Representatives from the City of Lethbridge and other members of the community are involved in many different boards, commissions and committees (BCCs) that help guide and shape our city. BCCs provide Lethbridge City Council with information, advice and recommendations regarding important community issues and topics.
BCCs are made up of a combination of citizens, organizational representatives, City staff representatives and members of Council. They are formed to help handle City affairs efficiently and orderly by representing the broader community. All appointed members work together to bring their experience and expertise to achieve Council’s defined mandate of the BCC and deliver on its work plan.
Volunteer for a position on a BCC
Recruitment for 2024 has closed, applications will be reviewed and shortlisted beginning October 15, 2024 and ending October 23, 2024 Only those shortlisted will be contacted for interviews. Interviews will be conducted beginning October 28, 2024 and ending November 7, 2024. Recommended applicants will be forwarded to City Council for consideration on December 10, 2024. Applicants who are successfully appointed will be contacted, and their terms will begin January 1, 2025.
Note: City Council directed a review of their Boards, Commissions and Committees. This review is still ongoing and is scheduled to be before the Governance Standing Policy Committee on October 24, 2024. If there are changes to Council’s Boards, Commissions and Committees, applicants will be contacted, and their application may be utilized for alternate vacancies. For information regarding this refer to the July 25, 2024 Governance Standing Policy Committee Meeting.
If you have any questions you can contact us at:
Call us at 311 (or 403-320-3111 outside city limits)
Council’s Standing Policy Committee model allows our local government to look at issues throughout the City with a more focused lens, providing for more Council deliberation and public participation. Standing Policy Committees are ongoing, permanent committees that report to City Council.
The Audit Standing Policy Committee provides recommendations and advice to Council in fulfilling its oversight and stewardship responsibilities related to monitoring the internal controls over:
Financial reporting;
Independence and performance of auditors; and
Overseeing reviews of departments and projects.
Risk identification and exposure, including items arising from the BCCs who may request to submit or present to it.
The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee helps Council fulfill its responsibilities by making recommendations on planning, development and implementation of municipal strategies relating to:
Animal control;
Community;
Cultural;
Emergency and protective services; and
Social services.
This includes items coming from the BCCs who may request to submit or present to it.
The Governance Standing Policy Committee helps Council fulfill its responsibilities relating to legislation and governance practices and frameworks by planning, developing and implementing strategies. These strategies ensure the City functions effectively and efficiently to support Council’s intentions, directions and expected outcomes. Some of which may include:
Advocacy;
Inter-governmental relations;
Council policies;
Operational reviews;
Service levels; and
Strategic plans.
This includes items coming from the BCCs who may request to submit or present to it.
Standing Committees
Standing Committees are ongoing committees established by Council, specializing in a specific matter or topic related to the community.
The Combative Sports Commission regulates, governs and controls boxing, kickboxing, martial arts and wrestling bouts, contests and exhibitions held within the City. The commission is committed to providing a safe environment for both participants and spectators. It stresses the need for fairness and safety for all combatants.
The Heart of Our City Committee champions the Heart of Our City Master Plan as the framework document for revitalizing Lethbridge’s urban core and provides strategic leadership on the topic to Council.
The Lethbridge Emergency Advisory Committee provides guidance and direction to the Lethbridge Emergency Management Agency. It advises Council on the development and status of emergency plans and programs each year.
The Youth Advisory Council fosters a relationship between Lethbridge City Council and the youth of the city through advocacy, education and engagement. The Youth Advisory Council:
Advises City Council, City staff and community partners on issues related to youth and the community
Conducts relevant research and consultation that addresses current, emerging and future concerns of Lethbridge youth
Provides a forum to address and discuss concerns that affect youth in Lethbridge
Special Purpose Committees
Special Purpose Committees are formed under the legislated powers of the City but have their own constitution or bylaws.
External Committees are not formed by City Council, but Council members and/or citizens may be appointed to them. Learn more about the community’s External Committees, including:
Chinook Arch Regional Library Board
Community Futures Board
Economic Development Lethbridge
Green Acres Foundation
Highway 3 Twinning Development Association
Lethbridge Housing Authority
Mayors and Reeves of Southern Alberta
Oldman Watershed Council
Dissolving a committee
If a committee has completed its mandate, merged with another committee or completed an annual review process, it may be dissolved.
Questions?
If you have any questions about Lethbridge committees, commissions or boards, please contact us at committee@lethbridge.ca.
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