Richmond Social Development Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Work Program

#1 Act as a resource and provide advice to City Council regarding issues and opportunities related to social development. RSDAC Actions • Provide input on Council referrals through the Staff Liaison, as appropriate . • Deliver formal presentations or written submissions to Council on topics related to social development. Expected Outcome(s) • Council receives timely, relevant and community-informed advice to guide policy decisions. • Council is equipped to address emerging issues as they arise . #2 Provide input on the implementation of initiatives to advance actions in the Social Development Strategy 2025-2035. RSDAC Actions • Provide input on proposed City strategies, programs, initiatives or policies that advance social development, including those from other City departments that impact the social well-being of the community. • Compile an inventory of existing community programs and services to identify gaps and opportunities. • Participate in discussions on advancing Strategic Direction #1: Improve Access to Basic Needs, including mapping existing resources available through RSDAC members. Expected Outcome(s) • City initiatives better reflect the needs and priorities of diverse populations . #3 Identify emerging issues, trends and best practices related to social development in Richmond. RSDAC Actions • Track demographic shifts, economic pressures and public health data to identify new challenges or opportunities. • Discuss any key social issues or concerns impacting Richmond residents . • Track changes in provincial and federal policies, funding programs and sector-wide initiatives that impact Richmond . Expected Outcome(s) • The City is alerted early to emerging social issues . • Residents feel their experiences and insights are reflected in City priorities . #4 Assist in the development of metrics to support the monitoring and evaluation of the Social Development Strategy in order to measure successes and progress related to policy, initiatives, programs and services. RSDAC Actions • Collaborate with City staff and key partners to identify meaningful indicators aligned with the Strategy's goals. • Assess current data sets and reporting tools to determine what can be leveraged or improved. • Suggest metrics that reflect lived experiences, equity outcomes and community impact. • Provide feedback on draft evaluation tools before full implementation .

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