ADDITIONS TO THE COUNCIL AGENDA February 3, 2021
ITEM REQUESTED PAGE 1. 1:30 PM – MLA RJ Sigurdson in Attendance – Coal Policy Discussion *2. Bylaw 66/2020 – Temporary Road Bylaw HRC 2 *3. Tax Roll #2203227630 – Request to Cancel Late Payment Penalties LF 4 *4. Tax Roll #2101365110 – Add Unpaid Invoices to Taxes CH 8 *5. Intermunicipal Recreation Services Agreements – Letter to Minister RP 9 *6. Bylaw 5/2021 - CAO Bylaw (2nd/3rd Reading) RP 10 *7. Bylaw 6/2021 - Designated Officers Bylaw (2nd/3rd Reading) RP 17 *8. Snow Clearing Complaint – 286 Ave. West HRC 38 *9. Draft Letter to Government of Alberta Re: Provincial Coal Policy DM 40 10. Records Retention Bylaw Amendments - Council Meetings DM 11. Tower Co-location Requirements DM 12. Council Action List DM 13. Parked Cattle Liners - 466 Ave. & 82 St. East HRC 14. Water License Discussion HRC 15. Village of Longview Road Closure HRC 16. CONFIDENTIAL – Closed Meeting of Council – FOIP s. 27 – Unsightly RP/DR Premises 17. CONFIDENTIAL – Closed Meeting of Council – FOIP s. 23 - Town of HRC Okotoks/Foothills County Memorandum of Understanding – Water Project
REMINDERS Foothills County – Okotoks Intermunicipal Committee Meeting February 23, 2021 – 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Foothills County – High River Intermunicipal Committee Meeting March 4, 2021 – 2:30 – 4:00 pm
Foothills County-Calgary Intermunicipal Committee Meeting March 12, 2021 – 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Rural Municipalities of Alberta – 2021 Spring Convention March 16 – 17, 2021 (Virtual) BYLAW 66/2020
BEING A BYLAW OF FOOTHILLS COUNTY TO OPEN A TEMPORARY ROAD ON PRIVATE LANDS UNDER THE DIRECTION, CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF FOOTHILLS COUNTY
WHEREAS this Bylaw may be cited as the “Foothills County NE 35-22-05 W5M Road Project Temporary Road Bylaw.”
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 26 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, and amendments thereto, a Council may pass a bylaw to open a temporary road or a temporary right of way on private lands; and
WHEREAS there is an existing gravel roadway on the private lands described below which is used by members of the public for access to their lands; and
WHEREAS Foothills County deems it to be in the public interest to open a temporary road on private lands to ensure that the roadway may be used by the public until a permanent road may be opened;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of Foothills County, duly assembled, hereby enacts as follows:
1. A temporary road shall be opened upon and across those private lands legally described as:
MERIDIAN 5 RANGE 5 TOWNSHIP 22 SECTION 35 QUARTER NORTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 61.37 HECTARES (151.66 ACRES) MORE OR LESS
(hereinafter referred to as the “Private Lands”)
Such temporary road shall be approximately 10 meter wide and shall be located on and across the westerly portions of the Private Lands all as shown outlined in red in the Attached Schedule “A”.
2. Foothills County shall maintain the temporary road as is necessary from the effective date of this Bylaw.
3. The owner or occupant of the Private Lands may be entitled to compensation from Foothills County for the use of the temporary road or for loss or damage caused by the temporary road in such amount as may be agreed upon or as determined by the Land Compensation Board.
4. The temporary road shall be open until July 6, 2021, which is a period of six (6) months from the effective date of this Bylaw.
5. This Bylaw shall have effect on the date of its third reading and upon being signed.
First Reading: December 16, 2020
REEVE
CAO
Page 2 Second Reading:
REEVE
CAO
Third Reading:
REEVE
CAO
PASSED IN OPEN COUNCIL assembled at the Town of High River in the Province of Alberta this day , 20 .
Page 3 AGENDA ITEM FOR COUNCIL MEETING: 25-Jan-21
ITEM TITLE: Request to Cancel Late Payment Penalties
SECTION/CATEGORY COUNCIL MEETING ITEM NO. (Please indicate one)
1 Land Date: February 3, 2021
2 Legal Authorization Signatures
3 Labour 1. Author/Title: Sheryl Pinto, Tax Roll Clerk
4 Miscellaneous X 2. Supervisor/Title: Leslie Fitzgerald, Assessment & Tax Coordinator
INTRODUCTION:
The landowners are requesting that late payment penalties of $932.12 and $1,933.46 be cancelled for Tax Roll 2203227630.
OVERVIEW:
The landowner advised he called in to have the mailing address changed some time ago. There is no record of an address change request being made and no returned mail has been received for this tax roll. The tax roll is currently outstanding the 2019 and 2020 property taxes and associated penalties.
Please be advised that statutory requirements were met and there was no staff error.
ATTACHMENT(S): 1.
Page 4 From: Foothills County Property Tax Department To: Subject: RE: 2019 & 2020 tax/assessment notices Date: January 22, 2021 1:20:00 PM
Hi, Sheryl will submit a request for decision based on the information you’ve provided. If there is anything else you would like added please let us know. Thank you, Leslie
From: Sent: January 22, 2021 1:01 PM To: Foothills County Property Tax Department
Unfortunately I do not know the exact date or who I spoke to. It would of been after I received the 2018 and paid those as we have been living here since 2014.
Is there an email to discuss with counsel or it would have to be a call?
