Advisory Boards & Committees

The Agricultural Service Board (ASB) plays an important role in ensuring Sturgeon County is informed of the needs and priorities of the agricultural community. The ASB also advises Council and administration in the development and implementation of strategies and plans relevant to the agricultural sector including the Agriculture Master Plan.

Members of the ASB also participate in the ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee by reviewing and approving conservation projects proposed by local agricultural producers through the ALUS Sturgeon program.

The Agricultural Service Board:

• advises on and helps to organize and direct weed and pest control and soil and water conservation programs
• assists in the control of animal disease under the Animal Health Act
• promotes, enhances, and protects viable and sustainable agriculture with a view to improving the economic viability of the agricultural producer
• promotes and develops agricultural policies to meet the needs of the County

Members

Membership: 2 Council members, 6 public members, and 1 junior member. The junior member serves a 2-year term.

Resources

The ALUS PAC oversees the management and administration of the ALUS PAC program which is a community-developed and farmer-delivered program that works with farmers and ranchers to produce valuable ecological services on farmland.

Administration Contact

Angela Veenstra
Manager, Open Space and Agriculture Services
780-939-8330
Email

Members

Membership: 2 Council members, 6 public members, and 1 Junior member. The Junior Member serves a 2-year term.

Resources

• Bylaw 1517-20 Council Committees Bylaw
• ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee Mandate Letter

The Community Services Advisory Board makes recommendations and reports to Council on matters pertaining to Parks and Recreation, Culture, Family and Community Support Services, and Library Services.

Members

Membership: 2 Council members and 6 public members, 1 from each of the County’s 6 Divisions

Resources

• Bylaw 1517-20 Council Committees Bylaw
• Community Services Advisory Board Mandate Letter

The Economic Development Advisory Board advises Council and Administration on policies and potential actions related to strategic goals and objectives of economic development in the County.

Members

Membership: 2 Council members and 11 public members

Resources

• Bylaw 1517-20 Council Committees Bylaw
• Economic Development Advisory Board Mandate Letter

The River Valley Alliance (RVA) is a not-for-profit organization made up of the six shareholder municipalities that border the North Saskatchewan River in the Edmonton region: the Town of Devon, Parkland County, the City of Edmonton, Strathcona County, the City of Fort Saskatchewan, and Sturgeon County.

The goal of the Alliance is to preserve, protect and enhance the largest metropolitan river valley park system in the world by connecting the trail system and making it easier for all to access and enjoy. 

Committee members will serve a two-year term and must attend 10 – 12 meetings a year in-person or by teleconference.

The RVA Community Engagement Committee

• Promotes and publicizes the Alliance’s vision to its shareholder municipalities and the public and advises the RVA Board of Directors.
• Acts as a volunteer resource to assist in river-valley centered events, projects, public processes and other activities as approved or directed by the RVA Board.
• Assists the RVA Board and its municipality members by increasing public awareness, dialogue, support, and advocacy for the River Valley Park System.
• Brings any issues to the RVA Board’s attention that could warrant RVA involvement or advocacy.
• Takes on other assignments as requested by the RVA Board of Directors.

Members

Members: Members are made up of the six shareholder municipalities that border the North Saskatchewan River in the Edmonton region: the Town of Devon, Parkland County, the City of Edmonton, Strathcona County, the City of Fort Saskatchewan, and Sturgeon County.

• Amanda Papadopoulos
  January 2025 – December 2026
• Jason Kent
  January 2026 – December 2027
• Don Galloway
  January 2026 – December 2027

The Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee makes recommendations to Council on matters pertaining to sand and gravel extraction and processing. The Committee looks at various aspects of extraction, including ground water monitoring, traffic impacts, and environmental considerations and community impacts.

Members

Membership: 2 Council members and 5 public members

Resources

• Bylaw 1517-20 Council Committees Bylaw
• Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee Mandate Letter
• Dale MacMillan Memorial Scholarship for Community Leadership
• Resource Extraction

The Transportation Advisory Committee advises, informs, and collaborates on the delivery of transportation-related services with the objective of enhancing the customer experience and the performance of transportation infrastructure.

Members

Membership: 1 Council member and 8 public members

Resources

• Bylaw 1517-20 Council Committees Bylaw
• Transportation Advisory Committee Mandate Letter

The Youth Advisory Committee advises Council on issues related to youth in the community.

Members

Members: 2 Council members and 10 public members between the ages of 16 and 24. Public members serve 2-year terms.

Resources

• Bylaw 1517-20 Council Committees Bylaw
• Youth Advisory Committee Mandate Letter

The Audit Selection Committee oversees the procurement of Sturgeon County’s external audit services.

Administration Contact:

Sabrina Duquette
Manager, Corporate Finance & Treasury
780-939-1310
Email

Members

Membership: 3 members of Council

• Councillor McLennan
• Councillor Stang
• Councillor Toms

Resources

• Bylaw 1517-20 Council Committees Bylaw

The Capital Committee makes recommendations to Council on projects to be funded within the funding allocations approved by Council through the multi-year capital budgeting process.

Administration Contact

Sabrina Duquette
Manager, Corporate Finance & Treasury
780-939-1310
Email

Members

Membership: All members of Council

Resources

• Bylaw 1517-20 Council Committees Bylaw

Committee of the Whole provides strategic oversight of the progress of Council’s Strategic Plan and monitors established priorities, ensuring strategic objectives are being met. The Committee also supports Council’s decision-making process by providing a venue for fulsome discussion on key principles, ideas, or components of projects, policies, plans, or other things that will require Council direction or decision.

Administrative Contact

Jesse Sopko, Manager, Legislative and Legal Services
780-939-1362
Email

Members

Membership: All members of Council

Resources

• Bylaw 1470-20 Committee of the Whole Bylaw

The Governance and Council Services Committee provides a venue for discussion and decision on operational and housekeeping matters related to Council, ensures the mandates for Council established Boards and Committees are reviewed and aligned with Council’s Strategic Plan and priorities, and ensures Council’s expectations of Council Committees are articulated to the Committees so the vision for the County can be achieved.

Administration Contact

Jesse Sopko, Manager, Legislative and Legal Services
780-939-1362
Email

Members

• Mayor Hnatiw
• Deputy Mayor
• Councillor Jason Berry
• Alternate – Councillor Kristin Toms

Resources

• Bylaw 1471-20 Governance and Council Services Committee Bylaw