The City of Port Coquitlam and the Council Community Connections Task Force are offering local groups and organizations the opportunity to share, present or perform at a City Council meeting. These short presentations are intended to celebrate community pride and reflect the social, cultural, active and creative diversity of Port Coquitlam.

The presentations take place during regular Council meetings, which may be broadcast on Shaw Cable 4. The meetings take place in the Council Chambers located on the third floor of City Hall. Click here to see a schedule of 2010 presentation dates.

The Council Community Connections program does not replace the current opportunity to appear as a delegation before City Council. Rather, it is intended to give members of our community a chance to celebrate and share their achievements and initiatives as part of civic life.

The program is open to all Port Coquitlam schools, youth groups and all non-profit community groups, associations or activities.

Types of Presentations
A wide variety of presentations are possible, such as:

• a dance school promoting an upcoming show
• a sports group showcasing an upcoming tournament
• a charity discussing its latest fundraiser
• a school drama class performing a skit
• a non-profit recreation program looking for participation

Eligibility Criteria
All applications are subject to availability of presentation opportunities and the following criteria:

• Applicants must be Port Coquitlam residents or represent a Port Coquitlam school, youth group, non-profit and/or recognized community group, association or activity.
• Presentations must be feasible given the space and technical limitations of the Council Chambers. Smaller presentation groups without significant technical support needs will be easier to accommodate.
• Presentations must not be for the purposes of professional or pecuniary benefit
• must meet broadcast requirements for appropriate content (i.e. suitable for a daytime television audience).
• Presentations must be less than five minutes in length.

Application Process

• Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and submit an application form. Click here to download the program application form and brochure.
• Applications must include any support materials requested by the task force.
• Applications must be received no later than 30 days before the desired presentation date.
• Applications will be reviewed by members of the Council Community Connections Task Force. Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified of the decision.

About the Council Community Connections Task Force
The Council Community Connections program is the first initiative of the Council Community Connections Task Force, established in December 2008 to identify and coordinate opportunities for Port Coquitlam citizens and groups to connect with City Council and the community at large.

The task force is co-chaired by two members of the community and includes three people appointed by the Mayor and a City staff resource person.

Click here to view the task force’s terms of reference.

Contact
Council Community Connections Task Force
Tel 604.927.5410
Fax 604.927.5331
Email communityconnections@portcoquitlam.ca

Location and Mailing Address
Port Coquitlam City Hall
2580 Shaughnessy Street
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8