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:

Two (2) 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:

Applications are open until vacancies have been filled.

Apply Online

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

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:

Two (2) vacancies:

• One (1) citizen representative
• One (1) citizen alternate representative

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:

Applications are open until vacancies have been filled.

Apply Online

Municipal Planning Commission Application Form 2025 (pdf)

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:

Applications are open until vacancies have been filled.

Apply Online

Red Deer Tribunals Application Form 2025 (pdf)

Please refer to information on Red Deer Tribunals

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:

One (1) Indigenous citizen representative

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:

Applications are open until vacancies have been filled.

Apply Online

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

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.

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:

One (1) 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:

Applications are open until vacancies have been filled.

Apply Online

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