On Nov. 9, 2010, Councillors learned of their new appointments to committees.
On all the committees I have served - I have enjoyed meeting many extra-ordinary residents. The experience has been a great one.
This round of appointments sees me saying a fond farewell to both the Senior and Youth Advisory Committees. It was a privilege to encourage them in their pursuits. The Youth Advisory Committee improved the Youth Council website and proactively identified key issues to Council that impact youth in our community. The Seniors Advisory have a tremendous outreach program – one that is responsible for being the ‘eyes and ears’ for Strathcona County as they identify senior’s issues and supported the development of the County’s Older Adult Plan. I hope that I contributed in some small way to achieving their annual goals.
This year I have been asked to take on the role of Council representative on the Library Board, the Festival Place Advisory Committee, and the Information & Volunteer Centre Board of Directors. I am extremely excited about joining these groups and look forward to supporting these members as they work toward achieving their priorities in the next year. As representative of Council, I will share Council and County goals – looking for common objectives where we can work together to increase the quality of life of our urban and rural residents in Strathcona County. I will also report their challenges and successes back to Council – in an effort to strengthen the partnerships.
I am pleased to remain on the Boards and Selections Committee, Pioneer Housing Foundation, and the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. All of these committees offer a rewarding experience to me, as a Councillor, and I believe to our public members. Members of the public have an opportunity to interview for many of these committees in November of every year.
I take my appointment on committees very seriously and believe they are an integral part of my role as Councillor. Attendance and participation are crucial. I intend to pursue the definition of the elected officials’ obligations in December when Council develops policy around the Roles & Responsibilities of the position as per the recommendations of the Cuff Report.
Because I feel strongly that residents have a right to be fully informed, I will be putting my annual attendance on all of these committees on both this website and the Strathcona County website – similar to me listing all priority fund expenditures in the last term. I will also be reporting to residents on the activities of these committees on a regular basis.
This is also the time of year that selections are made to all public committees. This year we have 73 residents interviewing for 47 positions on a dozen committees. These committees are as diverse and exciting as our community - dealing with issues that range from social to enviornmental and economic. Descriptions of these committees can be found here on the County website
Information on which Councillors wereappointed to which committees.
This is also the time of year that selections are made to all public committees. This year we have 73 residents interviewing for 47 positions on a dozen committees. These committees are as diverse and exciting as our community - dealing with issues that range from social to enviornmental and economic. Descriptions of these committees can be found here on the County website
Information on which Councillors wereappointed to which committees.
