VOLUNTEER MEMBER – COUNCIL COMMITTEE, COMMUNITY & CORPORATE SERVICES

The Opportunity:

OVERVIEW:
Your passion needs a seat at the table! Gain a rewarding experience by volunteering on a Council committee by taking part in the decision-making process, giving back to your community, and providing guidance to Council on local issues.

The City of Airdrie has three standing committees comprised of select elected officials and citizen members to review and consider matters and make decisions within specific scopes and mandates. These committees serve as specialized bodies that focus on certain areas of city governance.

We are looking for two citizen members from the community to fill volunteer positions on our Community and Corporate Services Standing Committee at the City of Airdrie.

As a non-voting member of this committee, you will help represent the community in Council decisions on a variety of topics.

Term Length: 3 years
Term Limit: 2 consecutive terms
Reports to: Council
Administrative: City Clerk, Charlotte Satink

The Community and Corporate Services Standing Committee is responsible for policy matters and programs related to:
• budget and finance;
• civic partnerships;
• community active living;
• corporate strategy;
• cultural services and programming;
• customer experience;
• festivals and events;
• heritage preservation management;
• public art;
• recreation facility and amenity planning;
• recreation services and programming; and
• treasury, assessment, and utilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Provide subject matter expertise in your field(s) to help and support our community.
• Act as a contributor to committee discussions bringing your perspective and subject matter experience to assist and help inform the dialogue on policy matters and programs on important community issues and topics.
• Provide Council with additional perspectives as a resident of the city with professional experience in some areas of the committee’s mandate at each committee meeting.
• Develop and maintain successful, collaborative, and congenial relationships and partnerships with all stakeholders.
• Attend and participate in committee meetings as scheduled.
• Abide by the Citizen Member Code of Conduct.

YOU BRING:
• An educational background, work experience and/or a professional designation related to the mandate of this committee.
• Previous and/or current strategic board of directors experience for a private, public or non-profit organization.
• Previous volunteer experience in the City of Airdrie would be an asset.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and form collaborative relationships.
• Ability to participate with diplomacy, confidentiality, and independence in a proactive and responsive manner.
• A passion to give back to the community by participating in the decision-making process and by providing guidance to the committee.

OTHER INFORMATION & VOLUNTEER COMMITMENTS:
• Meetings will be held in-person at City Hall in Airdrie at 400 Main St SE.
• Members are expected to attend meetings in person, but accommodation to attend virtually can be made if required.
• One meeting per month on a Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. for approximately 3 hours. Meeting length is subject to the agenda size and complexity. Please visit our website to view the calendar.
• A digital agenda package is available 5 days before the meeting. Members should expect to spend one to two hours reading and reviewing reports to prepare for the meetings.
• Approximate time commitment: 5 to 10 hours per month.
• Members must be available to attend meetings during regular business hours.
• Meetings are streamed, recorded, and made available for viewing on the city’s website.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Eligibility
• At least 18 years of age.
• Current resident of the City of Airdrie.
• Not be currently employed by the City of Airdrie or have been employed by the city within the last 12 months.
• Not be a former City of Airdrie elected official within the last 12 months.
• Willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement and obtain a satisfactory RCMP criminal record check.

WE OFFER:
Compensation rates: $120 for meetings that are 3 hours or less; or $150 for meetings that are longer than 3 hours.
Reimbursement rates for incidental expenses: meals for meetings that run longer than 5 hours, transit fare to attend a meeting and dependent care costs to attend a meeting up to $1,000 annually.

NEXT STEPS:
You are invited to apply online. Postings close at 9 p.m. on the closing date listed in the posting.
Please attach the requested documents (resume and cover letter) in the My Documents section of your application.
Volunteer candidates moving to the interview round will be contacted through email. If selected for an interview, the interviews will take place between 9:00 a.m. to noon on May 28th, 2024.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact StandingCCS@airdrie.ca