Thanks,
On Fri, Jan 22, 2021 at 12:43 PM Foothills County Property Tax Department
Good afternoon, Staff do not have the authority to waive late payment penalties, we will have to submit a request to Council. Do you remember when you contacted us to change your mailing address? Do you remember who you spoke to? Thanks, Leslie
From: Sent: January 22, 2021 12:21 PM To: Foothills County Property Tax Department
Hi, I had called in awhile back and changed our address to the Priddis location, but it was never updated in the system it looks like. I realized today that we haven't received our tax assessment in awhile so called in. I was wondering if there would be any bending room on the interest on line #75 and 77 if we pay in full next week?
Thanks,
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------Forwarded message ------From: Erin Frey
Hi
I have attached copies of your 2019 & 2020 tax/assessment notices for you. Penalties have been applied to your account, and your current balance outstanding is $18, 045.66 (see below transaction detail)
I have updated your mailing address to reflect . Please ensure your mailing address is updated with Alberta Land Titles (scroll down the page to find Change of Address and Name PDF) https://www.alberta.ca/land-titles-overview.aspx The Calgary Land Titles office is 403-297-6511 to reach them directly.
If you have any further tax questions regarding payments, payment plan etc, please contact the tax department. Our tax email is [email protected]
Have A Good Day.
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Erin Frey Tax Roll Clerk/Mapping Technician Foothills County Direct: 403-603-6243
mdfoothills.com
Page 7 AGENDA ITEM FOR COUNCIL MEETING: February 3, 2021
ITEM TITLE: Add accounts receivable invoices to taxes SECTION/CATEGORY COUNCIL MEETING ITEM NO. (Please indicate one) 1 Land Date: February 3, 2021 2 Legal Authorization Signatures 3 Labour 1. Author/Title: Christine Hummel 2.
4 Miscellaneous X
INTRODUCTION:
Add unpaid accounts receivable invoice to taxes, customer ID 223660 (occurrence 200500115)
OVERVIEW:
Add unpaid accounts receivable invoice in the amount of $1,200 to tax roll 2101365110. This was for a fire response to a ruptured gas line that occurred in May of 2020. There has been no response to collection efforts.
Page 8 Page 9 MISCELLANEOUS MUNICIPAL ITEM LEGISLATIVE SERVICES REPORT TO COUNCIL February 3, 2021
TOPIC: CAO BYLAW 5/2021 DESIGNATED OFFICER BYLAW 6/2021
REPORT PREPARED BY: Sherri Barrett for CAO Payne
PURPOSE OF REQUEST To consider second and third reading of:
1. Bylaw 5/2021 (CAO Bylaw) 2. Bylaw 6/2021 (Designated Officer Bylaw)
BACKGROUND Council granted first reading to both Bylaw 5/2021 (CAO Bylaw) and Bylaw 6/2021 (Designated Officer Bylaw) on January 27, 2021.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
REQUEST OF COUNCIL Council is respectfully requested to provide second and third readings to:
1. Bylaw 5/2021 (CAO Bylaw) 2. Bylaw 6/2021 (Designated Officer Bylaw)
APPENDICES APPENDIX A: BYLAW 5/2020 APPENDIX B: BYLAW 6/2020
Page 10 APPENDIX A BYLAW 5/2021
Being a Bylaw of Foothills County to establish the position of Chief Administrative Officer; to establish and define the powers and duties of the Chief Administrative Officer; to provide for the appointment of the Chief Administrative Officer as Designated Officer; and to delegate powers, duties and functions to the Chief Administrative Officer.
WHEREAS the Modernized Municipal Government Act requires Council establish a position or positions of Chief Administrative Officer by bylaw;
AND WHEREAS the Modernized Municipal Government Act prescribe the responsibilities and major administrative duties of the Chief Administrative Officer;
AND WHEREAS Council wishes to delegate certain powers to the Chief Administrative Officer in accordance with the Modernized Municipal Government Act;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of Foothills County, duly assembled, enacts as follows:
1. TITLE 1.1 This Bylaw may be referred to as the "CAO Bylaw."
2. PURPOSE 2.1 The purpose of this Bylaw is to establish the position of Chief Administrative Officer and to delegate certain powers, duties and functions to the Chief Administrative Officer.
3. DEFINITIONS 3.1 In this Bylaw, the following words and phrases have the following meaning: a. "Act" means the Modernized Municipal Government Act, as amended from time to time; b. "Administration" means the general operation of the County, including personnel, financial and other related matters as permitted by the Act; c. "Council" means the municipal Council of Foothills County; d. "Council Committee" has the same meaning as that prescribed in the Act and includes a Standing Committee; e. "Department" means any department of the County; f. "Department Head" means the Director or Manager in charge of a County Department; g. "Designated Officer" has the same meaning as that prescribed in the Act; h. "County" means Foothills County; i. "Non-profit" has the same meaning as that prescribed in the Act; j. "Reeve" means the Chief Elected Officer of the County, whether elected or appointed as described in the Act; and k. “Road” has the same meaning as that prescribed in the Act.
Page 11 4. OFFICE 4.1 The position of Chief Administrative Officer is hereby created and one person appointed to that position shall have the title CAO. 4.2 Council will, by resolution, appoint an individual to the position of Chief Administrative Officer. 4.3 Council shall establish the terms and conditions of the appointment of an individual to the position of Chief Administrative Officer including: a. the term of the appointment; and b. the salary and benefits to be paid or provided to the Chief Administrative Officer, which may be varied from time to time by Council. 4.4 The appointment of a person to the position of Chief Administrative Officer may only be made, suspended or revoked if the majority of the whole Council votes to do so.
