Committees Commissions and Boards
Advisory Boards, Assessment Review and Appeal Boards, Commissions and Committees provide information, advice, and recommendations to City Council and Administration.
They are are established by City Council under the Municipal Government Act.
The deadline for applications concluded Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
Advisory boards and committees
Community Vibrancy Advisory Board |
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Vacancies: 0 Activities: Advise Council on policy and high-level plenary issues contributing to a vibrant community Meeting details: Last Wednesday of the month 5:30 pm (2+ hours) with some additional subcommittee work Contact for more information: Leah Prestayko, 403-529-8310 / Bonnie-Lou Yaroshko, 403-529-8316 Deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2022. Community Vibrancy Advisory Board focuses on recreation, leisure, culture, arts and social matters in the community. Member responsibilities are found in Bylaw #4661. The board will consist of nine members and will meet at least eight times a year. Members are asked to participate in sub-committee work and community activities as well. Board members have the opportunity to:
Our goal is to establish an advisory board that reflects the diversity of our community and promotes equal opportunities and inclusion. We want our members to have a mix of different personal, professional and volunteer experiences, skill sets and perspectives. For more information, please contact: Bonnie-Lou Yaroshko |
Medicine Hat Public Library Board |
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Vacancies: 0 Activities: Management, regulation and control of Library, plus other Advocacy work, as Board work may require Meeting details: First Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m. (2+ hours), plus minimum of one monthly Contact for more information: Ken Feser, 403-502-8528 Roles and responsibilities of a library board member can be found on the Medicine Hat Public Library website. For more information, please contact: Ken Feser, Chief Librarian |
Assessment review and appeal boards
Assessment Review Board |
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Vacancies: 0 Activities: Hears residential, commercial and multi dwelling taxation appeals (mandated training and paid hearing time) Meeting details: Sept/Oct/Nov dates depending on appeals Contact for more information: City Clerk Department, 403-529-8382 |
Composite Assessment Review Board (CARB) |
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Hears and decides on complaints against the assessments of any (multi-commercial units) land, improvements, business or local improvements in the City of Medicine Hat. |
Local Assessment Review Board (LARB) |
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Hears and decides on complaints against the assessments of residential properties with three or fewer dwelling units, farmland or a tax notice other than a property tax notice in the City of Medicine Hat. |
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board |
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Vacancies: 0 Activities: Hears appeals from development authority and some Bylaw orders (mandated training) Meeting details: As and when appeals received (2+ hours) Contact for more information: City Clerk Department, 403-529-8382 Hears subdivision appeals and development appeals in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Government Act and Bylaw #3009. Current Council members are:
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Commissions
Combative Sports Commission |
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Vacancies: 0 Activities: Management, regulation & control of combative sports Meeting details: Call of the chair Contact for more information: Scott Richter, 403-502-8065 Combative Sports Commission's mandate is to act in a regulatory capacity for Committee and Council with respect to regulating, governing, and controlling combative sports within Medicine Hat. BylawsBylaw No. 4048 and the Rules and Regulations were approved by Council May 16, 2011 to re-establish the Medicine Hat Combative Sports Commission (Commission) to regulate and control combative sports within Medicine Hat. Bylaw No. 4380 amendments were added to allow the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to approve changes to the rules and regulations.
