Boards & Committees

 

Entire Council participates on this Committee and the Mayor steps down to an appointed Chairperson. It is a convenient method of considering a question when it is desired to allow each member to speak an unlimited number of times in debate.

The Committee is composed of all members of the M.D. of Opportunity Council. It is responsible for the management of expenditure and revenue of MD funds according to General Accounting Principles while assuring adherence to an approved annual budget.

Resource Staff: Finance Services Manager, Chief Administrative Officer, Finance Officers

Resource Staff: Legislative Services Manager, Chief Administrative Officer & Administrative Staff

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FCSS (Family & Community Support Services) – All Council (On “as need” basis)

This board looks after various community programming and may work jointly with other agencies in the community.  They have their own budget which is funded by the Province and the MD.  FCSS business is conducted during regular council meetings.

Resource Staff: Community Services Manager, Chief Administrative Officer, Administrative Support

This committee participates in meetings upon invitation from the task force that is spearheading the projects they are involved in.  The main interest our Council were focussing on is the east/west connector road that was being proposed.

Resource Staff: Transportation Manager, Chief Administrative Officer, Economic Development Officer

Council as a whole to deal with Senior Housing initiatives such as Long Term Care and Assisted Living issues & plans.

Standing committees are constituted to perform a continuing function, and remain in existence permanently or for the life of the assembly that establishes them.

This board works with the appropriate regional housing authority to administer various housing projects which includes senior citizen housing namely Vanderwell Senior Lodge.  Our MD is involved with the committee as all our communities, except Calling Lake falls in this district and some of our MD residents are able to access senior citizen lodging and homes.  This committee calls for a “member at large” appointment but was changed to a Council member to improve communications and attendance to their regular meetings.  This authority requisitions our MD for budget operations.

New appointee – Thomas Auger & (Ernie Grach-Alternate)

Resource Staff: Chief Administrative Officer

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This committee is structured that we have one Council member appointed; this alliance consists of several appointments from neighbouring MDs and Towns.  This committee meets on a regular basis and may involve the MD Economic Development Committee and Economic Development Officer.

Current appointee – Marcel D. Auger

Resource Staff: Economic Development Officer, Chief Administrative Officer

MD became a Member per Motion of Nov. 16^th/11.

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This board is structured that we have one Council member appointed to their Board.  They work with business investment initiatives; approve loans and activities respecting business ventures.  A Council member appointment is required; the board meets monthly. 

New appointee – Leo Alook

Resource Staff:  Economic Development Officer

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This board works with the appropriate regional housing authority to administer the senior citizen lodges and housing in Athabasca and Lac La Biche.  Our MD is involved with the committee as Calling Lake falls within their district and some MD residents use their lodges/homes.  This board also requisitions our MD for operational funding.  This committee calls for a “member at large” but was changed to a Council member to improve communications and attendance to their regular monthly meetings. 

New appointee – Victor Gladue

Resource Staff: Chief Administrative Officer

This committee involves 2 “members at large” which are appointed by Council.  They work with the Stony Point Campus in Wabasca and Northern Lakes College.  They have a budget of their own, are involved in the student selection process and recommend the types of training programming that should be brought into the communities.  They meet regularly every month.  MD Council had changed appointment term from one year to a three year term which is now expiring in 2010.

New appointees – Karen Greyeyes & Beth Ann Auger

Resource Staff: Chief Administrative Officer

This committee involves 1 “member at large” which is appointed by Council.  They work with the Calling Lake Campus in Calling Lake and Northern Lakes College.  They have a budget of their own, are involved in the student selection process and recommend the types of training programming that should be brought into the communities.  They meet regularly every month.

New appointee – Gerald Johnson

Resource Staff: Chief Administrative Officer

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Reeve and staff appointments only are required, current procedure is that the Reeve, MD Chief Administrative Officer and Transportation Services manager are members to this committee.  This committee determines and recommends road bans for municipal roads and meets on “as need” basis.

