Title
Parkland County Boards and Committees Update
Proposed Motions
1. That one member of Council be appointed as Parkland County's representative to the West Inter Lake District (WILD) Regional Water Services Commission, Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance Steering Committee and the Yellowhead Regional Library Board, as presented.
2. That one additional member of Council be appointed to the ALUS (Alternative Land Use Services) Parkland County Program Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC) and the Community Sustainability Committee, as presented.
3. That members of Council not be appointed to the following Committees, as presented.
- Acheson Business Association
- Heritage Agricultural Society Board of Directors
- Headwaters Alliance Steering Committee
- Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum Society Board of Directors
- Stony Plain Seed Cleaning Association
- Wabamun & District Museum Society
- Villeneuve Landing Network
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports
Purpose
For Council to receive and consider additional information for each board and committee where the appointment of a member of Council was deferred.
Summary
At the Organizational Meeting held October 28, 2025, Council directed administration to review specific boards and committees and bring additional informational to Council for each. Administrations review focused on the purpose, powers and responsibilities of each board and committee in Attachment #1. Council has requested this administrative evaluation to assist with determining where Council member appointments will have the most significant impact and to understand where there are processes already in place for external boards and committees to provide Council with the opportunity to be informed and participate in necessary decision-making processes.
This review will allow for a more strategic focus in areas that support Council’s strategic priori...
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