Bylaw No. 4048 grants the Commission the authority to regulate both professional and amateur combative sports (i.e. boxing and mixed martial arts), but the rules and regulations exempt well- established amateur governing bodies (i.e. Alberta Amateur Boxing Association), and provides the Commission the flexibility to exempt other governing bodies if required. The Commission continually reviews their Bylaw and Rules and Regulations and makes amendments to modernize and update their operating procedures. Responsibilities of the commissionThe Commission is responsible for the safety of contestants and the audience by ensuring that:
The Commission has established its own financial account to track revenues and expenses, and has established a Board of five members. The Executive Director of the Commission is a City employee appointed by the CAO, as per the Bylaw, and performs administrative duties for the Commission. Promoter documentsEvent documentsMajor Events
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Municipal Planning Commission |
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Vacancies: 0 Activities: Advises and recommends land use planning matters to Council; exercises sub development and development powers Meeting details: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 2:30 p.m. (2+ hours) Contact for more information: City Clerk Department, 403-529-8220 Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) acts as the principal advisory body to Council in matters relating to land use planning. Duties of the Commission include
Members are elected to the Commission for a three-year term. Council representatives are:
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Police Commission |
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Vacancies: 0 Activities: Various powers under the Police Act & Bylaw #1651 Meeting details: Fourth Thursday of each month, 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m, second Thursday of each month 12:00 p.m. (informal session) Contact for more information: Ted Rodych (Chair), 403-502-8908 Please note, you must obtain a Police Records Check and submit it to the City Clerk department after you have submitted your online application. Present a copy of your application when requesting the records check and the fee will be waived. Please visit the Police Commission website for more information. Current Council members include:
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Standing committees
Administrative Committee |
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The Administrative Committee is comprised of the administrative heads of the City organization and approves qualified tenders, authorizes initiation of legal proceedings more than $50,000, recommends policies and programs, and directs the preparation of operating and capital budgets and long-range forecasts for presentation to Council. Members
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Administrative and Legislative Review Committee |
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The Administrative and Legislative Review Committee deals with matters relating to legislation, administration and organization, as referred to it by Council. Members
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Audit Committee |
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The Audit Committee’s focus is to oversee management’s conduct in maintaining an effective internal control structure and in the preparation of the Corporation’s financial statements. The Audit Committee oversees the work of the independent auditors for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report and related work. It advises and makes recommendations to City Council with respect to the annual financial statements and report, as well as the audit scope and results of the external audit. Members
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Corporate Services Committee |
The Corporate Service Committee focuses on policy issues for which the committee is assigned and analysis of and recommendation to Council on ways and means of dealing with matters placed before them including issues on:
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| Economic, Land and Strategic Planning and Development Committee |
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The Economic, Land and Strategic Planning and Development Committee, in addition to any other duties referred by Council shall deal with matters relating to:
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Energy and Infrastructure Committee |
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Energy and Infrastructure Committee’s focus is policy issues, for which the committee is assigned, and analysis of, and recommendation to, Council on ways and means of dealing with matters placed before them including issues on:
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Public Services Committee |
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Focuses on policy issues, for which the committee is assigned, and analysis of, and recommendation to, Council on ways and means of dealing with matters placed before them including issues on:
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Additional information |
Working groups
Working Group for Heritage Resources |
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Vacancies: 0 Activities: Assists with promoting the conservation, preservation, restoration, retention and awareness of local heritage resources Meeting details: Second Thursday of every month, 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. Contact for more information: Aaron Nelson, 403-502-8785 Our city is rich in heritage resources, both public and private. The purpose of the Heritage Resources Working Group is to support the protection of these valuable resources for future generations. Heritage resources include built structures, streetscapes, historical and archeological sites, as well as landscapes, archeological specimens and natural features of heritage and historical significance. The mandate of the working group is to assist with promoting the conservation, preservation, restoration, retention, and awareness of local heritage resources. This work will be based upon the Province of Alberta's Historical Resources Act - R.S.A. 2000. The Heritage Resources Working Group will:
For more information, please contact: Aaron Nelson |
Working Group for Accessibility and Inclusion |
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Vacancies: 0 Activities: Advise and support City departments on issues related to persons with physical, developmental and mental health disabilities Meeting details: First Wednesday of each month, 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact for more information: Leslie Jerry, 403-502-8086 The Working Group for Accessibility & Inclusion (WGAI) is an advisory body under the City of Medicine Hat’s Community Development department. Its primary purpose is to advise and support City departments on issues related to persons with physical, developmental and mental health disabilities. The WGAI recognizes both visible and invisible disabilities. Its goals include equitable participation of persons with disabilities, and all of the City of Medicine Hat’s public facilities, programs and services are accessible and inclusive. For more information, please contact: Leslie Jerry |
Outside representation
City Council members |
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Many members of City Council also represent the City on committees and boards outside of the organization.
Please contact the council representative if you want to find out more about their specific committee or board. |