Apply to a Council Committee

Want to help shape the future of Red Deer? We’re looking for community members to join City Council Committees. Whether you’re an expert in a field or just want to give back, there’s a committee for you.
Help Shape our City

Council and community committees play an essential advisory role, supporting Council with valuable insights across various sectors in our community. These committees, commissions, and boards are formed under the Municipal Government Act and municipal bylaws to serve the needs of Red Deer.

There are 15 committees, each with a different focus. See below for descriptions of each committee along with the requirements for volunteer members and the application process. If you have questions about the application process, please review our Frequently Asked Questions or reach out to us at councilcommittees@reddeer.ca or 403-342-8132.

Thank you to everyone who applies and contributes to the success of our committees

Council Committees

Ad Hoc Economic Development Committee

Focus:

A sustainable and strong governance model based on reviewing different options and best practices and a transition plan to that model.

Vacancies:

There are currently no vacancies.

Meetings:

Meetings occur when called. There will be one or two meetings per month, anticipated to be 6 hours a month.

Ad Hoc Committee Terms of References:

Term of References - Ad Hoc Economic Development Committee (pdf)

Apply: 

Thank you for your interest. Applications are now closed.

Audit Committee

Focus:

The Audit Committee assists Council in the discharge of its oversight responsibilities by overseeing the organizations operations through the monitoring of financial reporting, internal control, enterprise risk management processes and any other matter referred by Council.

Term:

  • up to two years

Vacancies:

There are currently no vacancies.

Meetings:

  • Audit Committee meets once monthly, as required

Terms of Reference:

Apply:

Thank you for your interest. Applications are now closed.

Housing and Homelessness Integration Committee

Purpose:

The purpose of the Housing and Homelessness Integration Committee is to positively contribute to the Housing Goal of The City’s Social Policy Framework “Safe, accessible and affordable housing is available to all and everyone is appropriately housed”.

Membership:

12 - 14 members, including two Council representatives, as outlined in the Terms of Reference

Preferred Committee Experience / Competencies:

  • Committee meeting experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of homelessness
  • Knowledge of social programs on affordable housing and/or community plans to end homelessness 

Vacancies:

Six (6) vacancies:

  • 1 representative from a Homeless Service Shelter Agency
  • 2 representative from a Housing Public Entity
  • 1 representative from Alberta Health Services
  • 1 representative from the Faith Community
  • 1 citizen representative

Term:

Staggered - 1 - 2 year term

Meeting held:

The 4th Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. (as required)

Collaborative Community Housing and Homelessness Integration Committee Terms of Reference:

2021 - Housing and Homelessness Integration Committee Terms of Reference (pdf)

Apply:

The application period is from August 18, 2025 to September 19, 2025.

Apply Online

Housing & Homelessness Integration Committee Application Form 2025 (pdf)

Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

Focus:

The Board hears appeals from subdivision and development permit decisions made under the provisions of the Intermunicipal Development Plan with the City's Growth Area. 

Term:

Staggered - three year term.

Vacancies:

  • Several citizen representatives

Preferred Knowledge/Competencies:

  • Previous Board / Committee experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Intermunicipal Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
  • Legal experience
  • Quasi-judicial or administrative tribunal experience
  • Land use experience

Meetings:

As required with variable start times and durations.

Bylaw 3408/2008 - Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (pdf)
Bylaw 3408/2008 - Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Map (pdf)

Apply:

The application period is from August 18, 2025 to September 19, 2025.

Apply Online

Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Application Form 2025 (pdf)

Mayor's Recognition Awards Committee

Focus:

Recognizing individual(s), group(s), or team(s) whose actions have brought honour and recognition to the city of Red Deer.

Term:

Staggered - two or three year term

Vacancies:

Five (5) citizen representatives

Meetings:

Meetings occur when called. There will be two or three meetings per year in March - April at 5:30 p.m., 1 - 2 hours in length.

Mayor's Recognition Awards Committee Terms of Reference (pdf)

Apply:

The application period is from August 18, 2025 to September 19, 2025.

Apply Online

Mayor's Recognition Awards Committee Application Form 2025 (pdf)

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC)

Focus:

Acts as an authority in all matters assigned under the Land Use Bylaw, Council or by the Development Officer.

Preferred Knowledge / Competencies:

  • Previous Board / Committee experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Municipal Planning Commission
  • Knowledge of Red Deer communities, neighbourhoods, subdivisions
  • Knowledge of land use, design, planning, and / or development
  • Experience with reviewing applications

Vacancies:

Four (4) citizen representatives

Term:

2 year term

Meetings:

Meetings are held every Wednesday (as required) at 9 a.m. for up to two hours.

Municipal Planning Commission Terms of Reference (pdf)  
3576-2016 - Committees Bylaw (pdf)

Apply:

The application period is from August 18, 2025 to September 19, 2025.

Apply Online

Municipal Planning Commission Application Form 2025 (pdf)

Municipal Policing Committee

Focus:

Establish a Policing Committee and function in accordance with the Police Act, RSA 2000.  Please refer to the Terms of Reference for further details. 

Term:

2-3 years 

Information and Preferred Knowledge / Competencies:

Municipal Policing Committee Information Package (pdf)

Vacancies:

There are currently no vacancies.

Meetings:

Meetings will take place quarterly with the ability for additional meetings.

Terms of Reference: 

Policing Committee TOR (pdf)

Apply:

Thank you for your interest. Applications are now closed.

