City Recruiting Public Members for Boards and Committees

City Recruiting Public Members for Boards and Committees

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The City of Grande Prairie is currently recruiting public members for a variety of board and committee positions.

Available positions exist on the following:

  • Combative Sports Commission
  • Community Advisory Committee
  • Community Knowledge Campus Advisory Committee
  • Economic Development Strategic Planning & Advisory Committee
  • Grande Prairie Airport Commission
  • Grande Prairie Public Library Board
  • Municipal Policing Advisory Committee
  • Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

To learn more about each position and apply, visit the Boards & Committees page on cityofgp.com. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and meet the skills, abilities and experience requirements for the position they are applying to.

The deadline to apply is November 19, 2021.

For more information, contact Legislative Services at 780-357-8747.

Background

Boards, Committees and Commissions provide support to the City of Grande Prairie in specific areas by reviewing material, weighing alternatives, and making recommendations to Council. Council is then able to make more informed decisions while substantially expediting the decision-making process.

Some Boards, Committees and Commissions may also fill a quasi-judicial role, having the authority to make decisions and judgments as provided for in the Municipal Government Act.

At the City of Grande Prairie, representatives from the public to various Boards, Committees and Commissions are appointed by Council from a pool of applicants.