Council Committees
The Town of White City conducts its business through a committee structure. There are four separate council committees who dig into particular issues or topics. The committee structure also includes advisory groups; advisory groups are made up of community members who give information and advice to council committees about a particular issue or topic. Once a council committee has considered information from town staff and advisory groups, a recommended course of action is prepared for council to consider. The recommendation is forwarded to all of
The purpose of the committee is to consider the financial risk and operational impact of recreation, parks and culture policies, programs and actions, and to recommend to council the adjustments required to make the best use of the town’s resources.
Committee Scope:
(1) recreation, parks and culture event, program and service development and management;
(2) the coordination of community parks, sport, and recreation services with the programs of other government bodies and community groups;
(3) the identification of and requirements for new recreation, park and cultural facilities;
(4) tourism attraction and visitor services development and management; and
(5) heritage conservation and management.
Committee Terms of Reference
Committees meet every eight weeks, for the next Community Services Committee meeting and agenda please click here.
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Committee Scope:
(1) recreation, parks and culture event, program and service development and management;
(2) the coordination of community parks, sport, and recreation services with the programs of other government bodies and community groups;
(3) the identification of and requirements for new recreation, park and cultural facilities;
(4) tourism attraction and visitor services development and management; and
(5) heritage conservation and management.
Committee Terms of Reference
Committees meet every eight weeks, for the next Community Services Committee meeting and agenda please click here.
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The purpose of the committee is to consider the financial, risk and operational impact of existing and proposed financial, administrative and information technology policies, programs and actions, and to recommend to council the adjustments required to make the best use of the town’s resources.
Committee Scope:
(1) the annual audit and management letter;
(2) the annual operating and capital budget;
(3) property tax and utility rates;
(4) current and potential revenue sources and service fees;
(5) municipal grants;
(6) proposed tenders, contracts and agreements;
(7) major non-budgeted expenditure requests;
(8) corporate risk management;
(9) financial risk management;
(10) long-term financial planning;
(11) asset management strategy and planning;
Committee Scope:
(1) the annual audit and management letter;
(2) the annual operating and capital budget;
(3) property tax and utility rates;
(4) current and potential revenue sources and service fees;
(5) municipal grants;
(6) proposed tenders, contracts and agreements;
(7) major non-budgeted expenditure requests;
(8) corporate risk management;
(9) financial risk management;
(10) long-term financial planning;
(11) asset management strategy and planning;
(12) reserve levels and contributions;
(13) current and potential information technology resources;
(14) the identification of and requirements for new corporate and administrative service facilities;
(15) the municipality’s strategic plan(s); and
(16) the town manager’s employment contract and annual performance review.
Committee Terms of Reference
Committees meet every eight weeks, for the next Corporate Services Committee meeting and agenda please click here.
(13) current and potential information technology resources;
(14) the identification of and requirements for new corporate and administrative service facilities;
(15) the municipality’s strategic plan(s); and
(16) the town manager’s employment contract and annual performance review.
Committee Terms of Reference
Committees meet every eight weeks, for the next Corporate Services Committee meeting and agenda please click here.
The purpose of the committee is to consider the financial, risk and operational impact of business development, planning, public works, public utilities and environmental services policies, programs and actions, and to recommend to council the adjustments required to make the best use of the town’s resources.
Committee Scope:
(1) business retention, attraction and expansion opportunities;
(2) planning matters such as:
a. subdivision and development design;
b. development servicing and public works requirements;
c. drainage and stormwater management;
d. identification and development of requirements for new public works, utility and environmental services facilities;
e. property standards management;
f. development permitting and enforcement;
(3) public works matters such as:
a. road and bridge design and management;
b. traffic control design and management;
c. street lighting design and management;
d. solid waste management;
(4) public utility matters such as:
a. water treatment and distribution management;
b. wastewater collection and treatment management;
(5) environmental matters such as:
a. waste reduction, reuse and recycling program development;
b. water and energy conservation initiatives; and
c. natural environment preservation, conservation, protection and enhancement initiatives.
Committee Terms of Reference
Committees meet every eight weeks, for the next Corporate Services Committee meeting and agenda please click here.
Committee Scope:
(1) business retention, attraction and expansion opportunities;
(2) planning matters such as:
a. subdivision and development design;
b. development servicing and public works requirements;
c. drainage and stormwater management;
d. identification and development of requirements for new public works, utility and environmental services facilities;
e. property standards management;
f. development permitting and enforcement;
(3) public works matters such as:
a. road and bridge design and management;
b. traffic control design and management;
c. street lighting design and management;
d. solid waste management;
(4) public utility matters such as:
a. water treatment and distribution management;
b. wastewater collection and treatment management;
(5) environmental matters such as:
a. waste reduction, reuse and recycling program development;
b. water and energy conservation initiatives; and
c. natural environment preservation, conservation, protection and enhancement initiatives.
Committee Terms of Reference
Committees meet every eight weeks, for the next Corporate Services Committee meeting and agenda please click here.
The purpose of the committee is to consider the financial, risk and operational impact of existing and proposed fire, emergency and policing policies, programs and actions, and to recommend to council the adjustments required to make the best use of the town’s resources.
Committee Scope:
(1) White City Fire Department program and service development and management;
(2) current fire, police and emergency service levels and integrated response effectiveness, and identification of any need and method for improvement;
(3) the coordination of fire, police, animal control and bylaw services with the programs of other government bodies and community groups;
(4) activities and information reported by the White Butte Emergency Measures Organization;
(5) compliance with applicable statutes, regulations and guidelines for emergency protection, fire protection and community safety standards;
(6) emergency and security plans for municipal facilities;
(7) the enforcement of regulations and policies relating to parking, property standards, animals, noise, business licensing and other regulatory bylaws;
(8) the identification of and requirements for changes to regulations and policies relating to parking, property standards, animals, noise, business licensing and other regulatory bylaws; and
(9) the identification of and requirements for new protective services facilities.
Committee Terms of Reference
Committee Scope:
(1) White City Fire Department program and service development and management;
(2) current fire, police and emergency service levels and integrated response effectiveness, and identification of any need and method for improvement;
(3) the coordination of fire, police, animal control and bylaw services with the programs of other government bodies and community groups;
(4) activities and information reported by the White Butte Emergency Measures Organization;
(5) compliance with applicable statutes, regulations and guidelines for emergency protection, fire protection and community safety standards;
(6) emergency and security plans for municipal facilities;
(7) the enforcement of regulations and policies relating to parking, property standards, animals, noise, business licensing and other regulatory bylaws;
(8) the identification of and requirements for changes to regulations and policies relating to parking, property standards, animals, noise, business licensing and other regulatory bylaws; and
(9) the identification of and requirements for new protective services facilities.
Committee Terms of Reference
Committees meet every eight weeks, for the next Corporate Services Committee meeting and agenda please click here.
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Community and Regional Boards or Committees
The Town of White City participates in a number of boards or committees serving the community and region. Council members are appointed to represent White City on each of the boards and committees. Each representative reports to a council committee with a corresponding mandate, as illustrated below:
Please contact an appointed representative if you'd like more information about the work being undertaken by a community or regional board or committee.
