Committees and Boards

The City of Camrose has two assessment review boards established by the Assessment Review Boards Bylaw

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.

Membership: 

• John Bibo
•  Donald Cherkas
• Jason Diduck
• Ivan Lesmeister

The Composite Assessment Review Board hears complaints about residential properties with four or more dwelling units and non-residential assessments.

Membership: 

• John Bibo 
• Donald Cherkas 
• Ivan Lesmeister 

Volunteer Opportunities: The Boards have no limits for membership and are always recruiting. 

Meeting Frequency:  On an as-needed basis. 

Contact:  Call Legislative Services at 672.4426 or email Legislative Services.

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

Composition: Consists of six members appointed by City Council composed as follows: 

• One 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. 

Membership:  

• Camrose City Councillor D.J. Ilg 
• Clifford Denham 
• Barry Graham 
• Blain Fowler 
• Christopher Innes

Volunteer Opportunity:  1 Vacancy

Meeting Frequency:  Preview meeting schedule.  

Contact:  Call Engineering Services at 780.672.4428 or email Engineering Services. 

The Camrose and Area Lodge Authority is responsible 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 appointments to serve on the Authority:

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

The Camrose County appointments to serve on the Authority:

• Councillor Doug Lyseng
• Councillor Carlene Wetthuhn 

For additional information visit the Camrose and Area Lodge Authority  

Camrose and District Family and Community Support Services 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 appointments to serve on the Board:

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

The Camrose County appointments to serve on the Board: 

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

 For additional information visit Camrose and District Family and Community Support Services

The Camrose Arts Council Board advises City Council on matters pertaining to arts and culture activities in the City of Camrose and acts as a governing body to disseminate grants for arts and culture initiatives while championing a cohesive and collaborative arts and culture community.

View Camrose Arts Council Board Terms of Reference 

View Camrose Arts Council Grant Funding Bylaw

Composition: Seven Members: Two City Councillors and Five Members-at-Large who are residents of Camrose. 

Membership: 

• City Councillor Agnes Hoveland
• City Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy  
• Carol-May Cote
• Steven Hansen (Vice-Chair)
• Nansee Hughes
• Mike Ploner (Chair)
• David Roth  

Meeting Frequency:  Preview meeting schedule.

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.  

View Terms of Reference

Composition:  Eleven Members, One City Councillor, Eight Members-at-Large, One representative from University of Alberta and One representative from the Battle River Watershed Alliance

Members:  

• City Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy 
• Heidi Bergstrom 
• Don Cherkas (Vice-Chair)
• Judy Cucheran 
• Allison McPherson
• Mianna Popik 
• Pam Stacey  
• Joseph Wiebe - University of Alberta Augustana Campus Representative
• Susanna Bruneau - Battle River Watershed Alliance Representative (Chair)

Volunteer Opportunity:  2 Vacancies

Meeting Frequency:  Preview meeting schedule. 

Contact:  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

For addition information visit the Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.

The Camrose Police Commission is a statutory body created under the Alberta Police Act. The Camrose Police Commission is accountable to the Alberta Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security, operating in accordance with the Camrose Police Commission Bylaw which oversees the Camrose Police Service to ensure effective, efficient and accountable policing is provided to Camrose citizens and visitors.

Composition: Ten Members: Two City Councillors, Five Members-at-Large who are residents of the City of Camrose appointed by Camrose City Council and up to three Members appointed by the provincial Minister. the Police Act.

Membership:  

• City Councillor Lucas Banack
• City Councillor Wayne Throndson 
•  Allan Lee Katchur (Chairman)
• Adrian Zinck
• Jeffery Hurd  
• Kevin Keech
• Malcolm Kirkland (Vice-Chairman)  
• Tena Lansing (Provincial Appointment) 

Meeting Frequency:  Preview meeting schedule.

Contact:  Visit the website at Camrose Police Commission | Public Safety through Policing Excellence 

Complaints:  The Police Review Commission was established to bring a fair, modern, and more transparent approach to addressing complaints about police conduct in Alberta. Starting in December 2025, the Police Review Commission will independently investigate serious incidents, criminal allegations, and public complaints involving police in Alberta. For more information, please visit the website at albertaprc.ca or call 780-644-0306.

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

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

Membership:  

• Camrose City Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy
• Camrose County Councillor Martin Maxwell 
• Margaret Weir Andreassen
• Cheryl Dezall
• Naomi Finseth (County)
• Renee Greer
• Margaret Holliston  
• Natalie Lockhart
• Jacqueline Schaffter 
• Laurel Warkentin

For information call 780.672.4214 or visit 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 City of Camrose has two Council Members who sit as observers on the Capital Regional Southwest Water Services Commission:

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

For more information visit the Capital Regional Southwest Water Services Commission.

