Help guide local policing priorities by joining the Municipal Policing Advisory Committee

Interested in helping your community represent local policing priorities and concerns to local RCMP leadership? 

Applications are needed to fill seven voting positions on the newly created Municipal Policing Advisory Committee.

Establishing this 11-member committee has been mandated by the Government of Alberta for all communities policed by the RCMP, as part of changes made last year to the Police Governance Regulation. At Tuesday’s Council meeting, Council approved an amendment to Committees Bylaw No. 17/024 to add a Municipal Policing Advisory Committee. 

The Municipal Policing Committee will have the authority to: 

• Oversee the administration of the municipality’s police service agreements.
• Represent public interests and concerns to local RCMP leadership.
• Collaborate with local detachments to plan yearly priorities and strategies for municipal policing.
• Develop community safety plans.
• Ensure service delivery reflects and addresses local needs.
• Regularly report on the implementation of programs and services that support police service priorities.

The RMWB is looking for qualified candidates for seven voting positions: five ward representatives and two public-at-large members.

Representation is needed from communities in each ward in the region, including First Nations within the Wood Buffalo or Fort Chipewyan RCMP detachment boundaries.

The RMWB is also recruiting for two public-at-large positions, seeking applications from the following groups: Black, Indigenous and persons of colour (BIPOC), immigrants, LGBTQ2S+, persons with disabilities, religious minorities, seniors, women, and youth.

Rural and Indigenous residents strongly encouraged to apply

Many committee meetings can be attended remotely by video call, making it easier for rural residents to participate. Rural committee members will be reimbursed mileage expenses for driving to attend meetings in person.

Access the Boards and Committees portal and submit your application by April 21 at rmwb.ca/boards.

For questions or to get help applying for a vacancy, contact Pulse at 780-743-7000 or toll-free at 1-800-973-9663.

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