Municipal Policing Committee

What we do

The overall objectives of the Municipal Policing Committee are to act as a liaison between Council, the R.C.M.P. Detachment, and the citizens of the Town of Strathmore to foster responsible community actions towards the creation of a safe secure community. The Committee shall endeavor to do this by maintaining an environment which allows public concerns to be addressed by all affected parties.

Specific duties and responsibilities are to:

Oversee the agreement between the Town and the Government of Canada for the services of the R.C.M.P.;
Represent the interests and concerns of the public and of Council to the Officer In Charge;
Develop a yearly plan of priorities and strategies for municipal policing in consultation with the Officer In Charge;
Develop a community safety plan in conjunction with the local R.C.M.P. detachment and Chief Elected Official including a plan for collaboration between community and community agencies, and providing the community safety plan annually, or on request to the Minister;
Assist in the selection of the Officer In Charge;
May appoint a Public Complaint Director; and
Report annually, or on request, to the Minister on the implementation of and updates to the programs and services to achieve the priorities of the R.C.M.P.
The Committee will present the community safety plan to Council for adoption annually.

Structure and Eligibility

The Committee shall consist of a maximum of five (5) members who shall be appointed by resolution of Council as follows:

One (1) member of Council; and
Four (4) Members of the public at-large, where one (1) position may be designated for a youth representative.

All members appointed to the Committee shall:

Take the Oath of Office as prescribed in Schedule 2 of the Police Act;
Pass an enhanced criminal record review and suitability screening through the R.C.M.P.
Not work or be hired in any capacity with the Town of Strathmore, R.C.M.P., any Provincial or Municipal Police Force, the Provincial Attorney General's Department, or the Department of the Solicitor General of Alberta;
Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and resident of the Town of Strathmore for at least six (6) consecutive months immediately preceding the date of advertising for applications; and
Be of the full age of eighteen (18) years, except for a youth representative, who shall be at least sixteen (16) years of age.

Term

Committee members may be appointed to the Municipal Policing Committee to terms of up to three (3) years but not less than two (2) years.

Meetings

The Committee shall hold regular meetings at a frequency to be determined from time to time by the Committee, but not less than four (4) meetings per year.

Additional Information

Read the Municipal Policing Committee Bylaw here.

No. of Positions Open

Four (4)

Current Members

None

Apply for a Position

Have a positive impact in your community by volunteering for a Council Committee, Board or Focus Group – you can help contribute to Council’s decision-making processes. The Town of Strathmore is looking for: individuals with a desire to give back to the community; individuals with specific expertise relevant to the qualifications of the specific board, focus or committee; individuals interested in the legislative process; and individuals with time available to commit to membership.

To apply, complete the Application Form here and email to LSAdmin@strathmore.ca, or return in person to the Strathmore Municipal Building at 1 Parklane Drive, Attention: Legislative Services.