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Council Committees

What are Council committees?
A Council committee is a committee, commission, board or other body established by Council under the Municipal Government Act. Council committees act in an advisory capacity to Council. Some committees may fill a quasi-judicial role, which means that the committee has the authority to make decisions/judgments as provided for in the Municipal Government Act. 

Council committees generally fall into two categories: standing and ad hoc.

        Council Committees: A Council committee is permanent in nature.

        Ad Hoc: An ad hoc committee is set up to serve a specific purpose and is short term.

Committees appointed by Council 
  • Assessment Review Board
  • Audit Committee
  • Community Housing Advisory Board
  • Crime Prevention Advisory Committee
  • Downtown Safety & Security Steering Committee
  • Emergency Management Agency
  • Emergency Management Committee
  • Greater Downtown Action Plan Steering Committee (Ad Hoc)
  • Heritage Preservation Committee
  • Municipal Features Naming Committee
  • Municipal Planning Commission
  • Nomination Review Committee
  • Red Deer Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
  • Red Deer Appeal & Review Board

*Although not a committee of Council, The City is also involved with the Red Deer and District Family and Community Support Services Board and the Red Deer Regional Airport Authority.


Can I volunteer with one of these committees?
The successful operation of the standing committees depends greatly on its volunteers. Each fall citizens have an opportunity to apply to sit on a Standing Committee of Council. Council appoints members to the various committees in October.

You can shape your city. Volunteer for a City committee, and help shape municipal policy. You will directly contribute to Council's decisioin making processes.

 City Committee Application Form

Terms of reference for each committee can be found in the Committees Bylaw at www.reddeer.ca/bylaws. For information with regards to the Libary Board contact the Red Deer Public Library. For more information contact Legislative & Administrative Services at 403-342-8132.


What is the time commitment?
Most standing committees meet on a monthly basis. Many meet after 4:30 p.m. Depending on the committee you choose, you may be required to sit on sub-committees of the standing committee. Meetings generally run from one to four hours.


How do I get more information?
For more information on committees please contact the Legislative & Administrative Services department.