Town of Blackfalds Boards and Committees
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BLACKFALDS AND DISTRICT RECREATION, CULTURE & PARKS BOARD
Objective is to plan, develop, and recommend policies to Town Council regarding the management and provision of municipal recreation services for the residents of the Blackfalds recreation district. Meetings are held once a month in the evenings.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM BOARD
Objective is to recommend Economic Development and Tourism Policies and Strategies to Town Council that will foster and promote economic growth in Blackfalds. In addition, the Board administers Tourism Grant Funds provided under the Community Tourism Action Plan.
Meetings are held once a month in the evenings.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES BOARD
Objective is promote the building of a strong community through positive, caring interaction and mutual respect, to promote social development of children and families, to develop services that enrich and strengthen family life and the quality of life.
Meetings are held once a month in the evenings.
MUNICIPAL LIBRARY BOARD
Objective is to administer the provision of Library services to the residents of Blackfalds and surrounding district. The Board is totally responsible for the efficient operation of the Library.
Meetings are held once a month in the evenings.
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Objective is to advise and assist Council with regards to the orderly and economical development of the Town. Specifically the Board considers and makes decisions on applications for development permits, provides comments to the subdivision approving authority on proposed subdivisions within or near the Town boundaries, and provides advice to Town Council with respect to the policies in the Town's planning documents. Any decisions made by the Commission are guided by the policies of the Town's planning documents which include the Land Use By-Law, the General Municipal Plan, and any adopted Area Structure Plans.
New members are required to attend orientation training offered through Parkland Community Planning Services as applicable.
Meetings are held as required to a maximum of twice a month in the evenings
DISASTER SERVICES COMMITTEE
The committee will act in the interest of public safety. Its purpose is to ensure proper measures and actions are taken in case of a state of local emergency within the municipal boundaries or adjacent lands or communities. The committee is responsible for the direction and control of its emergency response plan, to advise Council on the development of the Municipal Emergency Plan and related plans and programs at least once a year and to review the Municipal Emergency Plan and related plans and program on a regular basis. The Committee is organized to liaise with other municipal mutual aid groups; Blackfalds Search & Rescue Tam, Blackfalds Fire Department, RCMP, Joffre NAL Plant, etc.
ASSESMENT REVIEW BOARD
The purpose of this Board is to hear complaints and make decisions about any assessment in accordance with the Municipal Government Act. After Assessment Notices have been sent landowners have a window of opportunity in which they may submit an appeal to the municipality. Once an appeal is received, the C.A.O. establishes a meeting date and provides a package of information to the Board, which will then hear the landowner(s) appeal and review remarks from the municipal Assessor. The Board will then determine whether or not the assessment will change.
SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT & APPEAL BOARD
The purpose of this Board is to hear appeals brought forward by residents regarding building permits or land development. The Board meets on an as needed basis and consists of at least 5 Members at Large.
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