MS fraserhealth sir an. February 25, 2009 Mayor and Council ‘Township of Langley 20338 65" Avenue Langley, B.C. V2¥ 391 Re: Presentation to Mayor and Council Healthier Community Partnerships Your Worship and Council; We are respectfully requesting an opportunity to provide a presentation to Mayor and Council at the upcoming Special Council Meeting on March 9, 2009 scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. We are seeking Council's endorsement to have the Township of Langley and the City of Langley work together on an exciting new initiative entitled Healthier Community Partnerships. This initiative has the potential to exist in communities across the province enabling them to help build healthy, strong and vibrant places to live, work and play. : In order to effect the systematic changes needed to improve and sustain community health, community capacity needs to be built (resources, knowledge, skills, participation and leadership) to address the local issues and concerns, Factors determining overall ‘community health include social, economic, environmental, education and safety issues, in addition to access to appropriate health care services. In September, following a presentation by Dr. Nigel Murray, CEO of Fraser Health, the Fraser Health Municipal Government Advisory Council (comprised of 20 mayors from Hope to Burnaby) recommended the development of local Healthier Community Partnerships as a collaborative venture to improve the health, well being and quality of life of BC Citizens. The Steering Council, comprised of key stakeholders such as representatives from the business community, police, environmental, social, and economic groups would seek to understand local community issues, recognize opportunities and recommend solutions for short and long-term health outcomes. Sincerely; { \ PUR fo} Lem pa WO ~ Kathi Thompson Senior Advisor, Municipal Government & Community Relations Fraser Health Authority ‘Suite 300 ~ 10334 - 152A Street Tel (604) 587-4609 Public Affairs Surrey, B.C. Fax (604) 567-4623 VBR 78 Canada ww fraserteaith.ca