Council Committees

Cochrane is accepting applications for the following vacancies:  

Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Advisory Board (three positions available)

• The FCSS Advisory Board helps identify and address social issues through program delivery to enhance, strengthen and stabilize family and community life. 

Cochrane Planning Commission (CPC) (four position available)

• The CPC considers development and redesignation applications and acts as the approving authority on development and subdivision matters to the extent required by the Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 01/2022). 

Parks & Recreation Committee (eight positions available)

• The Parks and Recreation Committee provides advice to Council and Administration on community parks and recreation services, programs and infrastructure, and makes recommendations to enhance recreational opportunities in Cochrane.

Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB) (three positions available)

• The SDAB hears appeals regarding decisions made by the development officer, the Development Authority or the Cochrane Planning Commission with respect to subdivisions, development permits or stop orders issued by the Town of Cochrane.

What is a Council Committee, Commission or Board?

Under the Municipal Government Act and municipal bylaws, Council can establish a board, committee or commission. Depending on the mandate, a board, committee or commission may act: 

• in an advisory capacity to Council, making recommendations on policy issues
• in a governing capacity, making decisions 
• in a quasi-judicial capacity, rending decisions based on evidence presented at a hearing

Select a board, committee or commission from the directory to learn more about each one. You may also view any upcoming meetings or agendas.

All meetings are open to the public and held either in-person or streamed online. Please check the agenda for details.