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Council Committees & Appointments

Cochrane has thirteen committees of Council representing various civic interests and mandates. The definition of "committee" is all boards, commissions, committees, authorities, task forces and any other body established by Council (except Committee of the Whole). During the year vacancies become available on new as well as existing Council Committees and it is necessary to recruit Public At Large members. All vacancies are advertised in Municipal Matters.

Would you like to be involved in an advisory role on decisions impacting the Town? Then apply to sit on one of Council's committees/boards/task forces as a public at large member. To apply print and complete the Public At Large Application Form(PDF) to the left or complete the online application. You must be a citizen of Cochrane to be considered for a public at large appointment.

Assessment Review Board
Cochrane Community Arts & Culture Committee
Cochrane Environmental Committee
Cochrane Library Board
Cochrane Planning Commission (CPC)
Community Grant Program Review Committee
Emergency Management Committee
Family & Community Support Services Advisory Board
Mayor and Council Remuneration Task Force
Protective Services Advisory Committee
Senior's Task Force
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB)

Youth Engagement Task Force

 



Assessment Review Board
Reviews property assessment appeals registered by Cochrane residents and businesses against their annual and/or supplementary assessments.  

Agendas   Minutes
August 26, 2010   
December 21, 2009  
October 20, 2009 Sept 30-Oct 20, 2009
September 30 and
October 1, 2009
 
                                  



 
Cochrane Community Arts & Culture Committee
A community advisory committee to provide advice on policy, programs and facilities for local arts and culture functions within the Town of Cochrane. Additional information available in the Terms of Reference and the Committee Membership for this committee.

Agendas  Minutes
June 17, 2010  
May 27, 2010   
April 15, 2010 April 15, 2010
March 18, 2010 March 18, 2010
February 18, 2010 February 18, 2010
January 21, 2010  January 21, 2010
December 17, 2009  December 17, 2009 




Cochrane Environmental Committee

Provides Council with advice on environmental policy and related matters. Additional information available in the Terms of Reference and the Committee Membership for this committee.

 Agendas                              Minutes                            
June 1, 2010  
May 4, 2010 May 4, 2010
April 6, 2010 April 6, 2010
March 2, 2010 March 2, 2010
February 2, 2010 February 2, 2010
January 23, 2010 (Special)  Meeting Cancelled

January 5, 2010

Meeting Cancelled

December 14, 2009  
November 3, 2009 November 3, 2009




Cochrane Library Board

The Board manages, regulates and controls the municipal library in accordance to the Library Act. Additional information available in the Terms of Reference and Committee Membership for this board.

 Agendas  Minutes 
June 22, 2010 AGM   
June 8, 2010  
May 18, 2010 May 18, 2010
April 20, 2010 April 20, 2010
March 16, 2010 March 16, 2010
February 16, 2010 February 16, 2010
January 19, 2010 January 19, 2010 
December 8, 2009 December 8, 2009
November 17, 2009 November 17, 2009 

 

 
Cochrane Planning Commission (CPC)
Exercises development powers and duties on behalf  of the Town of Cochrane. Additional information available in the Terms of Reference and  Committee Membership for this committee.

 Agendas Minutes            
August 18, 2010  
July 21, 2010   
June 23, 2010 Special  June 23, 2010 Special
June 16, 2010 June 16, 2010
May 26, 2010 Special May 26, 2010
May 19, 2010 May 19, 2010
April 21, 2010 April 21, 2010
March 10, 2010 March 10, 2010
February 17, 2010  February 17, 2010
January 20, 2010 Jan. 20, 2010 No Quorum
January 13, 2010 January 13, 2010
December 16, 2009 December 16, 2009




Community Grant Program Review Committee

Assists the Town of Cochrane in an advisory capacity by considering and making recommendations to Council on the annual distribution of Community Grant Program funding. Additional information available in the Terms of Reference and  Committee Membership for this committee. 

The 2010 cycle closed October 16, 2009.  If you are interested in applying in the future invite you to review the Community Grant Program Policy and watch for information regarding the 2011 cycle in August 2010.

Agendas Minutes                      

No Meetings Scheduled  

 



 
Emergency Management Committee
Fulfills the requirements of the Emergency Management Act to establish an Emergency Management Committee (Disaster Services) and Agency to advise Council on the development of emergency plans and programs. Additional information available in the Terms of Reference  and Committee Membership for this committee.

Agendas         Minutes         

June 15, 2009   

To Be Posted  




Family & Community Support Services Advisory Board
Assists the Town of Cochrane in an advisory capacity by assisting in the development and provision of Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)  programs. Additional information available in the Terms of Reference and Committee Membership for this board.

Agendas  Minutes
June 1, 2010   
May 4, 2010  May 4, 2010
April 9, 2010 (Board Planning)  
March 9, 2010 (funding)  
February 2, 2010 February 2, 2010 
January 5, 2010 January 5, 2010
December 14, 2009 December 14, 2009
November 9, 2009 November 9, 2009



 
Mayor and Council Remuneration Task Force

Reviews and makes recommendations to Council regarding Mayor and Council remuneration and expenses. Additional information available in the Terms of Reference and Committee Membership for this task force.

Agendas  Minutes 
June 23, 2009  

June 23, 2009

May 5, 2009 May 5, 2009

 


Protective Services Advisory Committee
Provides Council with advice relative to issues and concerns affecting the protection, safety and health of the community. Additional information available in the Terms of Reference and Committee Membership for this committee.

Agendas  Minutes   
August 25, 2010   
June 23, 2010   
May 26, 2010 May 26, 2010
April 28, 2010 April 28, 2010
March 31, 2010 March 31, 2010
March 3, 2010 March 3, 2010
January 27, 2010 January 27. 2010
December 16, 2009 December 16, 2009 
November 25, 2009 November 25, 2009 




Senior's Task Force
An advisory role to Council to recommend or assist with development of senior's programming that will address the needs of the aging community. Additional information available in the Terms of Reference and Committee Membership for this task force.

Agendas  Minutes  
August 26, 2010   
June 23, 2010   
May 20, 2010  May 20, 2010
April 15, 2010 April 15, 2010
March 18, 2010 March 18, 2010
February 18, 2010 February 18, 2010
January 21, 2010 January 21, 2010
December 17, 2009 December 17, 2009
November 19, 2009 November 19, 2009



 
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB)
Hears and determines appeals on behalf of the Town in respect to decisions of a Subdivision Authority or Development Authority. Additional information available in the Terms of Reference and Committee Membership for this board.

Agendas  Minutes  
June 14, 2010   

May 25, 2009   

To Be Posted   



 
Youth Engagement Task Force 
Develops and recommends a youth strategy to Cochrane Town Council; To assist with the advancement of resources and programming that will address the needs of youth ages 13 to 26 within Cochrane and area.  Additional information available in the Terms of Reference.

Agendas  Minutes  

 

 




 
   
 
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