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. Members of the public are encouraged to submit an application for consideration as a volunteer on one of the various boards and committees below.
| Advisory Committee on Aging |
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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. |
| Assessment Review Boards |
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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. Board Decisions Filing a Complaint Hearing Process Meeting Portal |
| Combative Sports Commission |
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The mission of the RMWB Combative Sports Commision is to enhance the quality, safety and reputation of combative sports events. |
| Community Identification Committee |
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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. Learn more in Meeting Portal Download the CIC Name Nomination Request form |
| Communities in Bloom Committee |
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Helping hands are always appreciated! The Communities in Bloom board coordinates and assists with Communities in Bloom activities and programs. |
| Community Standards Appeal Committee |
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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. |
| Fort McMurray Airport Authority |
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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. |
| Mayor's Advisory Council on Youth (MACOY) |
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The mission of MACOY is to empower and engage youth in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo both actively and inclusively to make a significant difference in their community. The purpose of MACOY is to empower youth to become actively engaged citizens who have a voice in decisions that affect them. MACOY members are champions of the community who work to improve the quality of life of all citizens. What does MACOY offer?
MACOY ExpansionDue to the popularity of the program and to allow for even more youth to have a chance to enjoy what it has to offer, MACOY will operate with a General Assembly and Committee structure. The General Assembly will consist of past MACOY youth that will work to mentor and work alongside the committees. Five committee groups consisting of new and past MACOY youth will focus their project work on these subject areas: Arts & Culture, Engagement & Outreach, Health & Wellness, Social Equity and Urban Planning. This will allow for up to 60 youth to be a part of MACOY. |
| Public Art Committee |
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The Public Art Committee makes recommendations on the content of the Municipal Public Art Program. |
| Regional Advisory Committee on Inclusion, Diversity and Equality |
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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. |
| Regional Recreation Corporation Board |
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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. |
| Subdivision and Development Appeal Board |
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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. |
| Wood Buffalo Regional Library Board |
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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. |
| Wood Buffalo Housing and Development Corporation Board |
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| Wood Buffalo Development Advisory Committee |
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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. |
| Wood Buffalo 2022 Arctic Winter Games Host Society |
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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. |
| Wood Buffalo Downtown Revitalization Advisory Committee |
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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. |
| Wood Buffalo Waterfront Advisory Committee |
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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. |