The Community Transit Advisory Committee provides a forum for the input and exchange of ideas on active and public transportation. The Committee researches and develops proposals aimed at improving transportation initiatives.  

View Terms of Reference

Composition:  The Community Transit Advisory Committee shall be comprised of:

1. One City Councillor 
2. Seven Members-at-Large who are residents of Camrose that can represent the demographics of the community. 

Members: 

• City Councillor Lucas Banack
• Margaret E. Bagdan
• Don Cherkas
• Jason Diduck
• Heather Doucet
• Elliott Harder (Chair)
• Patricia Johnston (Vice-Chair)
• Valerie Nielsen

Meeting Frequency:  Preview meeting schedule. 

Contact: 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 Agnes Hovelanhd
• Councillor Don Rosland
• Councillor Wayne Throndson

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.  

View Terms of Reference

Composition: The Committee shall be comprised of:

1. Five Members-at-Large with preference to owners and business operators in the heritage land use districts or properties on the Heritage Inventory outside of the heritage land use districts. 
2. Two members from City Council and one alternate.

Membership:  

• City Councillor David Francoeur 
• City Councillor Lana Broker 
• City Councillor Banack (Alternate)
• Shauna Chrabaszcz (Chair)
• Dennis Johnson 
• Glenda Hughes (Vice-Chair)
• Shane Weibel

Vacancy:  1

Meeting Frequency:  Preview meeting schedule.

Contact: 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 fulfilling the commitment to Reconciliation. 

View Terms of Reference

Composition:  The Committee shall consist of:

1. One Councillor of the City of Camrose, plus one Alternate; and
2. Five to eight 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. 

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

Members:  

• City Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy
• City Councillor Don Rosland (Alternate)
• Brittany Campbell
• Jenine Campbell
• Karen Dumas
• Louis Ducsharm
• Thomas Francis
• Lesley Schatz (within 25 kilometre radius)
• Robert Silverstone (outside 25 kilometre radius)
• Shane Weibel

Meeting Frequency:  Schedule to be set at 2026 Organizational meeting.  

Contact: Call 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 Lana Broker
• Councillor David Francoeur
• Councillor D.J. Ilg

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. 

View Terms of Reference 

Composition: The Committee shall consist of seven members in accordance with the following structure:

1. Three Councillors of the City of Camrose; and 
2.  Four Members-at-Large.
3. A person who is a member of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board or who is an employee of the City shall not be appointed as a Member of the Committee

Members:  

• City Councillor Lucas Banack
• City Councillor David Francoeur
• City Councillor D.J. Ilg
• Ron Harder
• Brad Huolt (Chair)
• Trent Kowal (Vice-Chair)
• Wyatt Tanton

Meeting Frequency: Preview meeting schedule.

Contact:  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

For more information visit the Parkland Regional Library. 

The Recreation Advisory Committee is an advisory Committee to 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, with the guidance of the Regional Recreation Master Plan.  

View Terms of Reference

View Regional Recreation Master Plan 

Composition:  The Committee shall consist of the following:

1. Two Councillors of the City of Camrose; and 
2. Two Camrose County Councillors; and
3. Three to five Members-at-Large who are residents of the City of Camrose. In consultation with the Chair, efforts shall be made to incorporate a diversity of demographics and perspectives in committee membership; and
4. Two Members-at-Large who are residents of Camrose County. In consultation with the Chair, efforts shall be made to incorporate a diversity of 
   demographics and perspectives in committee membership.

Membership: 

• Camrose City Councillor Don Rosland
• Camrose City Council Lucas Banack 
• Camrose County Councillor Carlene Wetthuhn 
• Camrose County Councillor Jordon Banack
• Christine Dietz (City Member)
• Mike Forre (County Member)
• John Hironaka (City Member)
• David Ritz (City Member)
• Mike Rodin (City Member)
• Sara Walkey (County Member) 

Volunteer Opportunity:  1 Vacancy

Meeting Frequency:  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. 

Contact:  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 appointed by City Council.

The City appointed member is:

• Councillor Wayne Throndson

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 is an independent, quasi-judicial body established by City Council that hears appeals from people who have been affected by a decision of the Development Authority under the Land Use Bylaw and the Subdivision Authority under the Subdivision and Development Appeal Authority Bylaw.

View Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw

Composition:  The Board shall be composed of not less than five members, four of which shall be appointed from the public at large and one City Councillor, and one Alternate City Councillor to replace the Council member when not available.

Members:  

• City Councillor Lana Broker 
• City Councillor Don Rosland (Alternate)
• John Bibo
• Dale Bowal
• Don Cherkas
• Marguerite Jack

Meeting Frequency: On an as-needed basis.

Contact:  Call Legislative Services 780.672.4426 or email Legislative Services.