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Giving Back

Red Deer seeks community members for council committees and Regional Assessment Review Board

Aug 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM

The City of Red Deer is inviting residents to get involved and make a meaningful difference in the community by applying to serve on a council committee or the Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board (RARB).

“Serving on a committee or board is a powerful way to share your voice, build leadership skills, and help shape decisions that impact daily life in our city and region,” said Catherine Jackson, Deputy Clerk, in a press release. “We encourage anyone with the time, expertise, or passion for public service to consider applying.”

Council Committees

Council committees provide advice and recommendations to city council on important issues, services and policies affecting Red Deer. Committees are seeking:

• Individuals who want to give back to their community
• Residents with lived experience or professional expertise relevant to a committee’s focus
• People who can commit time to attend meetings and prepare in advance

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Committee involvement is a volunteer opportunity with terms ranging from 1-3 years and meetings typically held monthly or bi-monthly in the evenings.

Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board (RARB)

City officials say the RARB is recruiting new board members to hear property assessment complaints and make fair, impartial decisions for property owners across central Alberta partner municipalities.

Key highlights include:

• Paid remuneration for hearings and mandatory training
• No formal training required to apply; mandatory training is provided by the Province of Alberta
• Flexible daytime availability required, with hearings scheduled Monday-Friday in half or full day increments
• Term length: 3 years, beginning in January 2026

Why get involved?

Serving on a committee or board is an opportunity to:

• Influence decisions that shape Red Deer and central Alberta
• Develop your governance, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Meet and collaborate with others who care about building a strong, inclusive, and fair community

Learn more and apply

Residents can explore all current opportunities and application details at

reddeer.ca/CouncilCommittees and reddeer.ca/RARB.