Community Services Board
The Board is a collaborative think-tank comprised of Community Members, Administration, and Council Members that discuss community events, programs, and volunteer opportunities to enhance residents' quality of life in our community.
Council Appointments: two (2) Council Members appointed at the Organizational Meeting
Members at Large: Up to 8 Members at Large (including local, rural, adult, youth and senior members)
Appointments:
Council: Councillor Joanne Williams, Councillor Connie Butcher
Members at Large: Liz Chernoff, Penny Joseph, Samantha Dobler, Doris Pearson, Abby Gray-Zahacey
Vacancies: two (2) Members at Large (details on applying below).
Municipal Planning Commission
The purpose of the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) is to assist the Council with orderly planning and development within the confines of the Town’s Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw. This includes reviewing Application for Development which are discretionary to the requirements of the Land Use Bylaw and for permitted uses where a relaxation or a variance of a regulation is required. Their role also includes reviewing various subdivision applications to make recommendations to the Subdivision Authority.
The Municipal Planning Commission is made up of two council representatives and three members-at-large. The MPC carries on the duties of the Development Authority which is required through legislation.
The number of times this committee meets will generally be once per month; however, it is dependent upon the number of applications received which require their review.
Appointments:
Council: Councillor Tina Cosby, Councillor Rob Olsen
Members at Large: Brook Warford, Tyson Senych
Vacancies: one (1) Member at Large (details on applying below)
Council Remuneration Review Committee (Ad Hoc)
The Council Remuneration Review Committee is an all public member advisory body tasked with reviewing the Town of Redwater’s current council remuneration structure and making recommendations to ensure fairness, equity and sustainability for the 2025-2029 Council term’s remuneration structure.
Appointments:
Vacancies: five (5) Members at Large (details on applying below)
Council Policy Committees
Our town has three dedicated Policy Committees: Community Services, Corporate Services and Infrastructure. These committees work to review and provide recommendations on various policies before they are presented to the council for approval. These committees ensure policies align with community needs and priorities, fostering efficient and informed decision-making. Each Committee has 3 members of Council with the Mayor sitting ex officio without voting rights unless it’s to meet quorum.
Appointments:
Infrastructure Committee: Councillor Cosby, Councillor Olsen, Councillor Williams
Community Services: Councillor Butcher, Councillor Melnick, Councillor Williams
Corporate Services: Councillor Cosby, Councillor Melnick, Councillor Williams
Community Services Board - Application and Vacancies
Vacancies:
One (1) Youth Member (1 year term)
Two (2) Adult or Senior Members (maximum 3 year term)
Honorarium:
Board members receive an honorarium of $50 per meeting up to 12 meetings a year.
Commitment:
Meetings are held monthly with a break during July and August (10 per year minimum). The meeting is set annually each year although special meetings may be called if required.
Eligibility:
- All Members – reside in the Town of Redwater or Sturgeon County and cannot be permanent employees with the Town.
- Youth Members – 14 – 18 years of age and attending Junior or Senior High School
- Adult – 18 – 59 years of age
- Senior – 60 years of age or older.
Applying:
Submit a Board Member Application to cmelnick@redwater.ca or the Community Services Office
For inquiries please contact the community services office 780.942.4101
Deadline for applications: Open until a suitable candidate is found.
Municipal Planning Committee - Application and Vacancies
Vacancies:
One (1) Member at Large
Eligibility:
- Must have an interest in the Town of Redwater (e.g. resident or business owner)
Honorarium:
- Board members receive an honorarium of $50 per meeting up to 12 meetings a year.
Commitment:
- The Town endeavors to combine required approvals into one monthly meeting but meetings are held as required to meet development permit approvals as needed.
Applying:
Submit a letter of interest to devofficer@redwater.ca or the Town Office
For inquiries please contact the Land Use Economic Development Office 780.942.3519 ext. 230
Deadline for applications: Open until suitable candidate is found.
Council Remuneration Review Committee - Application and Vacancies
Vacancies:
Five (5) Public Members
Eligibility:
- Must have an interest in the Town of Redwater (e.g. resident or business owner)
- Must be of voting age
- Cannot be an employee of the Town of Redwater
Applying:
Submit an APPLICATION to redwater@redwater.ca or the Town Office
For inquiries please contact the Town Office 780.942.3519 ext. 250
Deadline for applications: February 13, 2025