Lac La Biche County establishes committees and boards for the purposes of advising Council on topics like crime reduction, dealing with taxation complaints, hearing development appeals, and much more. Members of the public are invited to apply: serving on committees and boards is an excellent way to get involved in the political process and weigh-in on issues that impact the municipality.
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CURRENT OPENINGS
Lac La Biche County is proud to be a diverse, healthy and safe community, and relies on the engagement of its community members, as such the County is undertaking a recruitment campaign to fill the following vacancies:
Lac La Biche County Library Board
Open until suitable candidates found.
The Lac La Biche County Library Board is responsible for the management of two sites located at the Bold Center (the Stuart MacPherson Public Library) and at Ecole Plamondon (the Plamondon Municipal Library), plus pop-up locations. The Library Board services the entirety of Lac La Biche County, including the surrounding Indigenous communities, and provides leadership in delivering a variety of quality materials and services that is welcoming and respectful.
The Lac La Biche County Library Board is seeking one (1) Board Member with the following characteristics:
- Belief in the importance of libraries and commitment to the vision and mission;
- Willingness to serve, and to sit on one or more Board committees as required;
- Skill or knowledge in one or more areas of Board governance: policy, program, personnel, finance or advocacy.
The Board meets up to 6 evenings a year at the Bold Center location for approximately 3 hours per meeting and is seeking two (2) Board Members for 3-year terms.
The Lac La Biche County Library Board Bylaw #16-030 can be found on the Lac La Biche County Website at: https://www.laclabichecounty.com/p/bylaws.
How to Apply:
If you wish to apply, please complete a Committee Member Application Form and forward to legservices@laclabichecounty.com. Open until suitable candidate(s) found.
A copy of the application form and the Committee Member Selection Policy and Procedure can be found on the Lac La Biche County Website under Work With Us>Committee Vacancies. Remuneration is paid in accordance with the Committee Members Remuneration Policy which can be found at: www.laclabichecounty.com/p/policies.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Legislative Services at legservices@laclabichecounty.com or 780-623-6740.
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB)
Open until suitable candidates found.
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is a quasi-judicial board that hears appeals on subdivision and development decisions made by the subdivision and development authority.
The Board meets as required and is seeking Members at Large for a term of three (3) years. Please note that the Municipal Government Act requires Members to successfully complete a training program.
A copy of the SDAB Bylaw 21-007 can be found HERE.
How to Apply:
If you wish to apply, please complete a Committee Member Application Form and forward to legservices@laclabichecounty.com. Open until suitable candidate(s) found.
A copy of the application form and the Committee Member Selection Policy and Procedure can be found on the Lac La Biche County Website under Work With Us>Committee Vacancies. Remuneration is paid in accordance with the Committee Members Remuneration Policy which can be found at: www.laclabichecounty.com/p/policies .
If you have any additional questions, please contact Legislative Services at legservices@laclabichecounty.com or 780-623-6740.
Agricultural Appeals Committee
Open until suitable candidates found.
The Agricultural Appeal Committee is seeking Members at Large to hear appeals pursuant to the Weed Control Act and/or the Agricultural Pests Act. Members at Large are required to serve on an independent panel to hear matters prescribed under the legislation. Agricultural and/or legal expertise is considered an asset. Current members of the Agricultural Service Board are not eligible to be appointed to the appeals committee to hear appeals under the Weed Control Act or the Agricultural Pests Act.
The Agricultural Appeals Committee will meet as needed and is seeking Members-At-Large for the 2024 calendar year.
Click here to view the Agricultural Appeals Committee Bylaw 23-001.
How to apply: If you wish to apply, please complete a Committee Member Application Form and forward to legservices@laclabichecounty.com.
A copy of the application form and the Committee Member Selection Policy and Procedure can be found on this page. Remuneration is paid in accordance with the Committee Members Remuneration Policy which can be found at: www.laclabichecounty.com/p/policies .
If you have any additional questions, please contact Legislative Services at legservices@laclabichecounty.com or 780-623-6740.
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board - 1 position
Open until suitable candidate found.
The Family and Community Support Services Board promotes and encourages citizen awareness of social issues and recommendations for programming and prevention programs. The Board acts as a liaison between Council and Community groups, recommends social policies, and serves as an advisor to the Associate CAO, Recreation and Community Services Division by providing counsel in program development and management.
The Family and Community Support Services Board meets monthly and is seeking one (1) member for a three-year term.
A copy of the Family and Community Support Services Bylaw can be found here: https://www.laclabichecounty.com/p/bylaws
How to Apply
If you wish to apply, please complete a Committee Member Application Form and forward to legservices@laclabichecounty.com.
A copy of the application form and the Committee Member Selection Policy and Procedure can be found on this page. Remuneration is paid in accordance with the Committee Members Remuneration Policy which can be found at: www.laclabichecounty.com/p/policies.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Legislative Services at legservices@laclabichecounty.com or 780-623-6740.
Lac La Biche County Economic Development Advisory Committee
Open until suitable candidates found.
The Lac La Biche County Economic Development Advisory Committee was established to serve in an advisory capacity to County Council. The committee will provide Lac La Biche County Council guidance on general section direction for the purpose of prioritization of policies, objectives and projects related to strategic goals and outcomes for economic development in Lac La Biche County.
The Economic Development Advisory Committee will monitor relevant planning documents and provide broad perspective feedback for updates and/or change as required, in addition to assist in opening lines of communication on economic development opportunities.
Lac La Biche County is seeking representation for the following seats for one (1) year and two (2) year terms:
- Non-Profit Seat
- Indigenous Seat
- Industry Seat
HOW TO APPLY:
If you would like to apply, please submit a Committee Member Application Form, and forward it to legservices@laclabichecounty.com. Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates have been found.
A copy of the application form and the Committee Member Selection Policy and Procedure can be found below. If you have any additional questions, please contact Legislative Services at legservices@laclabichecounty.com or 780-623-6740.
The Economic Development Advisory Committee Bylaw 20-039 can be viewed at:
The Terms of Reference can be viewed at the following link:
Lac La Biche Watershed Management Plan Implementation Committee - 1 Member-at-Large
Open until suitable candidate found.
The Lac La Biche Watershed Management Plan Implementation Committee was established to implement the recommendations set out in the Lac La Biche Watershed Management Plan (WMP). The committee will be compromised of stakeholder organizations and is seeking a resident Member-at-Large.
If you are a resident member of Lac La Biche County and enthusiastic about implementing the 2021 WMP goals, objectives and recommendations that aim to protect and restore the lake and watershed by leading knowledge sharing, research, policy and action, then you’re encouraged to apply as a Member-at-Large.
The Watershed Management Plan Implementation Committee Bylaw can be found here: https://www.laclabichecounty.com/p/bylaws
The Watershed Management Plan can be found here: https://www.laclabichecounty.com/p/lac-la-biche-watershed-management-plan.
How to Apply:
If you wish to apply for the position, please complete a Committee Member Application Form and forward to legservices@laclabichecounty.com.
A copy of the application form and the Committee Member Selection Policy and Procedure can be found on the Lac La Biche County Website under Work With Us>Committee Vacancies.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Legislative Services at legservices@laclabichecounty.com or by calling 780-623-1747.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for the above mentioned positions, please complete a Committee Member Application Form and forward it to legservices@laclabichecounty.com.
Access the Committee Member Selection Policy & Application Form by clicking on the link below:
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