recruiting volunteers for Boards, Commissions, + Committees

The City of Calgary’s annual Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs) recruitment campaign is underway from now until Monday, September 9th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

BCCs provide City Council with perspective and recommendations regarding important civic issues. They also play an integral role in bringing together Calgarians and The City to achieve the common goal of strengthening the community. This rewarding opportunity allows Calgarians and Indigenous persons residing in the Treaty 7 region to actively engage in the municipal decision-making process by providing guidance to City Council.

Membership requirements vary depending on the BCC; however, The City is looking for individuals who are at least 18 years of age, who are residents of Calgary, or are Indigenous persons who reside outside of Calgary but within the Treaty 7 region:

• With a desire to give back to the community,

• With expertise relevant to the qualifications a specific BCC may be looking for,

• Wish to elevate awareness of issues for under-represented peoples, and

• With time available to commit to membership.

Currently, the majority of positions are not paid, while some offer an honorarium. The City encourages all those who are interested and qualified to apply.

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Vacancies exist on the following BCCs:

• Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board

• Climate Advisory Committee

• Combative Sports Commission

• Council Advisory Committee on Housing

• Committee Peace Officer Oversight Committee

• Licence and Community Standards Appeal Board

• Saddledome Foundation

• Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee

• Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

• Urban Design Review Panel

• Advisory Committee on Accessibility

• Anti-Racism Action Committee

• Assessment Review Board

• Audit Committee

• Beltline Community Investment Fund Committee

• Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee

• Calgary Airport Authority

• Calgary Planning Commission

• Calgary Police Commission

• Calgary Salutes Committee

For more information on membership requirements, mandates, and the complete list of BCCs, please visit calgary.ca/boards.