5. ACCOUNTABILITY 5.1 The Chief Administrative Officer shall be accountable to Council for the exercise of all the powers, duties and functions delegated to the Chief Administrative Officer by the Act, this Bylaw, and any resolutions, policies or procedures adopted by Council from time to time whether such powers, duties and functions are exercised by the Chief Administrative Officer personally, or by someone to whom the Chief Administrative Officer has delegated that power, duty or function. 5.2 The Chief Administrative Officer shall carry out his or her powers, duties and functions in compliance with: a. the Act; b. this Bylaw; c. any other applicable enactment; d. any other applicable bylaw, resolutions, policy or procedure passed or adopted by Council; and e. any contract binding on the County. 5.3 The Chief Administrative Officer shall provide corporate leadership to the County and shall ensure that all County policies and programs are efficiently coordinated, delivered in a responsive and effective manner, and reflect the overall strategic priorities of the County as defined by Council.
6. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES 6.1 The Chief Administrative Officer has: a. all of the powers, duties and functions that are given to a Chief Administrative Officer under the Act or any other enactment; b. all of the powers, duties and functions that are given to a Designated Officer under the Act, or any other enactment, except for the Designated Officer powers, duties and functions expressly given to the Municipal Assessor; and c. all the powers, duties and functions delegated to the Chief Administrative Officer by Council in this or any other bylaw, resolution, policy or procedure. 6.2 The Chief Administrative Officer shall: a. be the contact between the Administration of the County and Council, and communication from the Administration of the County to Council shall flow through the Chief Administrative Officer; b. be responsible for advising and communicating with Council with respect to:
Page 12 (i) the operations of the County; (ii) the financial state of the County; (iii) Council policies and procedures; and (iv) policies and procedures regarding the Administration of the County. 6.3 The Chief Administrative Officer must either personally carry out all of the powers, duties and functions that are given to the Chief Administrative Officer or delegate such powers, duties and functions to a Designated Officer of the County or to a County employee. The Chief Administrative Officer can authorize the recipients of such delegations to further delegate their powers, duties and functions to other County employees.
7. FOIPPA HEAD 7.1 The Chief Administrative Officer is the Head of the County for the purposes of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, as amended from time to time.
8. ADMINISTRATION 8.1 The Chief Administrative Officer shall be responsible for managing the Administration of the County. 8.2 The Chief Administrative Officer has the authority to: a. appoint a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer or Acting Chief Administrative Officer to act during their absence; b. establish Administrative policies and procedures and in particular employment policies and procedures including policies and procedures that govern the actions of employees; c. hire, appoint, suspend, remove, transfer, promote or terminate any County employee; d. within budget, determine salaries, benefits, hours of work and other working conditions for all County employees; e. coordinate, direct, supervise and review the performance of the Administration; f. conduct audits, investigations and studies of the Administration, subject always to the right of Council to direct audits, investigations and studies; and 8.3 The Chief Administrative Officer shall report to Council on any proposed changes to the structure of the Administration. 8.4 The Chief Administrative Officer, subject to the directions and approval of Council, negotiate all collective agreements with County employees, where applicable. 8.5 The Chief Administrative Officer shall be responsible for ensuring that senior County staff members are familiar with duties and responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer, Council processes and procedures, issues being addressed by Council and issues of concern to the County.
9. FINANCIAL POWERS AND FUNCTIONS 9.1 The Chief Administrative Officer shall: a. annually, or as required or directed by Council, prepare and submit budgets to Council for operating and capital programs in accordance with the Act; b. at the end of each fiscal year, or as required or directed by Council, prepare and submit a complete financial report on all financial activities of the County during the preceding year; and
Page 13 c. monitor and report to Council as required or directed by Council on the operation and capital budgets approved by Council and in particular report on variances between budgeted and actual expenditures. 9.2 At no time may the Chief Administrative Officer authorize cumulative operating and capital expenditures in excess of the approved total operating and capital budgets unless in accordance with established policy and procedure respecting unbudgeted expenditures. 9.3 The Chief Administrative Officer shall designate the financial institution(s) to be used by the County, and shall open and close accounts that hold the County’s money. 9.4 The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to invest funds on behalf of the County in accordance with the provisions of the Act. 9.5 The Chief Administrative Officer may pay any amounts the County is legally required to pay pursuant to an order or judgment of a Court, board or other tribunal having jurisdiction over an action, claim or demand against the County. 9.6 The Chief Administrative Officer shall monitor and control expenditures within the budgets approved by Council and authorized budget adjustments to a maximum of $250,000.00 from one budget program to another.