Public Art Commission

Focus:

Provides expert input and community input on public art for the City of Red Deer.

Term:

2 year term

Preferred Knowledge / Competencies:

  • Previous Board / Committee experience
  • Understanding of the Public Art Commission
  • Knowledgeable about art

Vacancies:

Four (4) vacancies: 

  • 1 citizen representative
  • 3 representatives knowledgeable about art

Meetings:

The second Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m., as required.

Public Art Commission Terms of Reference (pdf)

Apply:

The application period is from August 18, 2025 to September 19, 2025.

Apply Online

Public Art Application Form 2025 (pdf)

Red Deer Tribunals

Focus: 

Hears appeals related to some of the bylaws created by The City of Red Deer.

Term:

Three year term

Vacancies:

One (1) citizen representative

Meetings:

Meetings are held as needed during the day or evening. Training will be provided and is mandatory. Meeting duration depends on the number of appeals filed.

Red Deer Tribunals Information:

2022 - Red Deer Tribunals Information sheet (pdf)

Red Deer Tribunal Bylaw (pdf)

Apply:

The application period is from August 18, 2025 to September 19, 2025.

Apply Online

Red Deer Tribunals Application Form 2025 (pdf)

Red Deer Subdivision & Development Appeal Board

Please refer to information on Red Deer Tribunals

Red Deer & District Family and Community Support Services

The Red Deer & District Family and Community Support Services Board requires one Citizen Representative be appointed to the FCSS Finance Committee, a subcommittee of the FCSS Board. The time commitment for the subcommittee is over and above the hours indicated for board meetings. 

Focus:

Supporting community programs that help to accomplish the vision of: empowered individuals, healthy families, and caring communities.

Preferred Knowledge / Competencies:

  • Previous Board / Committee experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of social agencies and social programs
  • Knowledge of government funding
  • Knowledge of the city of Red Deer and its communities

Term:

Two year term

Vacancies:

Three (3) citizen representatives

Meetings:

Held on the first Tuesday of the month (as required) at 5 p.m., for 2 - 3 hours.

Red Deer & District Family & Community Support Services Board information (pdf)

Apply:

The application period is from August 18, 2025 to September 19, 2025.

Apply Online

Red Deer & District Family and Community Support Services Application Form 2025 (pdf)

Community Committees

Central Alberta Economic Partnership – Business Representative

Focus:

Central Alberta Economic Partnership works to empower it’s communities to advance sustainable regional economic development. The City of Red Deer appoints a Business Representative to represent the city on behalf of the business community.

Board Member Attributes:

  • Active member of Red Deer’s business community
  • Understanding of Red Deer’s business community and it’s needs
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Member Responsibilities

  • Members are expected to promote regional economic development in Central Alberta;
  • Members are expected to educate themselves on the mission, vision, goals, and priorities of the Association;
  • Members are expected to attend the Annual General Meeting; and
  • Each member is expected to read the Annual Business Plan and Strategic Plan.

Term:

3 year term

Vacancies:

There are currently no vacancies on the Central Alberta Economic Partnership .

Meetings:

  • Required to attend the Annual General Meeting (June) and Fall General Meeting (November) and would be invited to two Engagement Sessions each year.
  • The Business Rep can choose to run for the Board of Directors. If successful you would need to attend 4 additional meetings and a planning session each year.

Apply:

Thank you for your interest. Applications are now closed.

Library Board

Focus:

The Library Board is an autonomous legal entity governed by the Alberta Libraries Act, which speaks and has authority for the library. It is responsible for the management, regulation and control of the library. This involves the setting of policy, identification of the community's needs, development of long and short-term plans, promotion of the library in the community, and the establishment of an annual budget.

Term:

Staggered - three year term

Vacancies

Three (3) citizen representatives

Meetings:

Board Meeting: Last Wednesday of each month (except July, August and December), at 6:30 p.m., for approximately two hours; and one of two sub-committee meetings monthly. Sub-Committee meeting times are determined by the Board in consultation with members. Board members will also be present at Board planning sessions (typically one Saturday per year) and may represent the library by attending or participating in various library or community events.

Library Board Information: 

Apply:

The application period is from August 18, 2025 to September 19, 2025.

Apply Online

Library Board Application Form 2025 (pdf)

Red Deer Regional Airport Board

Focus:

General management of the Red Deer Regional Airport Authority.

Term:

Staggered - four year term

Vacancies:

Three (3) citizen representatives

Meetings:

Monthly, on the third Thursday of the month (except July and August) at 4:30 p.m. for two hours

Requirements for the Red Deer Regional Airport Authority Board (pdf)

Apply:

The application period is from August 18, 2025 to September 19, 2025.

Apply Online

Red Deer Regional Airport Board Application Form 2025 (pdf)

River Bend Golf & Recreation Society (Red Deer)

Focus:

Oversees operations of the River Bend Golf and Recreation Area, including budgeting and disbursing of approved funds

Term:

Staggered - 3 year term

Information and Preferred Knowledge / Competencies:

2022 - River Bend Board Information (pdf)

Vacancies:

Three (3) citizen representatives

Meetings:

Monthly, on the third Tuesday of the month, at 5:15 p.m. for approximately two hours, and committee meetings held four times per year. 

Apply:

The application period is from August 18, 2025 to September 19, 2025.

Apply Online

River Bend Golf & Recreation Society Application Form 2025 (pdf)