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Meeting RoomCounty boards & committees are diverse, independent & impartial, and provide advice on a range of issues that affect County residents & services.  Each year, County Council appoints citizens (known as "members at large") to certain boards and committees. This ensures that committees are made up of members with varied skills, backgrounds, and experiences.

As a resident, serving on a board or committee is an excellent opportunity to learn more about municipal government and make a difference in your community! Board experience is an impressive addition to your resume and can help expand your network.  Additionally, members at large are compensated for attending meetings.

 
Call for Board & Committee Members:
To apply for a position, submit a Member at Large Application Form before November 22, 2024. 
See below for more details on member at large application.
 
County currently seeks to fill positions as members at large on the following boards & committees: 
  • Agricultural Service Board
    • Advises County Council regarding agriculture matters like weed & pest control, soil & water conservation, sustainable agriculture, and policy development.
  • Agricultural Pests Appeal Committee & Weed Control Appeal Panel
    • Hears appeals of inspector's notices issued under the Agricultural Pests Act and the Weed Control Act.
  • ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee
    • Makes decisions on proposed landowner projects, project payment structures, and external organization participation in the ALUS program. 
  • Barrhead Library Board
    • Intermunicipal board that oversees the management and operation of the Barrhead Public Library and Neerlandia Public Library.
  • Barrhead Regional Fire Services Committee
    • Reviews and recommends budgets, policies and procedures for efficient operation of Barrhead Regional Fire Services.
  • Economic & Community Development Committee
    • Makes recommendations to County Council regarding economic & community development matters in the municipality.  
  • Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
    • County has agreement with Town of Mayerthorpe for an Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal board. This board hears appeals from persons affected by decisions of the Development Authority and the Subdivision Authority.  
For a detailed description of each committee, view the Board & Committee Listing. Find more information on how to submit an application below.

How to get involved:
Expand the tabs below for more details on how to become a Member at Large.

How can I apply to be a member at large?

Interested individuals must submit a Member at Large Application Form to the address below.  Be sure to include relevant experience and any previous board or committee involvement. Feel free to include any supporting documentation with your application.

Pam Dodds, Executive Assistant to CAO
County of Barrhead
5306 49 Street
Barrhead, AB  T7N 1N5

Who can apply? 
 
Any County of Barrhead resident over the age of 18 may apply for a position on any committee where positions are available. See which boards & committees need positions filled this year on the Application Form linked above.

How are members selected? 
 
All applications are taken to Council for review.  Council will determine which candidate is most suitable for the position. Applicants should ensure that their application form / letter of interest includes all relevant experience and any previous board or committee involvement.

What if I am not the successful applicant? 
 
All applicants will be notified by post or email, whether or not they are the successful applicant.  If you are not the successful applicant, the County can retain your application for future years, if you would like.  Be sure to indicate this preference on your application form.

When are members selected? 
 
Council will select committee members at large during their regular Council Meeting on December 3, 2024.

What is the compensation for members at large? 
 
Committee members receive remuneration for their attendance at meetings, at the normal County per diem & mileage rates.

Which committees have members at large? 
 
Members at large serve on 9 boards & committees in total, although not every committee needs new members each year.  See which committees need members at large this year on the Member at Large Application Form. 
 
In total, the following boards & committees have members at large:
  • Agriculture Service Board
  • Agricultural Pests Appeal Committee
  • ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee
  • Barrhead Fire Services Committee
  • Barrhead Regional Water Commission
  • Economic & Community Development Committee
  • Barrhead Library Board
  • Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
  • Weed Control Appeal Panel
Find more details about each committee at County Boards & Committees.