Committees and Boards

Council has established a number of Council Committees through a Council Committees Bylaw which contains the Terms of Reference for each Committee. 

The composition of the majority of the Council Committees includes Councillors and Members-at-large from the community who are appointed by Council. There is no remuneration for Member-at-large appointments with the exception of the Assessment Review Boards.  

Member-at-large applications are accepted January to September as vacancies become available and September to October for vacancies that expire December 31st.  With the exception of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, and the Assessment Review Boards, the appointment can be for a 1,2, or 3-year term commencing the date of Council's authorization until December 31st.  To preview the vacancies, click on this link Volunteer Opportunities 

Each year Council recognizes the important contribution members make to the community. Council hosts an Appreciation Luncheon in July or August and a Recognition Ceremony in January of the following year for those members whose term expired on December 31st of the previous year. A formal acknowledgement is given to each member. 

To preview the Council Committee meeting schedules, agendas and minutes click on this link Council Committees Calendar 

The City's two assessment review boards established by bylaw are:

  1. The Local Assessment Review Board hears complaints about assessment notices for residential property with three or fewer dwellings and farmland, plus some types of tax notice.
  2. The Composite Assessment Review Board hears complaints about residential properties with four or more dwelling units and non-residential assessments.

The Local Assessment Review Board and the Composite Assessment Review Board is currently made up of the following members:

  • John Bibo - Appointment Expires 2026
  • Don Cherkas - Appointment Expires 2027

The Boards have no limits for membership and are always recruiting. Members are required to complete a mandatory provincial certification training program every three years. The Boards meet as required.

For further information about on the Boards, call Legislative Services 780.672.4426 or email Legislative Services.

The Camrose Airport Commission aids and assists in the continued development and operation of the Camrose Airport. 

Composition: 6 members appointed by City Council

  • 1 City Councillor.
  • A maximum of two Members-at-large may be non-residents of the City of Camrose provided that:
    • They are the owner or a major shareholder of a company owning property within the City of Camrose, or
    • They are the lessee or a major shareholder of a company leasing a hangar at the Camrose Municipal Airport.
  • The remaining Members-at-Large must be residents of the City of Camrose. 

The City Council appointed members are:

  • Councillor D.J. Ilg 
  • Barry Graham, Chair - Appointment Expires 2025
  • Blain Fowler, Vice-Chair - Appointment Expires 2025
  • Christopher Innes - Appointment Expires 2026
  • Clifford Denham - Appointment Expires 2026

The Camrose Airport Commission meets on the third Wednesday of every second month at 10:00 a.m., in the Airport Terminal Building.  

For further information about the Committee, call 780.672.4428 or email Engineering Services. 

The Camrose and Area Lodge Authority have the overall responsibility for the operation of the seniors' lodges in Camrose and Bashaw. The lodges provide housing opportunities for one of the fastest growing segments of the population.

The City of Camrose appoints to serve on the Authority:

  • Councillor David Francoeur
  • Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy
  • Councillor Don Rosland

The Camrose County appoints to serve on the Authority:

  • Councillor Doug Lyseng
  • Councillor Carlene Wetthuhn 

The Camrose and Area Lodge Authority proposed meeting dates are February 7, March 28, May 2, June 27, October 3, and December 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in the Heritage Building 1st Floor Boardroom, 4612 - 53 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1Y6

The Camrose and District Family and Community Support Services organization provides for the establishment, administration and operation of a joint Family and Community Support Services Program, for the benefit of the participating municipalities. The partnering municipalities are the City of Camrose, Camrose County, and the Villages of Bawlf, Bittern Lake, Edberg, Ferintosh, Hay Lakes, and Rosalind.

The City of Camrose appoints to serve on the Camrose and District Family and Community Support Services Board:

  • Councillor Agnes Hoveland 
  • Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy 
  • Councillor D.J. Ilg (Alternate) 

The Camrose County appointments to serve on the Board are 

  • Councillor Doug Lyseng
  • Councillor Carl Bergtrom
  • Reeve Cind Trautman (Alternate) 

The Camrose and District Family and Community Support Services Board meet on the fourth Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m., in the Camrose and District Family and Community Support Service Boardroom, 4821 - 51 Street. 

