Boards & Committees
Council creates Boards and Committees to provide recommendations to Council, as well as to invite feedback and input from residents on various topics. The list below explains the responsibilities of each committee and how many members of the public are involved with each of them.
If you have any further questions about boards or committees please call: (403) 207-7050.
Audit Committee
2 – 4 Public Members
The Audit Committee serves to oversee the work of Council’s appointed Auditor to ensure that obligations under the Municipal Government Act are completed and facilitated by the City. The Committee provides advice to Council and the City of Chestermere in fulfilling its financial oversight responsibilities.
Chestermere Economic Development Advisory Committee
5 – 7 Public members
The Chestermere Economic Development Advisory Committee’s purpose is to provide Council and the City of Chestermere Administration with advice and recommendations on matters relating to attraction, development, and retention of all businesses within Chestermere.
Chestermere Library Board
8 Public Members
The Chestermere Library Board’s purpose is to oversee the management of the Chestermere Public Library.
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
6 Public Members
In accordance with the Municipal Government Act, the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board’s responsibility is to hear appeals from municipal subdivision and development authorities and to make decision on land use within the City. In order to participate in this committee, members are required to participate in training. Costs associated with the training will be covered by the City.
Protective Services Communications
8 Public Members
The Police Communications Committee is established for the purpose of providing a casual forum to receive input from the community and share information with respect to communicating items of public safety objectives and priorities.
Family & Community Support Services Advisory Committee
6 Public Members
The Family & Community Support Services Advisory Committee will act in an advisory capacity to Council and Administration regarding matters pertaining to social wellness and enhancing, strengthening, and stabilizing family and community life in Chestermere. Social wellness refers to issues regarding diversity, inclusion, accessibility, mental and physical health support and services, housing, employment, culture and more.
Parks & Recreation Committee
6 Public Members
The Parks and Recreation Committee will act in an advisory capacity to Council and Administration regarding matters pertaining to community parks, recreational facilities (both indoor and outdoor), Lake Chestermere, and general recreation.
Partnerships & Community Committee's:
Members of Council also sit on the following Boards & Committees:
- Calgary Airport Community Consultative Committee
- Calgary Intermunicipal Committee
- Calgary Metropolitan Region Board
- Chestermere Chamber of Commerce
- Chestermere Emergency Management Agency and Committee
- Utilities Co. Board
- Inter-City Forum on Social Policy
- Rocky View Intermunicipal Committee