Are you interested in serving your community?

If so, the MD of Opportunity is currently recruiting two (2) Volunteers to serve as members at large on the Municipal Library Board for Calling Lake, Wabasca and Red Earth Creek:

Board Structure

The Library Board must consist of not fewer than 5 and not more than 10 members who are appointed by council. Not more than 2 members of council are members of the municipal library board.

Board Duties

The municipal board, subject to any enactment that limits its authority, has full management and control of the municipal library and shall, in accordance with the Libraries Act and Regulations; organize, promote and maintain comprehensive and efficient library services in the municipality and may co-operate with other boards and libraries in the provision of those services.

Budget

The municipal board shall before December 1st in each year prepare a budget and an estimate of the money required during the ensuing fiscal year to operate and manage the municipal library. The budget and the estimate of money shall be submitted to the council of the municipality.

Accounts

The municipal board keeps account of its receipts, payments, credits and liabilities, ensures a person who is not a member of the municipal board and whose qualifications are satisfactory to council to review the accounts each calendar year & prepares and submits a financial report to council immediately after its completion.

Individuals who are interested in serving on the above noted board are requested to submit a letter of interest by October 22, 2025 by fax, email or mail to:

Municipal District of Opportunity:
Lynda Gray Executive Assistant to Administration
PO Box 60 Wabasca, Alberta T0G 2K0
Fax # 780-891-4283
lynda.gray@mdopportunity.ab.ca

The appointments for this Board will be made on October 28, 2025 at the Organizational Council meeting. If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Lynda Gray at 780-891-3778 or email lynda.gray@mdopportunity.ab.ca.

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