The Camrose Arts Council Board shall advise City Council on matters pertaining to arts and culture activities in the City of Camrose and act as a governing body to disseminate grants as delegated under the current “Arts Council Grant Funding Bylaw” for arts and culture initiatives while championing a cohesive and collaborative arts and culture community. View the Camrose Arts Council Board Terms of Reference. 

Composition: 7 Members 2 City Councillors and 5 members-at-large

The Camrose Arts Council Board is currently made up of the following members:

  • Councillor Agnes Hoveland 
  • Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy
  • Carol-May Cote - Appointment Expires 2025
  • Stacey Beach, Vice-Chair, - Appointment Expires 2025
  • Steven Hansen,- Appointment Expires 2026
  • Mike Ploner, Chair - Appointment Expires 2026
  • David Roth - Appointment Expires 2027

The Board meets on the third Thursday of each month, except for July, August and December, at 5:00 p.m., in the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre.

For information about the Board or grant funding opportunities contact Recreation and Culture at 780.672.9949 or email the Camrose Arts Council Board.

The Camrose Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee is a continuing Committee whose purpose is to help Camrose become a more environmentally sustainable community, by advising Council and participating in relevant City and community initiatives.  

Composition:  11 Members, 1 City Councillor, 8 Members-at-Large, 1 Member from University of Alberta and 1 Member from the Battle River Watershed Alliance

The Camrose Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee is currently made up of the following members:

  • Councillor, Joy-Anne Murphy 
  • Larry Cantelo - Appointment Expires 2025
  • Allison McPherson - Appointment Expires 2025 
  • Heidi Bergstrom, Vice-Chair - Appointment Expires 2026
  • Mianna Popik - Appointment Expires December 2026
  • Pam Stacey, Chair - Appointment Expires 2027
  • Don Cherkas - Appointment Expires 2027
  • Judy Cucheran - Appointment Expires 2027
  • Joseph Wiebe - University of Alberta Augustana Campus Representative - Appointment Expires 2026
  • Susanna Bruneau - Battle River Watershed Alliance Representative - Appointment Expires 2027

The Committee meets every third Tuesday of the month from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. in Committee Room 126 at City Hall. 

For further information about the Committee, call Planning Services 780.672.4428 or email planning@camrose.ca 

The Camrose Intermunicipal Committee is a committee established by the City of Camrose and Camrose County to provide for the following:

  • To monitor the implementation of regulatory provisions of the Intermunicipal Development Plan and the general effectiveness of the plan.
  • To carry forward and address any specific initiatives and actions identified in the plan.
  • To undertake periodic reviews of the plan.
  • To review and amend the Plan initiated by either the City of Camrose or Camrose County.

The Camrose City Council appointments to serve on the Committee are: 

  • Councillor Lucas Banack
  • Councillor Agnes Hoveland
  • Councillor Don Rosland
  • Mayor PJ Stasko (Alternate)

The Camrose County appointments to serve on the Committee are:

  • Councillor Grant Bailey
  • Councillor Carlene Wetthuhn
  • Reeve Cindy Trautman

The Camrose Intermunicipal Committee meets as required.

For further information about the Committee, call Legislative Services 780.672.4426 or email Legislative Services

The Camrose Performing Arts Centre Board of Governors provides leadership and guidance to the Camrose Performing Arts Centre Management Board who manage the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre in Camrose.

The City of Camrose appoints two City Councillors to the Camrose Performing Arts Centre Board of Governors:

  • Councillor Agnes Hoveland
  • Councillor Wayne Throndson

The Camrose Performing Arts Centre Board of Governors meets as required.

The Camrose Police Commission oversees the Camrose Police Service to ensure effective, efficient and accountable policing is provided to Camrose citizens and visitors.

Composition: 10 Members, 2 City Councillors, 5 Members-at-large appointed by City Council and 1 to 3 Members-at-large appointed by the province.

