Title
Public Committee Member Appointment
Proposed Motion
That Council appoint the following public member to the Environmental Advisory Committee, effective March 12, 2013:
Environmental Advisory Committee
Jessica Karpo - Youth Member Two-Year Term (ending December 31, 2014)
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the request to appoint Jessica Karpo as a Youth Member on the Environmental Advisory Committee for the term of March 12, 2013 - December 31, 2014.
Purpose
In December 2012, the previously-appointed Environmental Advisory Committee Youth Member resigned from her appointment due to scheduling conflict with her educational studies. The member's appointment was scheduled to end December 31, 2013. As a result, it was necessary to recruit a new Youth Member.
Summary
In December 2012, Parkland County received notice from the appointed Environmental Advisory Committee Youth Member that she was unable to complete her term and resigned from her position. Advertising in the local newspapers, the Parkland County website, and on Facebook commenced in December 2012. Applications were received until February 4, 2013. Interviews were conducted on February 25, 2013, at which time a recommendation by the interview panel was made, as presented.
Policy and/or Legislative Implications:
The Selection Committee was determined as per Council Policy C-AD 26.
Financial Impact:
As per Public Committee Members Policy C-AD26 and Council Expenses Policy C-AD24.
Other:
Selection Committee Members:
Rod Shaigec, Mayor
Dianne Allen, Councillor, Division 2