10. MISCELLANEOUS POWERS 10.1 The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to: a. retain and instruct legal counsel, with approval of Council, on matters involving any actual or potential legal and administrative proceedings involving the County, including without limiting the foregoing: (i) providing legal services to Council and the Administration, and (ii) appearing in all legal and administrative proceedings including commencing, defending and intervening in such proceedings to define, enforce and defend the legal and equitable rights of the County and such other boards, authorities, agencies and other entities as may be required by Council b. compromise all actions, claims or demands against or by the County and completing all related documentation; c. accept service of all notices and other documents on behalf of the County; d. provide any and all certificates or statutory declarations on behalf of the County; e. temporarily close, in whole or in part, any Road at any time where construction or maintenance activity adjacent to or on the Road may cause a hazard; f. prepare and issue distress warrants and seize and sell goods pursuant to distress warrants on behalf of the County for recovery of tax arrears pursuant to the Act; g. carry out inspections, remedies, enforcement or other actions pursuant to the Act, any other applicable enactment or bylaw; h. make determinations, undertake inspections, and issue orders pursuant to the Act or any other enactment or bylaw which the County is authorized to enforce including without limitation, matters related to dangerous or unsightly property; i. provide administrative support to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board; j. sign: (i) along with the person presiding at the meeting, all minutes of Council meetings; (ii) along with the Reeve, all bylaws; and
Page 14 (iii) along with the Reeve or any other person authorized by Council, agreements and cheques and other negotiable interments; k. revise or consolidate bylaws, including the preparation of administrative consolidations in accordance with the Act; l. prepare bylaws and policies for the good governance of the County to Council for review and consideration; m. ensure the sufficiency of any petitions that may be submitted to the County is in accordance with requirements of the Act; n. conduct a census; o. in the case of an emergency, as determined by the Chief Administrative Officer, expend monies for the emergency that are not in an approved budget, up to a maximum of $250,000.00 for each expenditure, and subsequently report to Council on the details of those expenditures; p. exercise all the powers, duties and functions of a Designated Officer under the Act, other than the Municipal Assessor, if: (i) no position of Designated Officer has been established by Council; (ii) the position of Designated Officer is vacant; (iii) the Act or any other enactment or Bylaw refers to a Designated Officer and the power, duty, function or other thing relating to the Designated Officer has not otherwise been assigned to any Designated Officer by Council; (iv) the appointed Designated Officer is temporarily unavailable to perform his or her powers, duties and functions; and q. exercise such other power, duty and function as may be required by Council from time to time. 10.2 Unless otherwise directed by Council, in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures, as well as provisions of other bylaws, the Act and any other enactments, the Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to enter into any and all agreements and contracts on behalf of the County including, but not limited to, agreements and contracts: a. necessary to provide insurance coverage for the County, b. to retain the services of any individual or corporation or to acquire materials, supplies or goods for purposes related to the operations of the County, c. to acquire or dispose of interests in land, d. incidental to the development and subdivision of land pursuant to the Modernized Municipal Government Act and the County’s Land Use Bylaw, or e. related to funding arrangements with the Alberta Government and non- profit organizations for the provisions of family and community support services program in accordance with approved budget amounts and the Family and Community Support Services Act and the Family and Support Services Regulation, together with such other documentation which may be required in order to give effect to the contract or agreement.
11. INDEMNIFICATION 11.1 The County shall indemnify the Chief Administrative Officer provided that the Chief Administrative Officer was acting in good faith to carry out the powers, duties and functions given to the Chief Administrative Officer by this Bylaw, the Act, any other applicable enactment or any other applicable bylaw, resolution, policy or procedure.
Page 15 12. INTERPRETATION 12.1 Any reference in this Bylaw to the Act, any other enactment any other bylaw, resolution, policy or procedure shall include all amendments thereto, all regulations and orders thereunder and any successor thereto.
13. CONFLICT 13.1 The provisions of this Bylaw shall prevail in any case where there is conflict between this Bylaw and any previous resolution or bylaw of Council.
14. OTHER 14.1 Bylaw No. 36/2020 and any amendments thereto are hereby repealed upon this Bylaw coming into effect. 14.2 This Bylaw comes into full force and effect on July 1, 2021.
First Reading: January 27, 2021
______REEVE
______CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Second Reading: ______, 2021
______REEVE
______CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Third Reading: ______, 2021
______REEVE
______CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
PASSED IN OPEN COUNCIL assembled at the Town of High River in the Province of Alberta this day of , 2021.
Page 16 APPENDIX B
BYLAW 6/2021
Being a Bylaw of Foothills County to establish the positions of Designated Officers
WHEREAS the Modernized Municipal Government Act authorizes Council to establish one or more positions to carry out the powers, duties and functions of a designated officer;
AND WHEREAS Council wishes to establish certain designated officer positions;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Foothills County, duly assembled, enacts as follows:
1. TITLE 1.1. This Bylaw may be referred to as the "the Designated Officers Bylaw."
2. PURPOSE 2.1. The purposes of this Bylaw are to establish certain Designated Officer positions and to delegate certain powers, duties and functions to those positions.
3. DEFINITIONS 3.1. In this Bylaw, the following words and phrases have the following meaning: a. "Act" means the Modernized Municipal Government Act, as amended from time to time; b. "Assessor" means that individual who is appointed by the Chief Administrative Officer into the position of assessor for the purposes of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of an Assessor pursuant to the Act; c. "Bylaw" means a bylaw of the County; d. "Chief Administrative Officer" means those individuals appointed by Council to the position of Chief Administrative Officer of the County; e. "Council" means the municipal Council of Foothills County; f. "Designated Officer" has the same meaning as that prescribed in the Act; and g. "County" means the Foothills County.
4. DESIGNATED OFFICER POSITIONS 4.1. The following positions are Designated Officers of the County: a. Deputy Chief Administrative Officer b. Appointed Assessor c. Director of Community Services d. Director of Corporate Services e. Director of Planning f. Director of Public Works g. Safety Codes Co-Ordinator h. Manager of Legislative Services 4.2. The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for appointing individuals to the Designated Officer positions established by this Bylaw. The CAO is responsible for Schedules A, B, C, D & H. The Deputy CAO is responsible for Schedules E, F, G, and in the absence of
Page 17 the CAO, also includes Schedules A, B, C, D & H 4.3. All Designated Officers are accountable to the Chief Administrative Officer for the exercise of their powers, duties and functions. 4.4. A Designated Officer may delegate any of his or her powers, duties or functions under the Act, another enactment or County bylaw to an employee of the County but the Designated Officer remains responsible to ensure that any delegated power, duty or function is properly exercised and carried out. 4.5. The Chief Administrative Officer may exercise all of the powers, duties and functions of a Designated Officer, except that of Appointed Assessor, under the Act, another enactment or County bylaw if: a. no position of Designated Officer has been established by Council, b. the position of Designated Officer is vacant, or c. the Act, another enactment or County bylaw refers to a Designated Officer and the power, duty, function or other thing relating to the Designated Officer has not been assigned to any Designated Officer by Council.
5. DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 5.1 The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer is the Designated Officer for the purposes of carrying out the duties and responsibilities as outlined in Schedule A.
6. APPOINTED ASSESSOR 6.1. The Appointed Assessor is the Designated Officer for the purposes of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of an "assessor" under the Act, and any other relevant statute, regulation or bylaw as outlined in Schedule B.
7. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES 7.1. The Director of Community Services is the Designated Officer for the purposes of carrying out the duties and responsibilities as outlined in Schedule C.
8. DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES 8.1. The Director of Corporate Services is the Designated Officer for the purposes of carrying out the duties and responsibilities as outlined in Schedule D.
9. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING 9.1. The Director of Planning is the Designated Officer for the purposes of carrying out the duties and responsibilities as outlined in Schedule E.
10. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS 10.1. The Director of Public Works is the Designated Officer for the purposes of carrying out the duties and responsibilities as outlined in Schedule F.
11. SAFETY CODES CO-ORDINATOR 11.1. The Safety Codes Co-Ordinator is the Designated Officer for the purposes of carrying out the duties and responsibilities as outlined in Schedule G.
12. MANAGER OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES 12.1. The Manager of Legislative Services is the Designated Officer for the purposes of carrying out the duties and responsibilities as outlined in Schedule H.
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13. GENERAL 13.1. If any provision of this Bylaw is declared invalid by a Court, that provision shall be severed from the Bylaw and all other provisions remain valid and in force.
14. OTHER 14.1. Bylaw No. 37/2020 and any amendments thereto are hereby rescinded upon this Bylaw coming into effect upon third and final reading. 14.2. This Bylaw comes into full force and effect on July 1, 2021.
First Reading: January 27, 2021
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______CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Second Reading: ______, 2021
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______CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Third Reading: ______, 2021
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______CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
PASSED IN OPEN COUNCIL assembled at the Town of High River in the Province of Alberta this day of , 2021.
Page 19 Schedule A
Job Description Deputy Chief Administrative Officer – Municipal Manager
Position Title: Deputy Chief Administrative Officer – Municipal Manager
Function: Under the general direction of the CAO, the Deputy CAO Municipal Manager is responsible to oversee, administer and be accountable for the operation of the following County departments:
1. Public Works 2. Planning
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Co -ordinate the activities of County Departments to ensure the provision of an optimum level of service to ratepayers.
2. Oversees the operation of various staff departments to ensure the effective and efficient administration of County resources.
3. Reports and advises the County Council respecting matters arising from the administration of the County.
4. Makes recommendations to Council respecting policy, budgets and resolution of issues and implements Council decisions in respect of those matters.
5. Consults with department heads and assists with the preparation of County budget in accordance with County guidelines.
6. Represents County administration in dealings with senior staff of other municipalities and other levels of government.
7. Attends meetings of Council and designated Committees, Board, or Commissions appointed by Council unless excused or excluded therefrom.
8. Prepares bylaws for Council's consideration and is responsible for the enforcement of Council resolutions and County bylaws.
9. Ensures the prompt and proper handling of all requests, inquiries and complaints by the residents of the County.
Page 20 Schedule B
Job Description Appointed Assessor
Job Title: Appointed Assessor Department: Assessment Department Reports to: Director of Corporate Services
General Accountability: The position of Appointed Assessor is a Designated Officer of the Foothills County and is authorized by the Council and appointed by the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out the powers, duties and functions of a Designated Officer pursuant to the Municipal GovernmentAct and any other relevant statute, regulation or bylaw.
This position is accountable to the Director of Corporate Services forthe exercise of their powers, duties and functions.
This position is to establish, maintain and ensure that the assessments of properties in the Foothills County are carried out in a capable manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.
• This position is the designated Officerfor the purpose of the Municipal Government Act. • Prepares assessments and valuations of all real property including residential, farmland, commercial, industrial, machinery and equipment, institutional and exempt properties, as required, pursuant to the Municipal GovernmentAct and related regulations. • Applies valuation principles and procedures in accordance with legislated assessment standards. • Responds to and investigates, as required, any complaints or inquiries relating to the Assessment Department. • On behalf of the Foothills County, attends and submits informationto the Assessment Review Board.
EffectiveDate: June 17, 2011 Revision Date: January 20 l 6bg Page 21 • Submits an annual and cycled detail audit and a signs a declaration for completion of the annual assessment roll and any amendments to it during the year to Municipal Affairs. • Prepare recommendations, reports and compilation of data as may be required by the County Council or Senior Administration staff. • Prepare an annual report on the activities of the department and presents to Council. • Recommend to the Director of Corporate Services any proposed changes of procedures, purchase of equipment or any other matter which will improve the efficiency of the Department. • Must be familiarwith the Municipal Government Act, Assessment Manuals and all other related legislation. • Provide leadership and supervision to a team of Assessors, as well as, technical and clerical support staff. • Performother duties as assigned from time to time
Supervisory Responsibilities: • Supervises a team of assessors and clerical support staff. • Currently 4 Assessors and 1 technician.