New appointees – Paul Sinclair, Martin Holst & Dennis Egyedy

Resource Staff: Transportation Manager, Chief Administrative Officer

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The committee was established to advise Council and to work with the Economic Development Officer in an advisory capacity on matters associated with the long-term and sustainable economic prosperity for the Municipal District of Opportunity (MDO).  The Municipal District of Opportunity Economic Development Committee will support the efforts of Economic Development and local economic development initiatives.  In carrying out its mandate, the committee will support the achievement of MDOs economic, social and environmental goals and objectives as set out in the MDOs Economic Development Strategic Plan which is adopted by Council.  The committee meets on a regular monthly basis and also attend conferences when applicable.

New appointees – Marcel D. Auger, Leo, Alook, Louie Okemow, Victor Gladue & Roy Yellowknee

Resource Staff: Economic Development Officer, & Chief Administrative Officer

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A newly formed Committee (Nov 2011), separating from economic development to focus on Tourism opportunities such as trade shows.

New appointees - Gerald Johnson, Ernie Grach, Dollie Anderson, Dwayne Calliou & Thomas Auger

Resource Staff: Tourism Coordinator & Chief Administrative Officer

Council appoints “members at large” to this board and also includes members of Council. This board is governed by the libraries act, operate libraries located within the district and also works with the Peace Library System of Grande Prairie.

“At large” appointees – Maureen Chernipeski (2012), Avard Mann (2014), Shelley Stevenson (2014), D. Tim Rasmuson (2014) and Brenda Bladon (2014)

New “Council” appointees - Dollie Anderson (1 year) & Marcel D. Auger (1 year)

Resource Staff: Community Services Manager & Chief Administrative Officer

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This committee holds annual conventions and workshops throughout the year.  Their mandate is to encourage and establish various recycling programs and the management of commercial, industrial and residential waste/recyclables.

New appointee – Marcel D. Auger & (Ernie Grach-Alternate)

Resource Staff: Transportation Manager, Chief Administrative Officer

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ISL Engineering & Land Services was hired by Alberta Transportation to carry out a planning study for Highway 686, from Highway 88 to north of Peerless Lake.  In addition to geometrics, environmental issues, access management and cost estimates, a public consultation process will be included to gather input from the communities.

Appointees:  Dollie Anderson, Louie Okemow & Leo Alook (Nov 14^th/11 meeting)

Resource Staff: Transportation Manager & Chief Administrative Officer
 

A Board is an administrative, managerial, or quasi-judicial body of elected or appointed persons that has the character of a deliberative body.

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The Board hears tax assessment appeals from concerned property owners disputing the calculation of the Assessment Officer.  This Board meets on an “as need” basis and requires three appointments.  Changes to legislation requires that the appointees are licensed and trained and must obtain a certificate in order to become a member of the Board.

New appointees – Gerald Johnson, Marcel D. Auger & Dollie Anderson

Resource Staff: Finance Services Manager, Chief Administrative Officer

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This five member commission is responsible for decisions regarding development according to the Land Use Bylaw.  They meet regularly every month to deal with development permit applications and must be familiar with the Land Use Bylaw, Area Structure Plan and Municipal Development Plan.

Appointees – Dollie Anderson, Thomas Auger, Dwayne Calliou, Gerald Johnson & Ernie Grach

Resource Staff: Lands & Planning Manager, Chief Administrative Officer  

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The Board hears appeals regarding decisions of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission regarding zoning and development decisions.  This board meets on “as need” basis and requires three “at large” appointments and two Council members.

New “at large” appointees – Eric Twardzik, Mark Reid & Robin Guild

New “council” appointees - Victor Gladue, Marcel D. Auger

Resource Staff: Chief Administrative Officer, Secretary to SDAB - Helen Alook

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The MD appoints a representative to the Peace Regional Library Board from the Library Board.  It is responsible for assisting municipalities in meeting the information, educational and cultural needs of their residents in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible by the sharing of resources and expertise among public and school libraries.

