Boards & Committees
Share your experience and perspective by volunteering on a City board or committee. It’s a meaningful way to get involved and make a difference in your community.
Council has established committees of Council to review matters within their mandate and provide advice and recommendations. Their work helps ensure Council’s decisions are informed by a range of perspectives.
Questions?
Get in touch with Legislative Services to learn more about serving on a board or committee.
Board & Committee Application
Learn more about current boards & committees
Assessment Review Board
Assessment Review Board (ARB)
Do you like to hear all sides of an issue, analyze information, and understand procedural processes? Are you someone who is passionate about a fair and equitable process? Then being a member of the ARB may be a good fit! As a member of the board, your role is to attend hearings, receive evidence and arguments from the affected parties, assess the evidence and come to a fair and reasoned decision regarding an appeal from property owners, against the assessment of their property.
About the Board
The Assessment Review Board is an impartial tribunal, made up of 2-4 residents, that hears formal complaints from property owners, against their assessments. This process allows property owners to have a voice regarding concerns about their annual assessment. Board members are required to take provincial training to give them a good understanding of the applicable legislation and how to apply it.
In addition to the legislation, board members must be free from bias or conflict of interest.
Term: minimum 1 year, with possibility of up to 3 years.
Meetings: held on a “as needed” basis usually in late summer into the winter months. Daytime availability is preferred.
Chestermere Library Board
Chestermere Public Library Board
Are you an advocate for exemplary library services? Help the library remain a vibrant, relevant and healthy organization in our community, with services and activities that benefit our residents. By becoming a board member, your role will involve setting policy that addresses our community’s needs, supporting the development of appropriate services and activities, developing long and short-term plans, promoting the library in the community, fundraising and establishing the budget.
About the Board
The Chestermere Public Library Board is an autonomous legal entity governed by the Alberta Libraries Act, which speaks and has authority for the library. Board members exercise governance in a variety of areas: policy, finance, advocacy and strategic direction.
The 10-member board consists of 8 citizens from Chestermere, and 2 members of Chestermere Council.
Term: minimum 1 year, with possibility of up to 2 years
Meetings: 9 board meetings a year (no meetings in the summer) held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:00 pm.
Grant Adjudication Committee
Grant Adjudication Committee (GAC)
Become part of a group who builds awareness for and oversees grants in Chestermere, then distributes those funds to local non-profits who present ideas for programs that will make an impact in Chestermere. As a member of this committee, you’ll be part of the team who helps fund those ideas, so they can become a reality.
About the Committee
As a committee member, Your primary role is to evaluate and allocates grant funding to eligible entities. Recommendations for funding allocations align with program guidelines, Council priorities and reflect the best interests of the community.
The 11-member committee consists of 9 citizens from Chestermere, and 2 members of Chestermere Council.
Term: minimum 1 year, with possibility of up to 3 years
Meetings: typically every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Lake and Watershed Advisory Committee
Lake and Watershed Advisory Committee (LAWAC)
Become part of a group that supports the long-term sustainability, health, and responsible use of Chestermere Lake and its watershed. As a member of this committee, you’ll help provide guidance on lake sustainability, recreational lake use management initiatives, public education on aquatic invasive species, lake quality information, watershed viability, and the implementation and follow-up activities of watershed and lake bylaws, policies, and procedures.
About the Committee
As a committee member, your primary role is to provide input, share local knowledge, and support initiatives that promote the sustainability of Chestermere Lake and the surrounding watershed. Members help monitor information related to lake quality and watershed viability, support public awareness efforts, and provide recommendations that reflect responsible stewardship and the best interests of the community.
The 12-member committee consists of 10 citizens from Chestermere, and 2 members of Chestermere Council.
Term: minimum 1 year, with possibility of up to 3 years
Meetings: typically every 3rd Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
Police Communications Committee
Police Communications Committee (PCC)
Are you passionate about community safety and effective policing? The Police Communications Committee is an excellent opportunity to contribute to public safety, support positive community-police relationships, and help guide local policing priorities. As a member of the committee your ideas, perspectives, and lived experiences can help shape a safer, stronger community for everyone.
About the Committee
The Police Committee Committee is responsible for overseeing the administration of the municipal police service agreement, representing the interests and concerns to the officer in charge to local RCMP leadership, and collaborating with the detachment to plan annual priorities and strategies for municipal policing and community safety and regularly reporting on the implementation of programs and services that support police priorities.
In addition to the legislation, committee members must submit an enhanced security check to the City once appointed.
The 9-member committee consists of 7 citizens from Chestermere, and 2 members of Chestermere Council.
Term: minimum 2 year, with possibility of up to 3 years.
Meetings: typically every 3rd Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m.
Seniors Advisory Committee
Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC)
Become part of a committee that helps shape how the City of Chestermere supports residents as they age and continue to call Chestermere home. The City is seeking community members to serve on the Seniors Advisory Committee and provide advice and recommendations to Council on services, supports, and infrastructure that help residents remain connected, supported, and engaged in the community.
