Grande Prairie seeks residents to fill 28 board and committee seats
The City of Grande Prairie is recruiting volunteers for nine advisory bodies, with new terms starting in January.
The City of Grande Prairie has opened applications for 28 vacancies across nine boards, committees, and commissions, inviting residents to take part in local decision-making. Openings include three seats on the Assessment Review Board, six on the Combative Sports Commission, five on the Community Advisory Committee, and four on the Grande Prairie Public Library Board, among others.
Other vacancies include two spots on the Housing & Homelessness Advisory Committee reserved for members with lived experience, two on the Joint Appeals Board (one requiring animal health or behaviour knowledge), three on the Grande Prairie Airport Commission, two on the Community Knowledge Campus Advisory Committee, and one on the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
Mayor Jackie Clayton said public members play a meaningful role in shaping council decisions by reviewing information, weighing different perspectives, and offering recommendations. She encouraged interested residents to apply.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and meet the specific skill requirements for each position. The application window closes November 27, with successful applicants beginning their terms in January.
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