Boards and Committees

Want to help shape your community, network and gain valuable experience? Apply to join a Council-appointed board or committee by Oct. 27! Click the "Access Portal" button, then "Vacancies" to learn more and to apply for current opportunities. Read the step-by-step guide to make applying even easier.

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Boards and Committees Portal

Explore all the boards and committees that help to advise and inform Mayor and Councillors on matters that impact the public, giving residents access and input with decision makers in government. Additionally, discover all the vacancies available for these roles through the portal.

Access Portal & Apply

Useful Links

Please use the Request to Speak form to register at a Committee Meeting.
Submit written comments

Forms and Resources

Want to apply to serve on a board or committee? Read the guide to using the Boards and Committees Portal.
Read the Frequently Asked Questions for applying to serve on a Municipal board or committee.
See the sector definitions for each board and committee vacancy.
Submit a name recommendation form to the Community Identification Committee

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I apply?

Apply online at the Boards and Committees Portal on this webpage.

If you have any questions about the application process, please review the “How to apply for a Board or Committee position” guide.

You can also contact Pulse at rmwb.ca/pulse or by calling 780-743-7000 or 1-800-973-9663.

Who can apply?

Residents 18+ years of age from across the region are welcome to apply. However, many boards and committees require specific skills to complement the capabilities of the current membership.

Before applying, review the name of the vacant position and use your best judgement to decide if you fit the skills and capabilities of that vacancy. For more information read the sector definitions document.

How are members selected?

Applications are reviewed by Council once the application deadline passes. Council looks to match individuals who have the skills, knowledge and expertise with the appropriate board or committee. In addition, they look for applicants that can fill the missing components within the existing membership.

What are the benefits of joining a board or committee?

Members will work with other like-minded community leaders to advise Council and Administration on important projects and initiatives. You'll have opportunities to grow your network and professional skills, while gaining valuabale experience helping shape projects in your community.

Are positions open to all residents in the region?

Positions are open to both urban and rural residents. Travel assistance is available for members who are required to travel to Fort McMurray from outlying communities.

What is the length of board and committee appointments?

Term lengths and the number of consecutive terms a member may serve depend on the committee or board guidelines as outlined in the guiding bylaw or other legislation. Term lengths and limits are outlined on each board or committee section through the Boards and Committees Portal.

When applying for a board or committee, term start and end dates will be listed as part of the vacancy information.
If you are appointed for a position, you can ask for more information about your term eligibility.

When do new members start?

When applying for a board or committee, term start and end dates will be listed as part of the vacancy information.

Appointments following Fall Recruitment typically come into effect on January 1 of each year. However, meeting dates will depend on each board or committee. If you are appointed, you will be contacted with specific details for orientation and meeting dates and frequency.

Mid-term appointments may start at any time throughout the year depending on the needs of the board or committee, when the vacancy becomes available, and when Council formally makes an appointment.

What are some examples of work that boards and committees support and influence?

Committees have supported activities such as the regional Street Banners and Public Art Bench programs, Snow Angels, and the Communities in Bloom symposium. The progression and completion of kiyām Community Park was also an outcome of the work by the Wood Buffalo Downtown Revitalization Advisory Committee.

The Community Identification Committee made recommendations for the Jeremy Snook Memorial Park in Wood Buffalo, and the Lauren Stemmann Children's Park adjacent to École Dickinsfield and Sister Mary Phillips school.

Still have questions?

For other questions, please contact Pulse at 780-743-7000, 1-800-973-9663, or online at rmwb.ca/pulse.