Qualifications/Education and/or Experience: • As per Qualifications of Assessor Regulation 233/2005 attached (with amendments up to and including AR 63/2012)
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: • Accredited Municipal Assessor of Alberta (AMAA) designation or equivalent.
Communication Skills: • Listens actively, gathers information, writes and speaks in a way others will ______...... ,· derst'-'.&a&,...______
Other Qualifications: • A valid class 5 driver's license
Physical Demands: • Property site inspections • Walking around farm, industrial, commercial and acreage properties. • Inspecting buildings in various stages of completion • May encounter dogs
EffectiveDate: June 17, 2011 Revision Date: January 20 I 6bg Page 22 Schedule C
Job Description Director of Community Services
Job Title: Director of Community Services Department: Community Services Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer Job location: Administration Building
General Accountability:
The position of Director of Community Services is a Designated Officer of Foothills County and is authorized by the County Council and appointed by the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out the powers, duties and function of a Designated Officer pursuant to the Municipal Government Act and any other relevant statute, regulation or bylaw. This position is accountable to the Chief Administrative Officer for the exercise of their powers, duties and functions. This position is responsible for providing overall strategic leadership, management and direction for Parks & Recreation, Culture, Agricultural Services, Fire & Protective Services, Family & Community Support Services, Cemeteries and Airport components of the Department, and for assuring successful program delivery in accordance with the direction of Council, CAO and Municipal Government Act.
SpecificDuties: • The Director of Community Services is the Designated Officer for the purposes of the following section of the Act: ------a}-Seet-ie1 §4--1-,------b) Section 545 and c) Section 546 (1).
• Provide leadership and supervision to a team of professionals who are responsible for the management of Parks & Recreation, Culture, Agricultural Services, Fire & Protective Services, Family & Community Support Services, Cemeteries and the Airport components of the department. • Develop, implement, and maintain short and long term planning to ensure acceptable standards and services for all units within the Community Services Department in cooperation with management and other departments. • Promote effective employee/employer relations by establishing an effectiv� working relationship with staff, administration, and the general public. • Maintain an awareness of issues and trends in the department's areas of service and produce recommendations for same.
Effective Date: April I, 2013 Revision Date: January 2016bg
Page 23 • Develop and maintain a high profile public relations function in the community, demonstrating personal and departmental commitment to effective service delivery. • Direct department development projects and facilitydesign and operations. • Negotiate and oversee monitoring of contracts with designers, engineers, contractors, and developers on facility development. • Prepare annual budgets, monitor and control expenditures and ensure cost effective operations are implemented. • Serve as an advisor to the department and associated boards and committees.
Minimum Qualifications: • Post-secondary degree in related fieldand 5-10 years of increasingly professional experience with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role. • Knowledge of and skills in the application of leadership, operational and financial management principles. • Highly developed interpersonalcommunication and problem solving skills. • Initiative, creativity, and patience. • Local Government Administration Certificationis an asset.
EffectiveDate: April 1, 2013 Revision Date: January 2016bg
Page 24 Schedule D
Job Description Director of Corporate Services
Job Title: Director, Corporate Services Department: Management Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer
Summary: The position of Director, Corporate Services is a Designated Officer of the Foothills County and is authorized by the Council and appointed by the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out the powers, duties and function of a Designated Officer pursuant to the Municipal Government Act and any other relevant statute, regulation or bylaw.
This position is accountable to the Chief Administrative Officer for the exercise of their powers, duties and functions.
Reporting to the CAO, the Director of Corporate Services is responsible for providing effective leadership and direction over all corporate and management services programs· including accounting and finance, taxation & assessment, the Foothills Regional Services Commission, information technology, human resources, properties, insurance and risk management. The Director will be responsible to lead a diverse team of professionals with a focus on building effective working relationships with Council, departments and staff at all levels of the organization and ensure that the best possible practices are in place to serve the County and residents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to performeach essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• The Director of Corporate Services is the Designated Officer for the purposes of the following section of the Act: a) Section 309 (1) (d), b) Section 334 (1) (e), c) Section 336 (1), d) Section 343 (2), e) Section 350, f) Section 45 5 (1 ), g) Section 461 (1), h) Section 462 (2), i) Section 469 (1), and
EffectiveDate: September 2014bg Revision date: December 2015bg
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Job Description Director of Planning
Job Title: Director of Planning Department: Planning Department Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer Location: Administration Building
Summary: The position of Director of Planning is a Designated Officer of the Foothills County and is authorized by the County Council and appointed by the Municipal Manager to carry out the powers, duties and function of a Designated Officer pursuant to the Municipal GovernmentAct and any other relevant statute, regulation or bylaw.
This position is accountable to the Municipal Manager for the exercise of their powers, duties and functions.
The primary responsibility of the Director of Planning is to manage the activities, the staff and the budget of the Planning department, including all aspects of current planning, long range planning, building and safetycodes and GIS. The Director's role is to identify and deliver service priorities and allocates resources accordingly. This position provides leadership and advanced planning expertise to a team of professional and technical staff engaged in making plans and policy, management of development and research, facilitation of safety codes and GIS services.