The Camrose Police Commission is currently made up of the following members:

  • Councillor Lucas Banack
  • Councillor Wayne Throndson
  • Allan Lee Katchur, Chairman (City)- Appointment Expires 2025
  • Rick Myers (City) - Appointment Expires 2025
  • Tena Lansing (Provincial) - Appointment 2026
  • Malcolm Kirkland (City) - Appointment Expires 2026
  • Adrian Zinck (City)- Appointment Expires 2027

The Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month, excluding August, at 8:00 a.m., in the Committee Room 126 at City Hall, unless otherwise determined. 

For further information about the Commission contact the Camrose Police Commission. 

The Camrose Public Library Board oversees the operation of the Camrose Public Library.

Composition: 10 Members, 1 City Councillor, 1 Camrose County Councillor, 8 Members-at-large with not more that 3 from the Camrose County.

The members appointed to serve on the Board are:

  • City of Camrose Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy - Organizational Meeting 2026
  • Camrose County Councillor Martin Maxwell - Organizational Meeting 2026
  • Margaret Holliston (City Member) - Appointment Expires 2025
  • Peter Hamm (Camrose County) - Appointment Expires 2025
  • Naomi Finseth (City Member) - Appointment Expires 2025
  • Cheryl Dezall (City Member) - Appointment Expires 2026
  • Lucy Ernst (City Member) - Appointment Expires 2026
  • Renee Greer, Chair, (City Member) - Appointment Expires 2027
  • Margaret Weir Andreassen (City Member) - Appointments Expires 2027
  • Jacqueline Schaffter (City Member) - Appointment Expires 2028

The Camrose Public Library Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., meetings will be held in a hybrid-setting via zoom and at the Camrose Public Library.  

If you are interested in learning about the role of the Library Board view the Camrose Public Library Board.

The Camrose Recreation Committee is Committee established to provide for cost sharing agreements related to city recreation facilities.

The City Council appointed Committee members are:

  • Councillor Lucas Banack
  • Councillor D.J. Ilg
  • Councillor Don Rosland
  • Mayor PJ Stasko (Alternate)

The Camrose Recreation Committee meets as required.

The Camrose Regional Exhibition Board governs the Camrose Regional Exhibition and Agricultural Society.  The Board of Directors has eleven members, nine members are voted on, one appointed representative from the City of Camrose and one appointed representative from the Camrose County.  

  • Councillor Lana Broker
  • Councillor David Francoeur (Alternate)

The Camrose Regional Exhibition Board of Directors on the third Wednesday of every month, except for July and August at 5:30 p.m., in the Camrose Regional Exhibition.

The City of Camrose has two Council Members who sit as observers on the Capital Region Southwest Water Services Commission:

  • Councillor Lana Broker
  • Councillor Wayne Throndson
  • Malcolm Boyd, City Manager, or Designate
  • Kirstopher Johnson, General Manager Infrastructure Services, Alternate 

The Capital Regional Southwest Water Services Commission meets January 18, March 21, April 18 (Annual), May 16, September 19 and November 24 (Organizational).

The Community Transit Advisory Committee will provide a forum for input and exchange of ideas on active and public transportation. The Committee will research and develop proposals aimed at improving transportation initiatives.  

Composition: 8 Members, 1 City Councillor, 7 Members-at-large from the City of Camrose.

The Committee members are:

  • Councillor Lucas Banack
  • Councillor Wayne Throndson (Alternate)
  • Elliott Harder, Vice-Chair - Appointment Expires 2026
  • Margaret E. Bagdan - Appointment Expires 2026
  • Patricia Johnston, Chair - Appointment Expires 2027
  • Don Cherkas - Appointment Expires 2027

The Community Transit Advisory Committee meets on the second Thursday of every other month at 2:30 p.m. in Committee Room 126 at City Hall. Please note that the June meeting is held in place of the July meeting.

For further information about this Committee, call Engineering Services 780.672.4428 or email Engineering Services.

The Discretionary Grants Review Committee evaluates discretionary grant applications made by organizations and award funds to successful applicants. Funds to be disbursed to organizations in accordance with the Community Grants Policy and within the pre-determined budgetary amounts. 

