Review of the Agricultural Land Commission - Moving forward : Moving forward : a strategic vision of the Agricultural Land Commission for future generations

Through the Agricultural Land Commission Act, the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) is entrusted to uphold the integrity of the agricultural land base and to ensure there is a legacy of farmland for future generations of British Columbians. [...] Current Position The ALC is the administrative tribunal appointed by the Government of British Columbia to preserve the limited agricultural land base in the province in order to provide food security and economic benefits to the people of BC. [...] Events around the world and concern over the source and quality of the food we eat, have focused the public’s attention on the issue of food security and the ability of the ALR to provide a safe and adequate agricultural land base to accommodate food production for domestic consumption. [...] As well, an executive committee of the provincial chair and the six regional vice-chairs will meet as required to discuss policy and administrative issues and matters of province-wide importance.” Operation of the Commission The chair, vice chairs and members are the board of directors of the ALC; The ALC may pass resolutions and bylaws it considers necessary or advisable for the management an [...] It is accountable to the government, via the chair, for achieving the legislated objects of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, for ensuring that the appropriate mechanisms and controls are in place to enable commissioners and staff to carry out their duties and for ensuring adherence to the Governance Policy.