Council Committees

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A Board, Committee or Commission is established by Council under the Municipal Government Act and municipal bylaws. Depending on their mandate, some act in an advisory capacity to Council by making recommendations on policy issues, some may act in a governing capacity where they make decisions, and some act in a quasi-judicial capacity where they render a decision based on evidence presented at a hearing. For additional information, please click on the name of the Board, Committee or Commission. 

All meetings are open to the public and held either in-person or streamed online. Please check the agenda for details.

Recruiting for Public-at-Large members takes place in the Fall or as vacancies occur. Watch Municipal Matters (in The Cochrane Eagle), social media and this page for notice of openings. The link below will become active when applications are being accepted.

Cochrane is accepting applications for the following vacancies until Oct. 27, 2023:  

Parks and Recreation Committee (four positions available)

  • The Parks and Recreation Committee reviews existing community parks and recreation services and issues and advises on future needs for programming and infrastructure.

Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Advisory Board (three positions available)

  • The FCSS Advisory Board helps identify and address social issues through program delivery to enhance, strengthen and stabilize family and community life.

Cochrane Planning Commission (CPC) (one position available)

  • The CPC considers development and redesignation applications and acts as the approving authority on development and subdivision matters to the extent required by the Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 01/2022). 

Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB) (three positions available)

  • The SDAB hears appeals regarding decisions made by the development officer, the Development Authority or the Cochrane Planning Commission with respect to subdivisions, development permits or stop orders issued by the Town of Cochrane.

Library Board (three positions available)

  • The Library Board is responsible for managing and regulating the operation of the library and encouraging the development of services and activities. Preference will be given to individuals with fundraising backgrounds, or experience in the planning or development of new infrastructure/facility projects.
Board or Committee Schedule* Start time**
Assessment Review Board As required when hearings are scheduled TBD
Cochrane Crossing Civic Plaza Art Task Force 1st Thursday of the month 6:30pm
Cochrane Library Board 3rd Tuesday of the month 7:00pm
Cochrane Planning Commission 
 3rd Wednesday of the month 6:30pm
Family & Community Support Services Advisory Board 2nd Wednesday of the month 6:00pm
Parks & Recreation Committee 4th Tuesday of March, June, September and December 7:00pm
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB) As required when hearings are scheduled 6:30pm

* no meetings in July and August
 ** meeting length determined by agenda items