Composition: 3 City Councillors  

The Committee members are:

  • Councillor Lana Broker
  • Councillor Wayne Throndson
  • Councillor Don Rosland

The Discretionary Grants Review Committee meets twice a year. 

For further information about the Committee, call Legislative Services 780.672.4426 or email Legislative Services.

The Emergency Advisory Committee is responsible for the direction and control of the City's response to emergencies. The EAC may authorize the taking of any action necessary to respond to and/or recover from an emergency event.

Composition:  Mayor and 3 City Councillors

The Committee members are:

  • Mayor PJ Stasko
  • Councillor Agnes Hoveland 
  • Councillor D.J. Ilg
  • Councillor David Francoeur

The Camrose Emergency Advisory Committee meets not less than once per year and as required.

For further information about the Committee, call Legislative Services 780.672.4426 or email Legislative Services.

The Finance Committee of Council provides financial oversight to Administration on behalf of Council.

Composition: Mayor and City Council

The Committee members are:

  • Mayor PJ Stasko,
  • Councillor Lucas Banack
  • Councillor Lana Broker
  • Councillor David Francoeur
  • Councillor Agnes Hoveland 
  • Councillor D.J. Ilg
  • Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy 
  • Councillor Don Rosland
  • Councillor Wayne Throndson

The Finance Committee of Council meets as needed. 

For further information about the Committee, call Legislative Services 780.672.4426 or email Legislative Services.

The Heritage Advisory Committee is an advisory body to Council and Administration on any matter related to the heritage significance of any building structure, or landscape feature located within the City of Camrose.  

Composition: 7 Members, 2 City Councillors, 1 Alternate City Councillor and 5 Members-at-large from the City of Camrose.

The Committee members are:

  • Councillor David Francoeur 
  • Councillor Lana Broker 
  • Councillor Banack (Alternate)
  • Deanna Mason, Acting Chair - Appointment Expires 2025
  • Dennis Johnson - Appointment Expires 2026
  • Jacob Francis - Appointment Expires 2026
  • Glenda Hughes - Appointment Expires 2027 

The Heritage Advisory Committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 9:30 a.m., except for February, June, (possibly July) and December unless otherwise determined at City Hall.

For further information about the Committee, call Planning Services 780.672.4428 or email planning@camrose.ca

As part of the City of Camrose's commitment to recognizing that the City is located on Treaty 6 land, that we are all Treaty People, and to fostering truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, the Indigenous Advisory Committee is a continuing Committee whose purpose is to provide Council with guidance on honouring and recognizing the Treaty 6 relationship and fulfulling the commitment to Reconciliation. 

In consultation with the Committee Chair, efforts shall be made to incorporate a diversity of demographics and perspective in committee membership, however Indigenous heritage will be an important criterion for Members-at-large.

Composition: 1 City Councillor, plus 1 Alternate City Councillor

5 to 8 Members-at-large who are residents of Camrose or reside within a 25-kilometre radius of Camrose, at the discretion of the Member at Large Review Panel.

  • Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy
  • Councillor Don Rosland (Alternate)

The Committee meeting schedule will be set at an Organizational meeting in January 2026. 

For more information about the Committee, call Community Development 780.672.4428 or email econdev@camrose.ca

The Member at Large Review Panel is a panel established by Council to carry out the screening, interview and selection process for the Member-at-large Appointments and make recommendations to Council for appointments to Council Committees. 

Composition:  3 City Councillors 

The Panel Members are:

  • Councillor Agnes Hoveland
  • Councillor David Francoeur
  • Councillor Don Rosland

The Member at Large Review Panel meet as needed.

For further information about the Panel, call Legislative Services 780.672.4426 or email Legislative Services.

The Municipal Planning Advisory Committee acts as the principal advisory body to Council on matters relating to land use planning, which are initiated by Council and / or Administration. 

Composition: 7 Members: 3 City Councillors, 4 Members-at-Large.

