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REQUEST FOR DECISION
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2026 Youth Advisory Committee Appointments and Policing Committee Term Extension
Presented by: Mayor Olivieri
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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1. That members of the public be appointed to the Youth Advisory Committee, for terms effective September 1, 2026, as specified in the document entitled "CONFIDENTIAL Civic Agency Appointments Spring 2026," attached to the agenda report dated July 14, 2026.
2. That Sheila McDonald's term on the Policing Committee be extended to December 31, 2027, in order to comply with the terms set-out in the Policing Committee Bylaw 1/2025.
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SUMMARY
During the first annual intake for the Youth Advisory Committee, there were 13 vacancies available. A total of 12 eligible applications were received, comprising both reapplications from existing members and new submissions. Interviews were conducted on June 8, 2026, to determine appointments.
Additionally, the current term for Sheila McDonald on the Policing Committee was established at the previous annual intake as a one-year term commencing December 31, 2026. Extending the appointment to December 31, 2027 (two-year term) will ensure compliance with the Policing Committee Bylaw and maintain continuity on the Committee.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
In accordance with City Council Policy C-CC-12, Civic Agencies, Council met on June 8, 2026, for the purpose of interviewing and recommending appointments to fill vacancies on City of St. Albert Civic Agencies.
In accordance with Bylaw 1/2025 Policing Committee Bylaw:
"7. The term of Member appointments shall be a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 3 years."
The Policing Governance (Ministerial) Regulation states that:
3(3) The term of office of a member appointed to a municipal policing committee is
(a) 3 years, or
(b) a term of less than 3 years, but not less than 2 years.
The following motions were approved o...
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