Lac La Biche County establishes committees and boards for the purposes of advising Council on topics like crime reduction, dealing with taxation complaints, hearing development appeals, and much more. Members of the public are invited to apply: serving on committees and boards is an excellent way to get involved in the political process and weigh-in on issues that impact the municipality.
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CURRENT OPENINGS
Lac La Biche County is proud to be a diverse, healthy and safe community, and relies on the engagement of its community members, as such the County is undertaking a recruitment campaign to fill the following vacancies:
Agricultural Appeal Committee - 5 positions
Open until suitable candidate found.
The Agricultural Appeal Committee is seeking Members at Large to hear appeals pursuant to the Weed Control Act and/or the Agricultural Pests Act. Members at Large are required to serve on an independent panel to hear matters prescribed under the legislation. Agricultural and/or legal expertise is considered an asset. Current members of the Agricultural Service Board are not eligible to be appointed to the appeals committee to hear appeals under the Weed Control Act or the Agricultural Pests Act.
The Agricultural Appeal Committee will meet as needed and is seeking five (5) Members-At-Large for the remainder of the 2023 calendar year and for the full 2024 calendar year.
The Agricultural Appeal Committee Bylaw 23-001 can be found on the Lac La Biche County Website at: https://www.laclabichecounty.com/p/bylaws
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board - 1 position
Open until suitable candidate found.
The Family and Community Support Services Board promotes and encourages citizen awareness of social issues and recommendations for programming and prevention programs. The Board acts as a liaison between Council and Community groups, recommends social policies, and serves as an advisor to the Associate CAO, Recreation and Community Services Division by providing counsel in program development and management.
The Family and Community Support Services Board meets monthly and is seeking one (1) member for a three-year term.
A copy of the Family and Community Support Services Bylaw can be found here: https://www.laclabichecounty.com/p/bylaws
Lac La Biche County Economic Development Advisory Committee - 3 Seats
Open until suitable candidates are found.
The Lac La Biche County Economic Development Advisory Committee was established to serve in an advisory capacity to County Council. The committee will provide Lac La Biche County Council guidance on general section direction for the purpose of prioritization of policies, objectives and projects related to strategic goals and outcomes for economic development in Lac La Biche County.
The Economic Development Advisory Committee will monitor relevant planning documents and provide broad perspective feedback for updates and/or change as required, in addition to assist in opening lines of communication on economic development opportunities.
Lac La Biche County continues to seek representation for the following seats for a one (1) year term:
- Industry
- Non-Profit
- Indigenous
A copy of the Lac La Biche County Economic Development Advisory Committee Bylaw 20-039 can be found here: https://www.laclabichecounty.com/Home/DownloadDocument?docId=badbf5d0-604d-46fd-9dfa-2abdceb295fe
The Terms of Reference can be found here:
https://www.laclabichecounty.com/Home/DownloadDocument?docId=d50e2674-4896-4751-bf0d-810a0b6a2e9a
Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) - 3 positions
Open until suitable candidates found.
The Lac La Biche County Municipal Planning Commission serves as the Subdivision Authority for all subdivision applications, with the exception of subdivisions under direct control. The Municipal Planning Commission also serves as the Development Authority for discretionary uses, and other applications referred by the Development Officers.
The Commission meets bi-monthly and is seeking three (3) Members at Large for a term of three (3) years starting January 1, 2025.
A copy of the Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw 19-022 can be found here: https://www.laclabichecounty.com/home/showdocument?id=8970
Remuneration is paid in accordance with the Committee Members Remuneration Policy which can be found here: https://www.laclabichecounty.com/home/showdocument?id=9238
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB)
Open until suitable candidate found.
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is a quasi-judicial board that hears appeals on subdivision and development decisions made by the subdivision and development authority.
The Board meets as required and is seeking Members at Large for a term of three (3) years. Please note that the Municipal Government Act requires Members to successfully complete a training program (training programs can range either a full day or up to three half days) in accordance with the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Regulation.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for the above mentioned positions, please complete a Committee Member Application Form and forward it to legservices@laclabichecounty.com.
Access the Committee Member Selection Policy & Application Form by clicking on the link below:
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