Committees and Advisory Groups

Committees are established in RECBC’s Bylaws. Guided by approved terms of reference, they report to the Council on regulatory, governance and policy matters. Committees may include both Council members and non-Council member representation.
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Complaints Committee
The Complaints Committee orders hearings to determine whether a licensee has committed professional misconduct or conduct unbecoming a licensee, pursuant to section 35 of the Real Estate Services Act.
Terms of Reference
Read the Complaints Committee’s Terms of Reference to learn more about the committee’s purpose, authority, duties and responsibilities.
Committee Members
The Complaints Committee is made up of a combination of Council members and industry professionals. The individuals who sit on this committee may vary.
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Consent Order Review Committee
The Consent Order Review Committee ensures that consent orders result in fair and appropriate decisions, and either accepts, varies or rejects penalty recommendations.
Terms of Reference
Read the Consent Order Review Committee’s Terms of Reference to learn more about the committee’s purpose, authority, duties and responsibilities.
Committee Members
The Consent Order Review Committee is made up of a combination of Council members and industry professionals. The individuals who sit on this committee may vary.
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Education and Licensing Committee
The Education and Licensing Committee considers educational exemption requests, liaises with the Education Advisory Group to ensure RECBC is well-informed on educational issues, and researches and reports on issues affecting education and licensing.
Committee Members
Elain Duvall | Ex-Officio, Council Chair
Sandra Heath | Committee Chair, Council Member
Sukh Sidhu | Council Member
Ruth Hanson | Council Member
Maggie Chan | Council Member
Erin Seeley | Chief Executive Officer
Pamela Skinner | Vice President, Education and Licensing
Terms of Reference
Read the Education and Licensing Committee’s Terms of Reference to learn more about the committee’s purpose, authority, duties and responsibilities.
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Executive Committee
The Executive Committee possesses and exercises all powers of the Council when the urgency or compulsion of issues and/or circumstances make it impractical or impossible to convene a timely meeting of Council as a whole to consider important matters.
Committee Members
Elain Duvall | Ex-Officio, Council Chair
Rob Gialloreto | Committee Chair, Council Vice-Chair
Terms of Reference
Read the Executive Committee’s Terms of Reference to learn more about the committee’s purpose, authority, duties and responsibilities.
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Finance and Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee oversees the budget, financial reporting and management obligations of RECBC, identifying education and training for Council members, and providing advice to assist RECBC in meeting its fiduciary responsibilities.
Committee Members
Elain Duvall | Ex-Officio, Council Chair
Len Hrycan | Committee Chair, Council Member
Neal Nicholson | Council Member
Karen Ameyaw | Council Member
Mike Walker | Council Member
Blaire Chisholm | Council Member
Erin Seeley | Chief Executive Officer
Lisa Holst | Senior Director, Accounting and Audit
Terms of Reference
Read the Finance and Audit Committee’s Terms of Reference to learn more about the committee’s purpose, authority, duties and responsibilities.
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Governance Committee
The Governance Committee assesses the governance practices and policies of RECBC, and makes recommendations on these matters.
Committee Members
Elain Duvall | Ex-Officio, Council Chair
Rob Gialloreto | Committee Chair
Catherine Ludgate | Council Member
Yasin Amlani | Council Member
Len Hrycan | Council Member
Erin Seeley | Chief Executive Officer
David Avren | Vice President, Legal Services and Compliance
Terms of Reference
Read the Governance Committee’s Terms of Reference to learn more about the committee’s purpose, authority, duties and responsibilities.
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Policy and Legislative Consultation Committee
The Policy and Legislative Consultation Committee provides input and advice on legislative and policy matters, including proposed or potential changes to the Act, or regulations, rules or bylaws made under the Act, and related RECBC policies and procedures.
Committee Members
Elain Duvall | Ex-Officio, Council Chair, Committee Chair
Mike Walker | Council Member
Blaire Chisholm | Council Member
Karen Ameyaw | Council Member
Bruce Woolley, QC | Public Representative
David Peerless | Industry Representative
Terms of Reference
Read thePolicy and Legislative Consultation Committee’s Terms of Reference to learn more about the committee’s purpose, authority, duties and responsibilities.
Advisory Groups assist in maintaining communication and cooperation on regulatory issues between RECBC, real estate industry professionals and other stakeholder groups.
RECBC may ask an Advisory Group to explore a regulatory issue relevant to the specific industry sector and report on its findings. An advisory group may also identify and advise on issues affecting real estate consumers and/or the regulation of the industry sector. Advisory Groups include representation by one or more Council members.
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Strata Management Services Advisory Group
The purpose of the Strata Management Services Advisory Group is to support and enhance RECBC’s ability to regulate licensees and brokerages providing strata management services.
Terms of Reference
Read the Strata Management Services Advisory Group’s Terms of Reference to learn more about the group’s purpose, authority, duties and responsibilities.
Advisory Group Members
Members of the Strata Management Services Advisory Group include:
- Yasin Amlani| Council Member
- Tony Gioventu | Condominium Home Owners Association
- Sean Ingraham | Industry Representative
- Aaron Leung | Industry Representative
- Tanya Millage | Industry Representative
- Adrienne Murray| Lawyer
- Cory Pettersen | Industry Representative
- Michael Schuss | Industry Representative
- Andrew Spurling | Industry Representative
- Matthew Wallin| Industry Representative
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Trading Services Advisory Group
The purpose of the Trading Services Advisory Group is to support and enhance RECBC’s ability to regulate licensees and brokerages providing residential trading services.
Terms of Reference
Read the Trading Services Advisory Group’s Terms of Reference to learn more about the group’s purpose, authority, duties and responsibilities.
Advisory Group Members
Members of the Trading Services Advisory Group include:
- Sukh Sidhu| Council Member
- Andrew Leong | Industry Representative
- Barry Brown-John | Industry Representative
- David Peerless | Industry Representative
- Jean Whittow | Lawyer
- Sue Lynch | Industry Representative
- Suzie Doratti | Industry Representative
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Education Advisory Group
The purpose of the Education Advisory Group is to provide RECBC with access to expertise in real estate education and to stakeholder input on educational matters.
Terms of Reference
Read the Education Advisory Group’s Terms of Reference to learn more about the group’s purpose, authority, duties and responsibilities.
Advisory Group Members
Members of the Education Advisory Group include:
- Ruth Hanson| Council Member, Chair
- Brian Friedrich | Educator
- Sheila Love | Industry Representative
- Ian Thompson | Industry Representative
- Gregory Bickert | Industry Representative
- Jim McCaughan | Industry Representative
- Leslie Howatt | Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Corporation
- Silvia Hoogstins| Professional Association of Managing Agents
- Bill Phillips | BCIT Professional Real Estate Program
- David Moore | UBC Sauder School of Business, Real Estate Division
- Dave Corey | Victoria Real Estate Board
- Dennis Wilson | Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
- Richard Joy | Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
- Joanna Pedersen | British Columbia Real Estate Association
- Emily Shaw | Office of the Superintendent of Real Estate