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Council creates boards and committees to provide recommendations to Council, as well as to invite feedback and input from residents on various topics. The list below explains the responsibilities of each committee and how often they meet.
Interested in joining a board or committee?
1. View the boards and committees currently accepting applicants below
2. Fill out this online form.
3. Applicants will be notified after Council makes their decision.
If you have any further questions about boards or committees please call
(403) 207-7050.
- Boards & Committees Currently Accepting New Applicants
- Boards and Committees Not Currently Accepting Applicants
Boards & Committees Currently Accepting New Applicants
Chestermere Accessibility Advisory Committee NEW!
This Committee will provide strategic advice and make recommendations to Council and Administration on accessibility issues with the aim of making City infrastructure, facilities and services more accessible for all citizens. Click here to view the Terms of Reference. Current Council Representative(s): Councillor Burness, Councillor Foat
Boards & Committees Not Currently Accepting Applicants
Assessment Review Board
This board reviews appeals of property value assessments and makes decisions about the appeals. Members of this board are required to complete additional training and may be expected to travel to different municipalities for meetings. It only meets when required. Current Council Representative(s): Councillor Foat
Audit Committee
This committee makes recommendations to Council on the selection of Chestermere’s auditor, provides oversight of the financial reporting process, reviews the auditor’s reports, provides insight to the financial reporting, and reviews the auditor statements. This board meets several times per year as necessary. Current Council Representative(s): Councillor Burness, Councillor Bold, Councillor Young
Chestermere Economic Development Advisory Committee
This committee assists in advising the Mayor and CAO on opportunities to promote and enhance economic prosperity, investment attraction, and business retention with the City of Chestermere. Current Council Representative(s): Mayor Chalmers, Councillor Foat, Councillor Kind.
Chestermere Library Board
This Board is a governing Board that oversees the management of the Chestermere Public Library. In addition to monthly Board meetings, Board Trustees sit on multiple sub-committees that contribute to the management of the Library. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Board at libraryboard@chestermerepubliclibrary.com for more information. Current Council Representative(s): Councillor Young, Councillor Narayan
Community Grant Funding Adjudication Committee
This Committee is tasked to review and adjudicate all grants received for the Community Grant Fund. The Committee’s recommendations for the award of grants will be presented to Council for the final ratification. Current Council Representative(s): Councillor Burness, Councillor Young
Human Services Advisory Board
This board develops and reviews priorities for FCSS and United Way project funding in relation to Chestermere’s social infrastructure. They are responsible for reviewing and assessing all funding applications. The board advocates locally, regionally, and provincially for enhanced social infrastructure that will benefit the community while actively seeking out information from the general population related to perceived community needs. This board meets approximately once a month. View more information about this Board. Current Council Representative(s): Councillor Bold, Councillor Burness.
Lake and Watershed Advisory Committee
This committee focuses on the health of Chestermere Lake and surrounding environmental concerns. Its members meet monthly throughout the year. Current Council Representative(s): Councillor Foat, Councillor Burness.
Police Communications Committee
This committee provides a casual forum to receive input from the community and share information with respect to communicating items of public safety objectives and priorities. Current Council Representative(s): Councillor Bold, Councillor Narayan.
Seniors Advisory Committee
This standing committee addresses the recommendations developed by the Council Task Force on Seniors’ Final Report. Current Council Representative(s): Councillor Kind, Councillor Young.
Streetscape Committee
This committee identifies opportunities for visually enhancing the streetscape of Chestermere to encourage the visual appeal of commercial, public and residential areas. The Committee meets once per month for 1-2 hours and will collaborate and contribute to community parks projects such as: planters, benches, banners, public art, as well as the Birth Forest and annual Winter Lights Festival. Current Council Representative(s): Councillor Young, Councillor Bold
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
This board hears appeals regarding the decisions made by City of Chestermere approval authorities and renders decisions based on the evidence presented. The board makes decisions in an impartial manner based upon the applicant or affected parties. Note: Additional training is required to be a member of this board. Current Council Representative(s): Councillor Narayan, Councillor Kind (alternate)
Partnerships/Community Committees:
Members of Council also sit on the following boards & committees:
- Calgary Airport Community Consultative Committee
- Calgary Intermunicipal Committee
- Calgary Metropolitan Region Board
- Chestermere Chamber of Commerce
- Chestermere Emergency Management Agency and Committee
- Utilities Co. Board
- Inter-City Forum on Social Policy
- Rocky View Intermunicipal Committee