Residents with an interest in aging in place, community wellness, accessibility, affordable housing, health supports, or improving quality of life for Chestermere residents are encouraged to apply.
About the Committee
The Seniors Advisory Committee will place an emphasis on older adults, while recognizing that its work may benefit residents beyond that scope. Committee members will collaborate, research, and develop recommended strategies for Council in areas such as affordable housing, physical and mental health supports, community services, and infrastructure improvements.
The 12-member committee consists of 10 citizens from Chestermere, and 2 members of Chestermere Council.
Term: minimum 1 year, with possibility of up to 3 years.
Meetings: typically every 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m.
Recreation Committee
Recreation Committee
Become part of a committee that helps shape how the City of Chestermere delivers structured and unstructured recreation in Chestermere. As a member of this committee, you’ll help provide guidance on the delivery of City recreation services in Chestermere by supporting the planning and development of new and/or improved recreation facilities and strengthen partnerships at the sub-regional level to coordinate and improve recreation services delivered at the Chestermere Regional Recreation Center (CRRC).
About the Committee
The Recreation committee is responsible for providing recommendations to Chestermere Council on various recreation issues, including repair, maintenance, of new and/or improved recreation facilities; and providing an avenue for community sport/recreation groups and citizens to discuss and put forward their ideas and concerns with respect to recreation services/programs and facilities.
The 11-member committee consists of 8 citizens from Chestermere, and 3 members of Chestermere Council.
Term: minimum 1 year, with possibility of up to 3 years.
Meetings: typically every 1st Monday of the month at 5:00 p.m.
Chestermere Economic Development Advisory Committee
Chestermere Economic Development Advisory Committee (CEDAC)
Become part of a committee that helps shape the business district and future economy in the City of Chestermere. The Economic Development Committee exists to support the development of current local businesses and their interface with the City of Chestermere, improve aging business districts, and bring new businesses to Chestermere.
About the Committee
The Chestermere Economic Development Advisory Committee will provide advice and recommendations to Chestermere Council on matters relating to the attraction, development, and retention of all business sectors within the City of Chestermere. Members will act as a champion for the City of Chestermere as a attractive environment for existing and prospective business.
The 12-member committee consists of 10 citizens from Chestermere, and 2 members of Chestermere Council.
Term: minimum 1 year, with possibility of up to 3 years.
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB)
Sit on a board of your peers to listen to appeals regarding subdivision and development decisions, where you will hear fact-based evidence and apply legal rules to make decisions.
This is well-suited to those with a planning or development background; but anyone is welcome to apply as provincial training is provided for all members.
About the Board
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) is an independent tribunal of 6 residents who hear appeals regarding decisions related to certain land use and development application decisions. The Board’s decision is founded on fact-based evidence, applying legal rules as per legislation and planning documents such as the Municipal Development Plan and the Land Use Bylaw.
The board is independent from the City and is comprised of 6 provincially trained citizens from Chestermere. Once appointed, board members must complete training approved by the Minister before they can hear an appeal. Approved refresher training is required every three years.
Term: minimum 1 year, with possibility of up to 3 years
Hearings: typically held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Subject to a valid appeal.
Not for Profit Committee
Not for Profit Committee (NFP)
Is your organization looking to better enhance its operations in Chestermere? Then being a member of the NFP may be a good fit! As a member of the committee, your organization will support the community by optimizing how local organizations operate and collaborate, leading to more effective service delivery, better resource allocation, and the development of programs that address community needs more efficiently.
About the Committee
The Not for Profit Committee primary role is to assess the needs and challenges faced by non-profit organizations in Chestermere and to provide recommendations to the City Council for supporting and enhancing the non-profit sector. As a member of this committee, you’ll help assess the needs, challenges, and build capacity within Chestermere’s not for profit sector.
This committee consists of not for profit organizations from Chestermere, and 2 members of Chestermere Council.
Meetings: typically every 1st Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m.
Chestermere Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee
Chestermere Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (CMHAC)
Are you passionate about preserving and sharing Chestermere history? Then being a member of the CMHAC may be a good fit! As a member of the committee, you’ll help advise Council on matters related to the heritage significance of building structures, items, or landscape features, and proposed commemorative names located within the City of Chestermere.
About the Committee
The Chestermere Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee identifies opportunities and makes recommendations to Council for initiatives that recognize, promote, and preserve sites, areas of interest, and Chestermere history and heritage within the bounds of Chestermere.
The 7-member committee consists of 5 citizens from Chestermere, and 2 members of Chestermere Council.
Meetings: typically every 3rd Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
Partnerships & Community Committee's:
Members of Council also sit on the following Boards & Committees:
- Alberta Mid-sized Cities Mayor’s Caucus
- Calgary Intermunicipal Development Committee
- Chestermere Chamber of Commerce
- Community Futures Wild Rose Board
- Inter-City Forum on Social Policy Committee
- Marigold Library Systems Board
- Rocky View Intermunicipal Development Committee
- Wheatland Regional Emergency Management Advisory Committee