Emily Plihal
Local Journalism
Initiative Reporter
Northern Sunrise County gave third reading to the Parks Committee Bylaw at its regular meeting on Aug. 27.
The bylaw is a council-created committee that allows the development of conceptual plans for expansion or development of County parks and to advise council of future development plans.
“This is not a new bylaw, it reflects the changes as per the Municipal Government Act (MGA) that says that all Council’s boards and committees must be covered by a Bylaw,” explains Reeve Corinna Williams.
“(This bylaw) gives direction to Council of how the committee functions.”
The parks committee consists of three council members who are appointed annually by Northern Sunrise County’s council at the annual organizational meeting. The three council members have to sit on the committee for one full year.
“Council will meet on a as needed basis,” explains Williams. “The committee is currently formed and will be brought forward at the next organizational meeting.”
The Chief Administrative Officer will prepare the agenda for each committee meeting and will provide copies to the committee members.
Councillors receive honorariums and mileage compensation for time attending the meetings.
Currently, Reeve Williams, Councillor Boisvert and Councillor Whitehead, as well as CAO Cindy Millar comprise the Parks Committee.