Du 1es anilResponsiliilil1es: In addition to their role above, the Director of Planning is responsible for other duties including:
• The Director of Planning is the Designated Officerfor the purposeof the following section of the Act: a) Section 542 forthe purposes of inspecting, remedying, enforcing or taking any other action forthe purposes of Part 17 of the Act and the Land Use Bylaw. • Provide strategic leadership that supports the effectiveness and efficiency of the Planning & Development Team, the Safety codes officers and GIS technicians; • Provide for staff development through regular feedback on performance, coaching and training opportunities for the purposes of enhancing skills, knowledge and to build service capacity; • Complete staffperformance and evaluation reviews in accordance with municipal policy, culture and standards as well as applicable legislation;
Effective Date: January 20 l 6bg Page 28 • Take a lead in reviewing projects and workloads and makes recommendations on prioritizing projects aligning the Strategic Plan and departmental service plan, including personnel requirements and resource allocation; • Establish work plans to meet the budget objectives approved by Council; • Assist and advise the Municipal Manager, and Council on matters to support Planning policy and other Department functions; • Attend meetings of Council with respect to Planning matters as required; • Provide accurate information, assistance and advice to the public, external authorities and organizations regarding the County's goals and objectives, plans and policies, land use bylaw and application and appeal procedures; • Represent the County on various boards and committees, including inter municipal Development Committees; • Undertake signing authority functions, including subdivision and multiple administration functions related to planning as necessary; • Perform other duties as assigned fromtime to time.
Skills Necessary for the Position: The Director of Planning must possess the following skills and abilities:
■ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills in order to communicate effectivelyand diplomatically with County staff, the public, elected officials and externalstakeholders and developers; • Proven and effective management, team building, leadership and supervisory strengths, commitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer service; • Exceptional project management skills and experience in statutory planning, annexation, subdivision, inter-municipal planning, development, safety codes and GIS; • Sound judgement and decision-making, effective problem-solving abilities, time management, above average organizational skills are required; ______■ _ ._.ig � · 'cninp.eLe.n.cy__with_Mi_crosoft Q.ffi..Qe Suite, some adohe_aµplications_ar..._.______familiarwith GIS applications.
Qualifications/Educationand/or Experience: The Director of Planning must have the following qualificationand experience:
• Post-secondary graduation in Planning or a related discipline; Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and a registered designate in the Alberta ProfessionalPlanners Institute(APPI); • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible and hands-on planning experience, in the role of Senior Planner in municipal environment; • Extensive knowledge of planning and municipal legislation and other relevant statutes; • Valid class 5 Driver Licence.
Effective Date: January 2016bg Page 29 Schedule F
Job Description Director of Public Works
Job Title: Director of Public Works Department: Public Works Reports to: Municipal Manager Location: Administration Building
General Accountability: The position of Director of Public Works is a Designated Officer of the Foothills County and is authorized by the Council and appointed by the Municipal Manager to carry out the powers, duties and function of a Designated Officer pursuant to the Municipal Government Act and any other relevant statute, regulation or bylaw.
This positon is accountable to the Municipal Manager for the exercise of their powers, duties and functions.
Under the general supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Public Works is responsible for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the Public Works, Water & Waste Water, Fleet, and Road Maintenance operations. The responsibility also includes the management of the construction and maintenance of County roads, water and waste water systems.
This function is multi-faceted, requiring a broad range of construction management and engineering skills. The function is highly visible and requires excellent public relations ------QkiHs-ancl- en ·iti-v-ity-to-the needs- f-the-pubhc-cand-elec-ted-offieial-""------. ------ The position must operate within County policy, government regulations, controlled budget and resources. Decisions by the person in this position can have long range effectson quality of lifeand safety of County ratepayers.
SpecificDuties: • The Director of Public Works is the Designated Officer for the purposes of the followingsection of the Act: a) Section 544 • Develop, implement and communicate long term plans, goals, objectives, budgets, and Council priorities; • Ensure that expectations are consistent with strategy, goals, service needs and wishes of the Foothills County and of the Department's internalcustomers; • Monitor the operations of the Directorate, along with the performance of its staff, to ensure consistency with statutory requirements. Make any necessary adjustments to practices, operations, staffingor roles;
EffectiveDate: October 26, 2006 Revision Date: January 2016bg
Page 30 • Attend regular Council meetings, prepares reports, reviews agendas and takes action on approved Council motions; • Provide advice, support and assistance to the CAO, the Reeve, Council, and County staff members; • Monitor issues and develops recommendations to municipal Council; • Serve as a member of the County's Senior Management Team. Assist with and facilitate management of the County by providing professional and technical input on development of policies, strategic planning and implementation, issues resolution and other management and operational matters; • Oversee and monitor fieldprograms, costing, equipment repair and maintenance, carries out policy, deals with consultants, governmentagencies and suppliers; • Respond to ratepayers and contractors concerns, inquires and service requests and liaise with regulatory services; • Attend a variety of pertinent meetings and functions as scheduled and required; • Perform public relations activities related to road maintenance and construction, water supply, drainage issues and any other operational activities; • Review engineering plans and work projects and prepares and submits reports; • Prepare and implement by-laws, regulations, rate schedules, programs and policies; • Perform studies, investigations and evaluations as required or requested; • Train, evaluate, discipline and monitor staff; • Complete annual department performanceevaluations; • Develop new County bylaws and the revision of existing bylaws relating to Public Works; • Prepare and submit reports and briefingsto Council regarding operational issues; • Direct and conduct research relative to bylaws, policies, management reports, etc. and ensures relative depatimental bylaws are up-to-date; • Liaise with legal counsel with regard to bylaw and policy matters, risk management and litigation; • Develop, for approval, department operating/capital budgets and long-range budgets t ,at support t e department's mandate and meet the goals and objectives of Council; • Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications: • Must possess a Degree in a related field, along with a minimum of ten years of professional, technical and management experience dealing with municipal engineering issues or have the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists certification of R.E.T. with same experience as above; • Must be registered or eligible for membership in the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists (ASET) or the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists (APEGGA).