New appointee – Dollie Anderson (Marcel D. Auger-alternate)

Resource Staff: Manager of Community Services

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This committee is established as per MD bylaw.  This committee assists, provides advice and recommendations to Council to carry out their mandate and service to the communities of the municipality with respect to disaster services.  This includes training and table top exercises that may be required from time to time; regular review and update of the Emergency Management Plan.

Current appointees – Director - Dennis Egyedy, Deputy Director – Manager of Transportation Martin Holst

Current appointees – Alternate Deputy Director Red Earth - Gary Yorke

Current appointees - Alternate Deputy Director Calling Lake - Armin Cardinal

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Subdivision Authority

MD contracted services with Municipal Planning Services, William Dolman; he reviews, recommends approvals and provides professional services with respect to subdivision applications.  No councillor appointments are required for this authority.

New appointee – William Dolman & Jane Dauphnee

Resource Staff: Lands & Planning Manager, Chief Administrative Officer

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Memorandum of Understanding Committee – BCN/MD Council

Appointees BCN – Clara Moberly, Clayton Auger & Clifford Cardinal

Appointees MD – Gerald Johnson, Marcel D. Auger, Ernie Grach & Dwayne Calliou

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MD of Opportunity No. 17 Housing Corporation Board of Directors

This committee was established on December 14, 2011.  Their mandate is to provide housing to senior citizens, individuals and families who qualify under approved criteria for the hamlets of Calling Lake, Sandy Lake, Wabasca and Red Earth Creek.

Appointees – Ernie Grach, Chairman; Dollie Anderson, Secretary/ Treasurer, Thomas Auger; Victor Gladue; Marcel D. Auger (Dwayne Calliou-alternate)

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Wabasca/Desmarais Housing Authority - MD of Opportunity No. 17 “Members at Large”

Appointees – Keith Blakeney, Marian Wolitski, Solomon Yellowknee, Eric Twardzik & Steven Okemow

Resource Staff: Chief Administrative Officer & Dave Turk, Manager of Facilities

 

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Ad hoc committees are often referred to as a special committee appointed, as the need arises, to carry out as specific task, at the completion of which, on presentation of its final report to Council, it automatically ceases to exist.

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This committee is spear-headed by the County of Athabasca; Council provided funding in 2010.  Their mandate includes but not limited to the recruitment of doctors and medical services to the County and perhaps leads up to the regular doctor services in the hamlet of Calling Lake.

New appointees – Ernie Grach (Gerald Johnson & Victor Gladue – alternates)

Resource Staff: Chief Administrative Officer

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Their mandate includes but not limited to the recruitment of doctors and medical services to the MD of Opportunity communities (Wabasca) and (Calling Lake) and perhaps leads up to other regular doctor services in the other communities.

New appointees – Paul Sinclair, Ernie Grach, Dwayne Calliou, Marcel D. Auger & Victor Gladue

Resource Staff: Chief Administrative Officer

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Ad Hoc Committee – Pond Hockey Committee

This committee was established by Council to deal with issues related to the establishment of an MD hockey league and pond hockey.

New appointees – Leo Alook, Gerald Johnson, Ernie Grach, Louie Okemow, Thomas Auger & Dollie Anderson
Resource Staff: Recreation Manager

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This committee was established on May 11^th, 2011.  The committee’s task is to review existing Policies for amendments and to establish new Policies as required from time to time.

Council Members: Dollie Anderson, Ernie Grach, Gerald Johnson, Dwayne Calliou & Thomas Auger

Resource Staff: Chief Administrative Officer & Applicable Department Managers

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This committee was established on June 8^th, 2011.  The committee’s task is to review and meet with developers to review proposed development agreements.

Wabasca & Sandy Lake: Paul Sinclair, Dwayne Calliou, Marcel D. Auger, Ernie Grach & Thomas Auger

Red Earth: Dollie Anderson, Leo Alook & Louie Okemow

Calling Lake: Gerald Johnson, Victor Gladue & Roy Yellowknee

Resource Staff: Chief Administrative Officer, Lands & Planning Manager, Development Officers