Port of Prince Rupert seeks members for Community Information Forum process

The main offices of the Port of Prince Rupert, the Port is currently
seeking new members for their Community Information Forum

A chance to become involved in the discussion on port operations and future development is once again available, as the Port of Prince Rupert seeks new members for its local Community Information Forum initiative.

Created in 2014, the Forum offers individuals and organizations in the Prince Rupert area to learn about activities related to the Port and to offer a venue for those participants to offer input on issues of concern.

To join in on the discussion, contact the Port of Prince Rupert at community@rupertport.com, or by letter at 200-215 Cow Bay Road, Prince Rupert BC, V8J 1A2

You are asked to provide a brief synopsis of your interest in membership and current or past involvement in the larger Prince Rupert community.

Past participation has tapped a number of elements of the North Coast including environment groups, Aboriginal representatives, community organizations an un-affiliated members of the general public.

To get an idea as to some of the themes for discussion and engagement of the forum this version of the minutes from June 6th 2018, highlights the nature of the work that the forum explores.

The next meeting for the Forum is Wednesday, January 30th.

More background on what the Community Information Forum is all about can be reviewed here.

For more items of interest related to the work of the Port of Prince Rupert see our archive page here.

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Port of Prince Rupert seeks members for Community Information Forum

The Prince Rupert Port Authority has a one month window in place for applications from  those with an interest in joining the dialogue around Port operations.

The Port's Community Information Forum provides for ongoing community engagement when it comes to port operations and development and allows for individuals and organizations to provide input on issues of concern.

The Port initiative provides the opportunity to establish relationships with other community interests and serves as a link to, and a forum that is designed for the general public.

The most recent minutes of the meeting from the group are from March 1st, they provide a glimpse into the range of topics that the forum participants explore and discuss.

A review of the charter created as the forum took shape explores more of the themes that the program was created for and how the Port makes use of any feedback from participants.

An opportunity to apply to participate in the Prince Rupert Port Authority's
Community Information Forum is now open until the end of October.
(from the PRPA website)

Those interested in applying to become a participant in the Community Information Forum, can forward a letter to Ken Veldman of the Prince Rupert Port Authority, the correspondence should provide an explanation as to why you are interested in membership and what involvement in the community you may have, as well as any other relevant information.

You can direct your application to Mr. Veldman at 200-215 Cow Bay Road, Prince Rupert, BC V8K 1A2. 

The deadline for submissions is October 31st.

More information on what the Community Information Forum is all about can be reviewed from the Prince Rupert Port Authority website.

More notes related to items of interest from the Port can be found on our archive page.