Serving on a board or committee is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise and abilities and to give back to your community.
Board and committee members represent community members who provide invaluable perspectives on issues that are important to Blackfalds' residents. These dedicated community volunteers are impartial, diverse, and independent, and bring varied skills, backgrounds and experience to the table.
Board & Committee Information, Agendas, and Minutes
Each board and committee has their own bylaw and/or terms of reference which outlines the number of community volunteers and term lengths. Click on the title of each board to learn more about their duties, as well as see past agendas/minutes.
Council Remuneration Review Committee
Next committee will be required in the first quarter of 2025.
The 3 members of this committee serve to determine appropriate salary rates, per diem rates and expenses for the Mayor and Councillors.
Economic Development & Tourism Advisory Committee
Meets on the first or second Monday of January, March, May, September, and November at 7:00 pm
This advisory committee provides assistance with and recommendations on goals and strategies of the Economic Development Business Plan and related initiatives to the Economic Development Officer and Administration.
Dates | Agenda | Minutes |
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September 11, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 6, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
January 8, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 10, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 9, 2024 | Agenda | |
November 4, 2024 | Agenda |
Vacancies: 6
For more information please click on the documents below,
Family & Community Support Services Board
Meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm
Advisory Board members contribute to ongoing improvements to the social well-being of individuals, families and community through preventative social programming by providing recommendations to Council and Town Administration on programs and services to enrich and strengthen quality of life.
Dates | Agenda | Minutes |
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October 12, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 9. 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 14, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
January 11, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 8, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 14, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 11, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 9, 2024 | Agenda | |
June 13, 2024 | Agenda |
Vacancies: 2 Blackfalds Residents, 1 Lacombe County Resident
For more information please click on the documents below.
Member at Large Review Panel (Council Appointed)
Established for the purpose of screening, interviewing and recommending Members at Large to various Town Boards, Committees and Commission.
Municipal Library Board
Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm
The Library Board administers the provision of library services to all residents of Blackfalds and surrounding areas. The Board is also responsible for the efficient operation of the library.
Dates | Agenda | Minutes |
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September 5, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 3, 2023 | Agenda | |
November 7, 2023 | Agenda |
Vacancies: 3
For more information please click on the documents below.
Municipal Planning Commission
Meets on an as-needed basis (to a maximum of twice per month in the evening)
Dates | Notice | Agenda | Minutes |
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September 25, 2023 | Notice | Agenda | Minutes |
November 28, 2023 | Notice | Agenda | Minutes |
February 27, 2024 | Notice | Agenda | Minutes |
March 26, 2024 | Notice | Agenda | Minutes |
April 23, 2024 | Notice | Agenda | Minutes |
June 25, 2024 | Notice | Agenda | Minutes |
July 23, 2024 | Notice | Agenda | Minutes |
August 27, 2024 | Notice | Agenda | Minutes |
October 22, 2024 | Notice | Agenda |
Commission members advise and assist Council and Town Administration and review and make decisions on applications for development permits, in accordance with related municipal planning documents such as the Land Use By-Law and the Municipal Development Plan.
Vacancies: 2
For more information please click on the documents below.
Policing Committee
Meets on a quarterly basis
Dates | Agenda | Minutes |
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June 14, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 20, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 13, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
Committee members serve as a liaison between Town Council, the RCMP, Municipal Enforcement and Blackfalds' citizens to foster responsible community action to maintain a safe and secure community.
Vacancies: 1
For more information please click on the documents below.
Recreation, Culture & Parks Board
Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm
This Advisory Board provides recommendations to Town Council on planning, development, and policy of municipal recreation services and amenities.
Dates | Agenda | Minutes |
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September 6, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 4, 2023 | Agenda | |
November 1, 2023 | Agenda |
Vacancy: 2
For more information please click on the documents below.