The Committee Members are:

  • Councillor Lucas Banack, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor David Francoeur
  • Councillor D.J. Ilg
  • Gerald Caron - Appointment Expires 2025
  • Brad Huolt, Chair - Appointment Expires 2026
  • Trent Kowal - Appointment Expires 2026
  • Ron Harder - Appointment Expires 2027

The Municipal Planning Advisory Committee is held the last Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise determined from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in Commitee Room 126 at City Hall.

For further information about the Committee, call Planning Services 780.672.4428 or email planning@camrose.ca 

The Parkland Regional Library Board manages the regional library system by organizing, promoting and maintaining comprehensive and efficient library services.

Composition:  1 City Councillor and 1 Alternate Member appointed by City Council.

The City appointed members are:

  • Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy - Appointed Annually
  • Cheryl Dezall (Alternate Member) - Appointment expires October 31, 2026

The Parkland Regional Library Board meets the third Thursday of every third month, February, May, September, November in the Parkland Regional Library Board Room in Lacombe.

The Recreation Advisory Committee, with the guidance of the Regional Recreation Master Plan, shall advise the City Council on matters pertaining to recreation and sporting activities in the City of Camrose for the purpose of long-term operations and capital planning. 

Composition:  2 City Councillors and 2 Camrose County Councillors, 3-to 5 Members-at-large residents of the City of Camrose and 2 Members-at-large residents of the Camrose County.

The City Councillors members appointed to serve on the Committee are:

  • Councillor Lucas Banack - Organizational Meeting 2026
  • Councillor Don Rosland - Organizational Meeting 2026

The Camrose County Councillors members appointed to serve on the Committee are:

  • Councillor, Carlene Wetthuhn - Organizational Meeting 2026
  • Councillor, Jordon Banack - Organizational Meeting 2026

 The Member-at-large Members appointed to serve on the Committee are:

City of Camrose Residents:

  • John Hironaka - Appointment Expires 2025
  • Mike Rodin - Appointment Expires 2026
  • David Ritz - Appointment Expires 2027

Camrose County Residents are:

  • Sara Walkey - Appointment Expires 2026
  • Mike Forre, Chair - Appointment Expires 2027

The Committee meets on the first Wednesday in January, April, and July, unless otherwise determined at 9:00 a.m. in the Camrose Recreation Centre in room 1204. 

For more information about the Committee, call Recreation and Culture at 780.672.9195 or email Recreation and Culture.  

The Rose City Handi-van Society provides specialized services for seniors and persons with disabilities in the City of Camrose and Camrose County. The Society also operates the Camrose Community Bus for the City of Camrose.

Composition: 1 City Councillor and 1 Administrative Member appointed by City Council.

The City appointed member is:

  • Councillor Wayne Throndson

The Rose City Handi-van meets the fourth Tuesday of every month, unless otherwise specified at 1:15 p.m., in the Mirror Lake Centre. 

The Subdivision and Development Authority exercises subdivision powers and duties on behalf of the City in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, and the Subdivision and Development Authority Bylaw.

The Authority members are: 

  • Malcolm Boyd, City Manager
  • Kris Johnson General Manager, Infrastructure
  • Patricia MacQuarrie, General Manager, Community Development

The Subdivision and Development Authority meet as required.

For further information about the Authority, call Planning Services 780.672.4428 or email planning@camrose.ca

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board hears subdivision and development appeals in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, and the City's Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw.

Composition:  The Board shall be composed of not less than 5 members, 4 Members-at-large, 1 City Councillor, and 1 Alternate City Councillor

The Board members are: 

  • Councillor Lana Broker 
  • Councillor Don Rosland (Alternate)
  • Don Cherkas - Appointment Expires 2026
  • John Bibo - Appointment Expires 2027
  • Marguerite Jack - Appointment Expires 2027

For further information about the Board, call Legislative Services 780.672.4426 or email Legislative Services.

Note: Council Members serving on the above are appointed annually at the Organizational Meeting of Council.  Member at large appointments, with the exception of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board and Assessment Review Boards, expire on December 31st of the year their term expires.

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Legislative Services
City Hall
5204 - 50 Avenue
Camrose, AB T4V 0S8

P. 780.672.4426
F. 780.672.2469
E. legservices@camrose.ca 

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