(a) identify, educate, promote, preserve and maintain human and heritage features in and around Red Deer;
(b) present an annual report to the Council members and the City Manager on its activities.
(3) The Committee will, in relation to heritage preservation issues within the City of Red Deer:
(a) honor the principles of the Alberta Historical Resources Act, Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, and any other relevant plans, bylaws, acts, or statutes when considering administrative recommendations when making recommendations to Council.
(b) act as a representative cross section of the community and provide a balanced viewpoint when reviewing heritage issues and priorities;
(c) act in an advisory role to Council on heritage policy issues as referred by Council;
(d) provide a mechanism for citizens to present issues relating to heritage to Council and Administration;
(e) act in an advisory role to City Administration on issues that may impact the implementation or administration of policy when requested by Administration or referred by Council; and
(f) make recommendations on heritage issues outside Red Deer when The City has a direct interest, as referred by Council.
(g) assist in the implementation of a general long-term plan for the designation and preservation of historically significant resources in the City of Red Deer and Red Deer County;
(h) investigate the use / adaptive reuse and plans for designated buildings and sites;
(i) endeavor to protect, recognize or preserve heritage resources as an important part of the community;
(j) encourage and support projects which identify historic resources in the community and seek their preservation;
(k) recommend whether proposed heritage projects are appropriate and to make recommendations on locations;
(l) organize and promote a Heritage Recognition Awards Program;
(m) consider requests from and make recommendations to the Museum Society, The City of Red Deer Council, the Municipal Planning Commission and Red Deer County Council on matters relating to designation, preservation and interpretation of heritage sites.
(4) The Administrative Liaisons (the ‘Liaisons’) for the Committee are:
(a) the Heritage Coordinator; and
(b) one representative of Planning Services Division.
