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Kevin Alexander Murdoch (Board Chair)

Kevin Murdoch has been Chair of the Oak Bay Police Board since 2018 when he was elected as Mayor of Oak Bay. He previously served on the Oak Bay Council since 2011.  Mayor Murdoch is self-employed in Consulting Services – IT Security / Networking, and the Owner / Manager of Fairway Vision Incorporated. Previously, he was a Line of Business Manager – Networks, Security, and IP Communication for Compugen.  Active in his community, Mr. Murdoch is currently Board Chair for the Greater Victoria Labour Relations Association and Alternate Director / Director for the Capital Regional District.  Previously he served as Board Chair for the Greater Victoria Public Library.

Heather Cochran

Heather Cochran is currently a lawyer with the British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General. Prior to joining the Attorney General, she worked with the Office of the Ombudsperson, practiced at a leading Vancouver litigation firm, and clerked at the Supreme Court of Canada. Heather has served on the Oak Bay Heritage Commission and is a director of the Community Association of Oak Bay. She holds a BA (Political Science) from the University of Victoria and a JD from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. Heather has served on the Oak Bay Police Board since 2022.

 

Christine Hall

Dr. Christine Hall is the Deputy Registrar of Quality Assurance and Accreditation, for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. She recently retired from clinical medicine after 23 years as an Emergency Medicine physician and more than 10 years in health care administration at Island Health. She also has an MSc in Clinical Epidemiology with a specific research interest in police use of force as well as Hyperactive Delirium with Severe Agitation. She is honored to serve on the Oak Bay Police Board – to actively contribute to the health and safety of communities and those who serve them.

 

Lawrence Lewis

Lawrence Lewis is a member of the We Wai Kai Nation (Cape Mudge) and presently resides in Victoria with his wife of 23 years and 2 children – both adopted from China (Kate and Alex). Lawrence currently leads the largest First Nation FinTech, Elections and Digital Services company in Canada. One Feather is leading technology development intended to redefine the modern Indigenous experience through innovation and technology. Lawrence has served on the Oak Bay Police Board since 2022.

 

Robert Plecas
20 years as a senior BC public servant and Deputy Minister serving 6 Premiers in 10 Cabinet Portfolios. Leaving for the private sector his company provided consulting services to major companies, including the softwood lumber negotiations between Canada and the USA. He mediated large litigious development projects between First Nations and industry and worked with small business organizations on government created problems. Bob returned to government twice; to establish the Children’s Ministry, and to head an inquiry into best practices. He has been a regular political pundit on radio, television and in print media and has taught at the University of Victoria.
Robert Richards
Robert Richards is currently the A/ Senior Director of Corporate Finance at British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) in Victoria. He holds a CPA, CA, CIA, FSA, and CAIA fundamentals. Robert has held a variety of board, and executive roles include serving as the CFO of a BC municipality in the Kootenays, Head of Internal Audit at a prominent Canadian real estate firm, and Manager of Advisory Services at KPMG. He has been invited to participate in global industry panels as a subject matter expert in fee reporting and systems implementation. Robert was appointed to the Oak Bay Police Board in 2024.

Ian Robertson
Ian Robertson retired as CEO of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) in March 2023. Ian was CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) and has held various senior management roles with Rocky Mountaineer. He also served as an elected Park Commissioner in the City of Vancouver and was appointed Chair of the Vancouver Park Board in 2006 serving a one-year term as Chair.  Ian’s community work includes participating as a member of Our Place’s Advisory Cabinet and a Board member of the Greater Victoria Police Foundation. Ian served as Chair of Oak Bay’s Parks, Recreation and Culture committee in 2023/2024 prior to being appointed to the Oak Bay Police Board in 2024.

Mandate/Terms of Reference

Pursuant to the British Columbia Police Act, the Police Board is mandated to provide civilian oversight to the Police Department.  The Board develops the annual budget, appoints the Chief Constable and is responsible for the establishment of standards, guidelines and policies for the administration of the Department.  The Board also deals with public complaints and internal labour relations issues.

Public appointments to the Board are limited to a maximum term of 6 years, and appointees require a balance of financial, labour relations, legal and general management expertise, along with well-developed analytical skills and judgment.

 

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