Town of Drayton Valley Committees

CALL FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The Town of Drayton Valley is looking for Committee members to provide feedback and recommendations on different matters as outlined by the individual Committee’s Terms of Reference (available on the Town’s website or upon request). The following Committees are accpeting applications
• Brazeau Foundation
• Drayton Valley Municipal Library Board
• FCSS Advisory Board
• Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
• Mayor’s Advisory Committee
• Early Childhood Development Centre Committee (Childcare Operational Board)

Application forms are available at the Town Office or here Further information on each committee can be found below or by calling the Town Office at 780-514-2200.
Applications will be accepted until October 9, 2018.

The Town of Drayton Valley operates a number of boards & committees that are designed to enhance the community. These allow for members of the public to participate and have vacancies periodically. As a Committee/Board member you are providing valuable input to your community and are reimbursed for your time as per the Council Remuneration Policy, C-01-00.  Committee descriptions are listed below.

To see a full list of Council committees and members click here:  2017 Council Committee Appointments

To apply to be a  member for any of the committees listed below fill out the Board/Committee Membership Application Form:
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Aquatic Facility Fund Development Strategy Committee

The purpose of the Fund Development Strategy Committee is to establish a plan that will result in the acquisition of the necessary funds and financing in order to proceed with the construction of a new aquatic facility for the Drayton Valley and Brazeau community. The individual strategies in the plan are expected to be implemented over the next five to ten year period.

(No current vacancies)

Click here: Aquatic Facility Fund Dev. Strategy Committee Description

Drayton Valley Municipal Library Board

The Drayton Valley Municipal Library Board, established through Bylaw #99-15, is responsible for the Drayton Valley Municipal Library, Rotary Children’s Library, and Words on Wheels van. Words on Wheels delivers library programs to the smaller population centres in community.

(No current vacancies)

Click here: Drayton Valley Municipal Library Board_Committee Descriptions

Childcare Operational Board Committee

The Childcare Operational Board Committee shall direct the operations of the Early Childhood Development Centre based on the annual budget and policies established by the Town of Drayton Valley. Specifically, the Board is responsible for and provides support and direction to the Early Childhood Development Centre Program Manager.

(Currently  1 vacancy)

For more information on this committee: Bernice Taylor, Program Manager (780) 514 2248

Click here: Childcare Operational Board_Committee Description

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Advisory Board

The Mission Statement of Drayton Valley and District Family and Community Support Services(FCSS) is to enhance the well being and resiliency of the community.

(No current vacancies)

Click here: FCSS Committee Description

Mayor’s  Advisory Committee

The Mayor’s Advisory Committee is established to provide feedback on local needs, areas of improvement, and issues to be addressed by Council. Moreover, the Committee’s purpose is to enhance communication between the Public and Council towards common goals, provide Council with ideas to promote the community as well as to make recommendations for celebrations, recognition of people, and events.

Finally, the Mayor’s Advisory Committee is also able to provide feedback on Council’s decision making practices in terms of fairness and equity.

(Currently 3 vacancies)

Click here: Mayors Advisory_Committee Descriptions

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Drayton Valley Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is seeking new members.  This Board is a quasi-judicial board established under the Municipal Government Act of the Province of Alberta. It is a tribunal which hears appeals from people who have been affected by a decision of the Development Officer and Town Council (the Subdivision Authority) under the Land Use Bylaw.

The Board is appointed by Town Council to serve a one-year term and meet on an as-needed basis and must be held within 30 days of the receipt of an appeal. The Board seeks candidates with experience in:

• community representation or knowledge of community issues;
• architecture;
• law;
• engineering/construction; or
• urban planning/development.

(Currently 5 vacancies)

Click here: SDAB_Committee Descriptions

Traffic Advisory Committee

The  Traffic  Advisory  Committee  is  formed  to  advise Administration  and  Council  on  all matters pertinent to traffic and traffic safety concerns on Drayton Valley rights of way and recommend various courses of action to Council.

(Currently 1 vacancy)

For more information on this committee: Bylaw Officer Pam Balke 780 514 2312

Click here: Traffic Advisory Committee Description