About Council Meetings
This page was last reviewed on February 13, 2026.
The powers, duties and functions of a municipality are to be exercised and performed by its elected council, which is a municipality’s governing body. Find out more about Cumberland Council.
View the Council Procedure Bylaw.
Regular Council Meetings
Regular meetings are usually held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 2675 Dunsmuir Avenue. When a holiday falls on a Monday, the regular meeting takes place on the Tuesday or on another Monday. Council sets its regular meeting schedule each fall for the following year.
Watching a Meeting Live Stream Video
Council meetings are live streamed and recorded for public access and convenience on the Village’s Youtube channel. Meetings are not cancelled, postponed, or delayed if there are technical issues with the livestream.
2026 Council Meeting Schedule
View the 2026 Council meeting calendar.
January 12
January 26
February 9
February 23
March 9
March 23
April 13
April 27
May 11
May 25
June 8
June 22
July 13
July 27
September 8
September 28
October 13
October 26
November 9
November 23
December 14
Special Council Meetings
Special meetings are meetings scheduled outside of the regular meeting schedule. Notice of a special council meeting must be given to the public and all members of council at least 24 hours before the time of the meeting by posting the notice on the meeting agendas and minutes page and at the Village Office.
Committee of the Whole Meetings
The Committee of the Whole (COTW) is a committee of all members of council. COTW meetings are more informal than Council meetings and allow for more discussion on matters on the agenda. The Committee of the Whole may give direction to staff or make recommendations to Council. Committee of the Whole scheduled meetings often start at 3:00 p.m. but can take place at other times. Open meeting agendas will be published on the meeting agendas and minutes page.
Notice of Committee of the Whole meetings must be given at least 24 hours before the meeting, but usually the meeting is publicized well in advance of the meeting.
January 26
February 23
March 23
April 27
May 25
June 22
July 27
September 28
October 26
November 23
**Financial Plan Committee of the Whole Meetings – 2026 meeting dates will be posted at a later date
Village Hall Meetings
Council holds Village Hall meetings three or four times a year. Village Hall meetings are informal and residents have the opportunity to bring forward matters for discussion with council members.
February 2 at 7 p.m.
June 1 at 7 p.m.*
*This meeting will be held outdoors weather permitting, or in the Council Chamber is weather is inclement.
Village Roundtable Meetings
The purpose of Roundtable meetings is to provide an informal forum for community members and Council members to discuss topics related to the wellbeing, quality of life and economic health of the community. Discussions will not result in any recommendations to Council nor be presented to Council or staff for action. View the Roundtable terms of reference.
Closed Portion of a Meeting
Under section 90 of the BC Community Charter, municipal councils may meet in closed meeting to discuss certain subject matters, such as personal information, labour relations, law enforcement, land acquisition, and legal advice. These closed meetings are sometimes called In Camera meetings. Council must close a meeting by resolution giving the basis which the meeting or part is to be closed.
Delegations to Council
An individual, organization or group may request to appear as a delegation before Council at a Council meeting or Committee of the Whole meeting on a matter that falls within the jurisdiction of Council. Where the Village has an application or other process in place, such as land use application or grant application process, delegation requests will be referred to that process. As an alternative to a delegation, requests of Council and information can always be provided to Council in writing by email to info@cumberland.ca.
A delegation request must specify
- the names of the proposed speakers and their position within an organization, if applicable,
- the topic of discussion,
- any action or resolution specifically requested of the Council, and
- the date of the preferred meeting.
Requests may be submitted by email to info@cumberland.ca or delivered to the Village office. The Corporate Officer will review your request, determine if there are other avenues to address a request or to provide information to Council, and will contact you if a delegation will be scheduled.
Delegations are limited to 15 minutes, unless a longer period is agreed to by resolution of Council. At the meeting, Council will receive the information and requests. Any Council action, resolution, or decisions will be considered by the Council at a later meeting.
Advisory Committees of Council
Accessibility and Inclusion Committee
Advisory Planning Commission
Heritage Committee
Homelessness and Affordable Housing Committee