Grande Prairie Policing Commission
The Grande Prairie Policing Commission is a City of Grande Prairie Committee established by City Council in Bylaw C-1455 , pursuant to Section 28 of the Police Act.
More information on the Police Commission can be found at: Grande Prairie Police Commission
Mission Statement
To provide strategic direction, innovative leadership, and excellent oversight in shaping and sustaining the Grande Prairie Police Service through effective, efficient, and equitable governance, with a commitment to collaboration and engagement with our diverse and growing community.
Vision Statement
We aspire to establish Grande Prairie Police Service as an innovative, best-practice public safety model contributing to a thriving Grande Prairie for everyone.
Values
Respect
- Dignity and compassion for all
- Consideration and understanding
Integrity
- Accountable, ethical, and transparent
- Trustworthy, reliable, and honest
Community
- Relationships and collaboration
- Communication, diversity, and inclusion
Excellence
- In leadership, training, innovation, and best practices
- In governance and oversight
Duties
The Commission’s duties include:
- Appointing the Chief of Police, subject to vacancy and approval of Council
- Make policy governing the Police Service, including policies for efficient and effective policing
- Issuing advice and instructions to the Chief of Police, in accordance with applicable law
- Submitting a request for a total budget to the City
- Providing written or verbal reports to City Council
Fulfill additional duties as members of the Grande Prairie Policing Committee.
Membership
The Commission will consist of up to 15 voting Members, comprised of:
- Up to seven members appointed by Council
- Not more than two of which may be Councillors or employees of the City, the rest are public members
- Up to three members appointed by the Minister
- The Minister may appoint up to an additional three members, if they consider it necessary.
Term
Members are appointed for terms of either two or three years.
Members may be reappointed for consecutive terms but may not be appointed for more than 10 consecutive years.
Remuneration
Commission members will receive the following honoraria:
| Daily Time Commitment | Commission Member | Commission Chair | Sub-Committee Chair |
| Less than four hours | $150.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Four hours or more | $300.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
How to Apply
Applications, along with your resume and cover letter, can be submitted to avanbeekveld@cityofgp.com or in person at City Hall, 10205 – 98 Street.
Grande Prairie Policing Committee
Any member of the Commission is also a member of the Grande Prairie Policing Committee.
Please note: All members of the Grande Prairie Policing Committee are required by legislation to pass an enhanced security check.