Members needed for new Vehicle for Hire Committee

 Apply online until August 15

(Fort McMurray, AB – July 25, 2022) –Members are needed for a new committee that will provide advice and help guide the future of the Vehicle for Hire Industry in Wood Buffalo.

The Municipality is seeking nine voting members for the committee, including:

• driver and brokerage representatives (representing different sectors of the vehicle for hire industry)
• an airport or tourism representative
• a law enforcement representative,
• three public-at-large representatives representing the urban and rural communities

The new committee will also have two non-voting members—a Council member and the Chief Administrative Officer (or designate).

Part of the committee’s mandate will be to bring forward concerns and ideas to make improvements for passengers, drivers and businesses. The committee will also review the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw and continue to assess if it meets the needs of the industry and community.

Other committee opportunities available

Community members are also being sought for positions on the Advisory Committee on Aging, Combative Sports Commission and Wood Buffalo Housing and Development Corporation.

The deadline to apply is Aug. 15

To learn more about these opportunities and apply online, visit rmwb.ca/boards. Completed applications need to be submitted by 12 noon on Monday, August 15, 2022.

For additional information or questions, please contact Pulse at 780-743-7000 or rmwb.ca/pulse