Volunteer With Us!
The City of Red Deer is currently looking for volunteers for the following committees:
Community Housing Advisory Board
Crime Prevention Advisory Committee
Environmental Advisory Committee
Greater Downtown Action Plan (Ad Hoc) Steering Committee (Youth Representative)
Heritage Preservation Committee
Library Board
Mayor's Recognition Awards Committee
Municipal Features Naming Committee
Municipal Planning Commission
Public Art Jury Committee
Red Deer Appeal & Review Board and Red Deer Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
Red Deer & District Family and Support Services Board (FCSS Board)
River Bend Golf and Recreation Society (Red Deer)
Along with your desire to serve your community, some of the general skill-sets required for the above noted committees include experience in law, marketing, finance, business, accounting, governance, communication, human resources, environmental awareness, homelessness and social programming, literacy, crime prevention and land use planning.
For a listing of the committee meeting times, see below:
 2010 Fall Committee Listing for Appointment
 City Committee Application Form
City Committee Application Form
Applications are to be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2010. Completed application forms may be delivered in person to Legislative & Governance Services, 2nd Floor, City Hall, by fax to 403-346-6195 or by email to legislativeservices@reddeer.ca
For further information, please phone 403-342-8132.
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
- Crime Prevention and Policing Study/Strategy and Policing Model Review Ad Hoc Steering Committee
- Downtown Safety & Security Steering Committee
- Emergency Management Agency
- Emergency Management Committee
- Environmental Advisory Committee
- Greater Downtown Action Plan Steering Committee (Ad Hoc)
- Heritage Preservation Committee
- Municipal Features Naming Committee
- Municipal Planning Commission
- Nomination Review Committee
- Public Art Jury Committee
- Red Deer Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
- Red Deer Appeal & Review Board
- Secondary Suite Regulation Ad Hoc Review Committee
*Although not a committee of Council, The City is also involved with the Red Deer and District Family and Community Support Services Board, River Bend Golf and Recreation Society 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 decision making processes.
City Committee Application Form
City Committee Application Form
Terms of reference for each committee can also be found in the Committees Bylaw at www.reddeer.ca/bylaws. For information with regards to the Library Board contact the Red Deer Public Library. For more information contact Legislative & Governance 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 & Governance Services department.
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