Council

Organizational Appointment Committees & Boards

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC)

Comprised of Mayor Carnahan, Councillor McKeag-Reber, and Councillor Faulkner
With meetings as required
The MPC will advise and assist Council on the planning and development within the Town; and acts as the Development Authority in accordance with the town of Calmar Land Use Bylaw.

Subdivision & Development Appeal Board

With meetings as required
The SDAB deals with subdivision and development appeals brought forth specific to discretionary use projects in the town of Calmar. The SDAB acts in accordance with the provisions of the SDAB Bylaw and the MGA.

Local Assessment Review Board

With meetings as required
The Board is established to hear and deal with complaints against assessment that have been received by the Assessment Appeal Clerk.

Composite Assessment Review Board

With meetings as required
The Board is established to hear and deal with complaints as outlined in the ‘Matters Relating to Assessment Complaints Regulation’ that have been received by the Assessment Appeal Clerk.

Calmar Public Library Board

Comprised of Mayor Carnahan and Councillor Benson
With meetings on the last Thursday of every month at 7pm
To govern and guide the Calmar Public Library through the 5 year Plan of Service.

Yellowhead Regional Library Board

Comprised of Mayor Carnahan and Councillor Gardner as an Alternate
With meetings quarterly
As a member of the YRL, the Town shall appoint one respresetative to the Board. The Board manages and controls the library system through organizing, promoting and maintain comprehensive and efficient library services. https://yrl.ab.ca/

Calmar & District Recreation Board

Comprised of Councillor Gardner, Councillor McKeag and Councillor Benson as an Alternate
With meetings every other month, on the second Wednesday, evenings and as required
An advisory board to Council to prepare and present information regarding short and long term parks and recreation goals and objectives.

Leduc County F.C.S.S. Advisory Board

Comprised of Councillor Benson and Councillor Gardner as an Alternate
With meetings monthly
As a municipal partner attendance is required to oversee the development and operation of the program, to act in an advisory capacity to County Council and to the F.C.S.S. Director, to make recommendations to County Council regarding the direction of the Program & to ensure the F.C.S.S. Act and Regulations are adhered to.

Capital Region Southwest Water Services Commission

Comprised of Councillor Gardner, Councillor Faulkner and Councillor McKeag-Reber as an Alternate
With regular meetings January, March, May, September, November; Annual General Meeting – April; Organizational Meeting – November
The CRSWSC is a regional co-operation providing clean and safe drinking water to the membership which includes the City of Leduc, Leduc County, City of Beaumont, the Edmonton International Airport (EIA), the town of Calmar, the Village of Hay Lakes, Camrose County and the Town of Millet. The commission purchases its water from Epcor. The commission membership works together on long range planning, rate negotiation, and coordination of water supply. http://crswsc.ca/

Communities in Bloom

Comprised of Councillor McKeag-Reber and Councillor Benson as an Alternate
With monthly meetings, 2nd Sunday in the afternoon.
Calmar’s Community in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement and the challenge of a national program, with focus on enhancing green spaces in communities. https://calmarcib.webs.com/

Leduc County Fire Services Advisory Committee

Comprised of Councillor Gardner and Mayor Carnahan with Councillor Benson as an Alternate.
With meetings quarterly
Members of administration and Council meet quarterly with the Leduc County Fire Services senior team to review local fire service activities and items in relation to the town of Calmar.

Leduc Regional Emergency Management Committee

Comprised of Councillor McKeag, Mayor Carnahan and Councillor Benson as an Alternate
With meetings monthly, until an Agency model is created; then twice annually
Representatives from Calmar, Thorsby, Warburg, and Leduc County came together to explore options to develop a regional emergency management agency. This committee began pre-covid, and has been delayed due to the pandemic. Plans to reconvene in 2022.

Leduc & District Regional Waste Management Commission

Comprised of Councillor Faulkner and Councillor Benson as an Alternate
With monthly meetings, every third Wednesday
To ensure that the affairs of the Authority are managed in accordance with the terms of the Incorporation Agreement, in compliance with regulatory requirements, and to ensure appropriate direction is provided to the Administration.
https://leducregionallandfill.ca/

Edmonton Metro Region Waste Advisory Committee

Comprised of Councillor Gardner and Councillor Faulkner as an Alternate
With meetings 3-4 times per year and on a as required basis
The Edmonton Region Waste Advisory Committee provides a forum for information sharing and to assume a leadership role in bringing together stakeholders in cooperative, collaborative efforts to facilitate joint waste minimization strategies and solutions.
https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_orga nization/capital-region-waste-minimization-advisorycommittee

Leduc Regional Housing Foundation

Comprised of Mayor Carnahan and Councillor Benson as an Alternate
With monthly meetings, every fourth Thursday, at 5:30pm. No meetings during the summer or in December
LRHF is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that provides a variety of quality housing solutions and services to individuals, and families throughout the Leduc Region. The Foundation is governed by a board of the nine member municipalities Leduc County, City of Leduc, City of Beaumont, Town of Devon, town of Calmar, Town of Thorsby, and the Village of Warburg.
https://www.leducregionalhousing.ca/index.php

Senior Citizen Club Advisor Representative

Comprised of Councillor Faulkner and Mayor Carnahan as an Alternate
With meetings quarterly
Support and guidance of activities and operations of the Calmar and District Senior Citizen’s Centre.

Youth Council Committee

Comprised of Councillor Gardner and Mayor Carnahan as an Alternate
With meetings monthly
Under Development

39/20 Alliance

Comprised of Mayor Carnahan and Councillor Benson and Councillor Gardner as an Alternate
With meetings monthly
The town of Calmar is involved in an unique partnership with the Villages of Breton and Warburg, the 39/20 Alliance. The purpose of the Alliance is to promote municipal cooperation in delivery of services to our respective residents and ratepayers.

Asset Management Committee

Comprised of Councillor Gardner
With meetings quarterly
The town of Calmar has adopted an AMP.  The Committee will work toward its implementation.