What does new governance structure mean for Airdrie City Council?

There are changes coming to the City Council's calendar.

According to The City, on April 2, Council approved changes to the Council calendar which will now see all Council meetings and Council Standing Committee meetings occurring on Tuesdays each month.

"This request was brought forward at the March 18 regular meeting of Council when the City of Airdrie’s new governance structure was endorsed," The City stated in a new release.

Changes to the City’s governance structure will see the addition of three standing committees: The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Committee, the Community Safety and Social Services Committee and the Community and Corporate Services Committee.

According to The City, On April 2, Council approved changes to the Council calendar which will now see all Council meetings and Council Standing Committee meetings occurring on Tuesdays each month. (Graphic credit to The City of Airdrie)

"This new governance structure will help streamline our process and enable City Council to focus on strategic level decisions required for a growing city,” said Mayor Peter Brown.

All standing committees are comprised of three elected officials (voting members) and two citizen members (non-voting). The Mayor will also be an ex-officio voting member on all standing committees.

"Our governance structure remains committed to open communication and transparency with residents and businesses and we continue to offer different ways for individuals to engage with Council," Mayor Brown added.

Each committee serves as a specialized body that focuses on certain areas of city governance and will have decision-making capabilities as delegated by Council.

Citizen members for the standing committees will be recruited over the coming months and will be required to apply for committee appointment and must meet specific requirements to be considered. All citizen members will be appointed by City Council.

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