2023 Annual Report

Maple Ridge Council (2022-present) From left: Cllr. Onyeka Dozie, Cllr. Sunny Schiller, Cllr. Judy Dueck, Mayor Dan Ruimy, Cllr. Jenny Tan, Cllr. Ahmed Yousef, Cllr. Korleen Carreras

City Council

Individual Council members also participate in three standing committees established by the Mayor and also serve as Council representatives on a number of select City committees or commissions, regional government boards or committees, and community organizations (see page 14). The day-to-day work of the City is carried out by Maple Ridge’s staff under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, who reports directly to Council and ensures the City’s activities align with Council’s vision and strategic priorities. Information about Council meetings, livestreams, the Council Strategic Plan and other related matters can be found at MapleRidge.ca/Council .

Maple Ridge City Council includes a mayor and six councillors who are elected every four years through a local government election held throughout the province. The current Council was elected in November 2022 for a term ending in November 2026. Council serves as Maple Ridge’s governing body, with the authority to make decisions and act for the City in ways that are consistent with its purpose, authority, and requirements under legislation, bylaws, and policies, including the Community Charter and Local Government Act . Regular Council meetings typically take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, but this schedule may change from time to time. Council does not meet in August or the second half of December.

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