Title
Approval of Sturgeon Watershed Alliance Terms of References
Proposed Motions:
a) That Council approve the Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance Steering Committee Terms of Reference as presented.
b) That Council approve the Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Terms of Reference as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports both motions as proposed.
Purpose
Administration is requesting that Council approve the Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance Steering Committee Terms of Reference, and the Technical Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.
Summary
On February 11, 2014, Council confirmed Parkland County's participation on the Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance (formerly Sturgeon River Watershed Partnership). At this meeting, Council also appointed Councillor Jensen as the elected representative for the Watershed Alliance, and Councillor Kobasiuk elected representative (alternate). The original Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Watershed Partnership was also circulated to Council at this time.
Elected Alliance representatives from participating municipalities met to discuss the Committee's draft Terms of Reference on March 27, 2014. At this meeting, elected representatives directed that the original Terms of Reference be split into two (2) separate Terms of Reference:
The Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance Steering Committee Terms of Reference (Attachment 1) outlines the roles of elected representatives on the Watershed Alliance. The Steering Committee consists of elected representatives who "oversee" all work of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
The Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Terms of Reference (Attachment 2) outlines the roles of the municipal administrative staff from participating municipalities on the Watershed Alliance. The TAC is responsible to provide technical advice to the Steering Committee, and for the completion of Sturgeon River Wa...
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