Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Volunteering for Boards, Commissions, and Committees

The work of volunteer board members is an integral part of local government, engaging citizens in their community. A Council committee is a committee, commission, board, or other body established by Council under the Municipal Government Act and municipal bylaws. Council committees act in an advisory capacity to council.
In 2024-2025, Councillors and appointed members from the public at-large will serve on approximately 18 boards, commissions, and committees on behalf of the Town of Olds.  Appointments to various committees are made at Council's annual Organizational Meeting, held the last Monday of October. 
To find additional information, please click on the name of the committee, commission, and board you are interested in. 

Become a Board Member!

The Town of Olds is seeking Community Volunteers for the following Boards:

  • Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) Business Representative x1
  • Olds Municipal Library (OML) Representative x1
  • Economic Development Action Committee (EDAC) (AG and Construction) x2
  • Mountain View Power Committee (MVPC) x1

Board & Committee application form

APPOINTMENTS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS, 2024-2025

Town of Olds Committees, 2024-2025

Council & Public at Large Appointments

Ad Hoc Citizens Committee on Council Compensation

Public at Large members only

No later than March 1st of the prior year (year three (3) of the term) of the general municipal election, Council shall appoint an Ad Hoc Citizens Committee on Council Compensation consisting solely of public at large members.

This Committee sets their own meeting dates. Council shall charge the Ad Hoc Citizens Committee on Council Compensation to report within 90 days with recommendations on the policy on honorariums and benefits to be established for members of Council elected in that years' general municipal election.

COUNCIL REMUNERATION AND Expenses POLICY 106C

Committee Bylaw 2024-06>

Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP)

Council Member and a Business Representative

CAEP works to support economic growth in the Central Alberta region. Representatives shall be part of the membership responsible for setting the overall direction of the Central Alberta Economic Partnership. 

Economic Development Action Committee (EDAC)

Council Member and Public at Large

The Town has established a council committee that acts in an advisory role by making recommendations and providing strategic advise to council on economic and business development in the Town of Olds.
BYLAW 2023-37

Mountain View Power Committee (MVPC)

Public at Large members only

The Town has established a council committee that will make recommendations to council on the distribution of funds via the Community Grant Program. Only individuals who are Mountain View Power customers are eligible to sit on the committee. This includes individuals who own or reside at any property that is a Mountain View Power customer. 

Read the Mountain View Power Committee Bylaw

Olds Municipal Library Board (OML)

Council Member and Public at Large

​Monthly Meeting

Contact the Library Manager for meeting details.

  • The Town of Olds Library Board has full management and control of the Library and in accordance with regulations, organizes, promotes and maintains comprehensive and efficient library services in the municipality and cooperates with other boards and libraries in the provision of these services.

  • Library Contact Information

OLDS LIBRARY BOARD BYLAW

Internal Council Committee Appointments

Emergency Advisory Committee

All Council members only

Inter-municipal Cooperation Committee (ICC)

Mayor (required) and two (2) Council members

External Council Committee Appointments

Mayors of South-Central Alberta (MSCA)

Mayor required

Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission (MVRWMC)

Council member and alternate

Mountain View Regional Water Services Commission (MVRWMC)

Council member and alternate

Mountain View Seniors' Housing (MVSH)

Council member

Olds & District Chamber of Commerce (CoC)

Council member

Olds Health Professional Attraction and Retention Committee (OHPARC)

Council member

Parkland Regional Library Board (PRLB)

Council member

Red Deer River Municipal Users Group (RDMUG)

Council member and alternate

South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Commission (SRDRWWC)

Council member and alternate