Internal Committees

Committee of the Whole

Membership:  all Town Council, the Chief Administrative Officer, and other administrative heads, as required.
Purpose:  To meet for discussion and in-depth consideration of all Town of Coalhurst matters ; to set up ad hoc sub-committees as needs arise, and to make recommendations to Council.

Rick Management Committee

Membership:  two (2) members of Council, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Operations, and the Fire Chief
Purpose:  To: a) inspect and assess: the streets, roads, sidewalks, alleys, parking areas, and drainage of the Town each spring to identify potential problem areas, and b) inspect the various facilities, parks, and green spaces owned and operated by the Town. Inspections include a review of maintenance and safety records and also consist of recommendations to Council, prior to October, on matters related to maintenance, improvements, and new construction requirements for possible inclusion in future budgetary considerations.

Economic Development Committee

Membership:  two (2) members of Council, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Operations, Community Futures Lethbridge Region representatives or other resources as deemed appropriate.
Purpose:  To create an economic development plan with clear, short- and long-term goals. Objectives are to be revisited annually. This committee promotes the community’s overall socio-economic growth and well-being.

Policy/Bylaw Review Committee

Membership: two (2) members of Council, Chief Administrative Officer, plus the Director of Operations or the Fire Chief when appropriate.
Purpose:  To: a) review the policies and bylaws of Council to ensure they are consistent with legislation and procedures, and that they can be accomplished within the given resources allotted to that function; b) to review proposed policies and bylaws, except for those designated as administrative, before presentation to Council (administrative policies can be amended by the appropriate administrator and presented directly to Council); and, c) to ensure Council policies and bylaws are consistent with approved risk-management practices.

Municipal Subdivision and Development Authority

Membership:  two (2) members of Council, the Chief Administrative Officer, and the Development Officer
Purpose:  To make decisions for subdivision and development approval in accordance with provincial land-use policies, subdivision and development regulations, and local land use bylaw and statutory plans.