Council Committees

Cochrane has several committees of Council which represent various civic interests. The Town recruits public-at-large (PAL) volunteers throughout the year, as vacancies become available. Vacancies are advertised in Municipal Matters.

If you live in Cochrane and you'd like to take an active part in decisions that affect the community, apply to be a PAL using the application form below. To be considered, candidates must be a Town resident and a minimum of 18 years of age, unless otherwise specified in the Terms of Reference.

  • Family & Community Support Services Board
    - 3 Public-at-Large Representatives (Town)
    - 1 Public-at-Large Representative (Rocky View County)

Deadline for application is January 31, 2019

Apply to be on a Council board or committee. - This link will take you to a fillable form that will only function when positions are open.

Are you a resident of Cochrane interested in joining a committee or task force but feel you may have additional challenges to participate (transportation, child care, language, accommodations etc)? We may be able to help! Please contact the Cochrane Resource Centre at 403-851-2255 to explore options when applying.

Board or Committee Schedule* Start time**
Cochrane Library Board Third Tuesday of the month 7:00pm
Cochrane Planning Commission (CPC) Third Wednesday of the month 6:30pm
Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Advisory Board First Wednesday of the month 7:00pm
Mayor & Council Remuneration Task Force As required  
Parks and Recreation Committee TBD TBD
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB) As required when hearings are called 6pm
Transit Task Force As required  
Tri-site Concept Plan Advisory Group TBD TBD

* no meetings in July and August
 ** meeting length determined by agenda items