available)

Sector ________  (4 positions available as show below.  Please check one only)

Production                       _____ (0 positions available)

Processing                        _____ (1 position available)

Access                               _____ (0 positions available)

Distribution                      _____ (0 positions available)

Consumption                   _____ (1 position available)

Waste management         _____ (2 positions available)

System-wide                     _____ (0 positions available)

Please respond to the following questions to help us better assess your qualifications:

1.  What is your experience and involvement with the local food system?

If you are applying for a sector, please describe your experience in that sector.

2.   What specific communities do you work with? *

3.      What skills will you contribute to the Food Policy Council?

4.      What is your vision for food policy in the City of Vancouver?

5.      What do you hope to gain from the experience? What areas are you interested in?

6.      What other information would you like the Food Policy Council to know about you?

*We are presently seeking more equitable representation from Youth, First Nations and Retailers.  However, we will carefully review every application to find the best candidates.