VOLUNTEER MEMBER – SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT (SDAB)

The Opportunity :

Make a real impact by volunteering on a City Board. As a member, you’ll take part in formal decision-making, help shape outcomes on important local matters, and contribute to fair and transparent processes that affect your community.

The City of Airdrie has a Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) which is an independent quasi-judicial board made up of one Council representative and citizen members. The SDAB handles appeals of the decisions of the Municipal Planning Commission or of the approving authority regarding development permit or subdivision applications.

We are looking for 4 citizen members from the community to fill volunteer positions on our Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB).

Please be aware that this is a volunteer opportunity and is not considered an employment position with the City of Airdrie.

Appointment : Council appoints to the Board at Council’s annual Organizational Meeting.

Reports to : Council

Mandated by : The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw (found ).

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

• In panels of 3 or 5, hear appeals, and render decisions.
• Prepare for hearings in advance with information received from the Clerks.
• Attend yearly SDAB Annual General Meeting
• Attend mandatory legislated training every 3 years.

YOU BRING :

OTHER INFORMATION & VOLUNTEER COMMITMENTS :

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

Eligibility

WE OFFER :

Remuneration is offered to members for their time attending mandatory training, hearing preparation, and attendance at hearings. Compensation details can be found .

NEXT STEPS :

You are invited to apply online. Postings close at 9 p.m. on the closing date listed in the posting.

Please attach the requested documents (resume and cover letter) in the My Documents section of your application.

Council will interview eligible applicants prior to making board appointments.