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Council has established a number of boards and committees that serve the Wood Buffalo community in a volunteer capacity. These boards help to advise and inform Mayor and Councillors on matters that impact the public, giving residents access and input with decision makers in government.

The Municipality's Legislative Services department carries out an annual recruitment drive for volunteers to serve on Council-appointed Boards and Committees.

 

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Written submissions must be in reference to a specific item on a Committee Meeting Agenda. Agendas for Committee meetings are published on the Friday of the week before the meeting. To submit written comments as a delegate to an item on a Committee Meeting Agenda, please submit a Written Submission Delegate Form. Your written comments will be included in the Committee Meeting Agenda Package and will form part of the public record for the Committee Meeting

Council Appointed Committees and Boards

Advisory Committee on Aging

The Advisory Committee on Aging's mandate is to gather public input and make strategic recommendations to Council regarding service delivery for seniors. In late 2015, the ACOA and its partner agencies hosted a series of engagements to capture public input towards the Committee's vision of Aging with Dignity in Wood Buffalo.

In addition to public engagement, the ACOA has, with Council approval, applied to the World Health Organization and began working toward the requirements for designation as an Age-friendly Community.

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Assessment Review Boards

The Assessment Review Boards are quasi-judicial boards that are established to hear appeals regarding assessment notices and tax notices (other than property tax) and make decisions on these appeals in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Government Act.

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Combative Sports Commission

The mission of the RMWB Combative Sports Commision is to enhance the quality, safety and reputation of combative sports events.

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Community Identification Committee

The community identification committee makes recommendations to Council with respect to the naming of communities, subdivisions, public facilities, streets and multi-family projects within the region.

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Communities in Bloom Committee

Helping hands are always appreciated! The Communities in Bloom board coordinates and assists with Communities in Bloom activities and programs.

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Community Standards Appeal Committee

The Community Standards Appeal Committee hears and adjudicates appeals by any person who has received an order under the Municipal Government Act or the Animal Control Bylaw.

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Fort McMurray Airport Authority

The Fort McMurray Airport Authority is responsible to manage and operate the Fort McMurray Airport. As an authority under the Airport Authorities Act, it will operate at arms' length from the Municipality; however, the Municipality, as an appointer, has the responsibility to appoint three members to the Authority.

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Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee makes recommendations on the content of the Municipal Public Art Program.

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Regional Advisory Committee on Inclusion, Diversity and Equality

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality. As part of its mission, the Municipality aims to create a welcoming community, serving the needs of an increasingly diverse population.

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Regional Recreation Corporation Board

The Regional Recreation Corporation Board provides governance and oversight to the corporation as it develops and delivers comprehensive recreation and sport initiatives throughout the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

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Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is a quasi-judicial board, meaning its meetings are conducted in a court-like manner. Board members hear subdivision and development appeals and make decisions on these appeals in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, statutory plans (Municipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plans and Land Use Bylaw), and Provincial and Council policies.

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Wood Buffalo Regional Library Board

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Library Board is the legal entity that manages and controls the Wood Buffalo Regional Library. The Library Board operates within the legal framework set out the by the Alberta Government under the authority of the Libraries Act.

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Wood Buffalo Housing and Development Corporation Board

Responsibilities:

  • Commit to the work of the Wood Buffalo Housing and Development Corporation and support board-related initiatives.
  • Develop governance functions that facilitate outcomes geared towards guiding an organized, effective and cohesive board as it moves forward.
  • Develop, approve (where appropriate) and monitor all Board policies.

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Wood Buffalo Development Advisory Committee

This committee advises municipal administration and Council on local development initiatives, including development and construction issues, community-based issues, public engagement activities and region-wide economic priorities.

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Wood Buffalo 2022 Arctic Winter Games Host Society

When a municipality is awarded the right to host an Arctic Winter Games (AWG), it forms a Host Society to manage the event based on the terms of the hosting contract and the AWG Staging Manual.

The Host Society will plan, develop and carry out all aspects of the 2022 Wood Buffalo Arctic Winter Games.

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Wood Buffalo Downtown Revitalization Advisory Committee

The mandate of the Wood Buffalo Downtown Revitalization Advisory Committee is to make recommendations to Council on matters pertaining to downtown revitalization and provide a timely and considered response to Council to all downtown revitalization matters referred to the board by Council.

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Wood Buffalo Waterfront Advisory Committee

The mandate of the Wood Buffalo Waterfront Advisory Committee is to make recommendations to Council on matters pertaining to waterfront revitalization and provide a timely and considered response to Council to all waterfront revitalization matters referred to the board by Council.

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