Additional Desirable CertificationKnowledge & Skills: • Canadian Public Works Association Supervisor certificate (CPWA) certificate • Must have excellent public relation skills and ability to develop and present ideas
Effective Date: October 26, 2006 Revision Date: January 2016bg
Page 31 orally and in writing; • Possesses management, planning, coaching, supervising, disciplining, and team building skills; • Must be able to prepare and read plans, and project cost; • Must have a Class 5 driver's license.
Work Conditions: • May be required to attend evening meetings. • May be required to respond to emergency situations. • Working conditions contain moderate ri�ks which require planned safetyprecautions for limited periods of time.
EffectiveDate: October 26, 2006 Revision Date: January 2016bg
Page 32 Schedule G
Job Description Safety Codes Coordinator (Plumbing/Gas/Septic/Building)
Job Title: Safety Codes Coordinator (Plumbing / Gas / Septic / Building) Department: Planning Reports to: Director of Planning Direct Reports: Safety Codes Officers and SafetyCodes Assistants Location: Administration Building
General Accountability: The position of Safety Codes Coordinator is a Designated Officerof the Foothills County and is authorized by the Council and appointed by the Municipal Manager to carry out the powers, duties and function of a Designated Officer pursuant to the Municipal Government Act and any other relevant statute, regulation or bylaw.
This position is accountable to the Director of Planning forthe exercise of their powers, duties and functions.
Supervise all Safety Codes Officers and Safety Codes Assistants, and ensuring compliance with the Safety Codes act all related codes, bylaws and regulations as stated in the Foothills County Quality Management Plan. The primary responsibility of the Safety Codes Coordinator is to manage the staffand consultants, performancequality and work assignments forall Safety Codes activities in the County. In addition, the Safety Codes Coordinator is also responsible for the following: ------",_• __.__._.,e_ afe.cy odes..Co ordi1-1ato · i th De i.gnated - ffi-cei;_.pursuan to..tbe-.-MtmiG-i.pa1------Government Act forthe purpose of the Quality Management Plan. • Issuing safety code permits; • Review of building plans; • Inspections and monitory construction forcompliance; • Investigations related to safetycodes; • Creation of documents, plans and reports related to safetycodes; • Enforcement related to safetycodes; • Use of Accredited Agencies -Where Applicable
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Building approvals and permits. • Perform compliance monitoring as described in our Quality Management Plan relevant to Building, Plumbing, Gas and Septic permits.
• Answer general inquiries and any other duties as assigned fromtime to time.
Effective Date: August 18, 2014bg Revision Date: January 20 I 6bg Page 33 Supervisory Responsibilities: • Responsible for supervising Safety Code Officers and SafetyCodes Assistants.
Qualifications/Education and/or Experience: • Minimum 5 years as a SafetyCode Officerwith supervisory experience, relevant building construction experience from plan preparation through to actual construction • Accredited to insure sound decision-making, accuracy and attention to detail as described in our Quality Management Plan; • Under the Safety Codes Act, the Safety Codes Coordinator must meet the Building Safety Codes Officerentry qualifications and completion of the general base competency requirements and relevant experience.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Group A Level 1 of the Alberta Building Code (ABC) • Valid class 5 driver licence • Certificationfrom the Safety Codes Council by the Administrator of Certification and Accreditation • Certificate of Competency • Designation of powers certificate
Communication Skills: • Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonalskills. • The ability to work independently, exercising good judgement and sound decision making.
Other Qualifications: • A high standard of service, accuracy and attention to detail are critical requirements for this position.
Physical Demands: May include but not limited to: • Walking • Lifting • Carrying • Standing • Driving • Working in extreme weather conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold) • Dealing With Animals
EffectiveDate: August 18, 20 l 4bg Revision Date: January 2016bg Page 34 Schedule H
Job Description Manager of Legislative Services
Job Title: Manager of Legislative Services Department: Legislative Services Reports to: CAO
Summary: Reporting to the CAO, the role of the Manager of Legislative Services is responsible for the direction, organization, facilitation and administration of the Legislative Services department. This position is accountable for the effective administrative support to Council, Boards and Committees, and all support functions relating to the Freedom of Informationand Privacy (FOIP) forthe organization. The Manager of Legislative Services performs supervisory duties to the Legislative Services Assistant(s) and the Corporate Communications Specialist.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to performeach essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• This position is the Designated Officer forthe purpose of the following Sections of the Municipal Government Act: o 456(1) The council of a municipalitymust appoint a designated officer to act as the clerk of the assessment review boards having jurisdiction in the munzcipa zty. o 627.1 (1) A council that establishes a subdivision and development appeal board must appoint, and a council that authorizes the establishment of a subdivision and development appeal board must authorize the appointment of, one or more clerks of the subdivision and development appeal board. (3) A clerk appointed under this section must be a designated officerand may be a person who holds an appointment as a clerk under section 456.
• Provide supervision and assistance to the Legislative Services Assistant(s) and the CorporateComm unications Specialist. • PerformAnnual Performance Evaluations with all direct reports on a timely basis. • Provide a professional interfacewith the Council, board members and other external and internalpeople on a variety of written or personal interactions. • Create the Council agenda. • Prepare and distribute Council meeting minutes. • Attend Council meetings to record and accurately transcribe minutes in the absence of the Legislative Assistant.
Date Prepared: December 19, 20181e Date Revised: June 4, 20!9le Page 35 • Provide support to the FOIP Coordinator when inquiries/requests are received. • Respond to all inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally. • Undertake all training as required under Provincial legislation and Municipal policy as required to be appointed as clerk of Council, SDAB, ARB, ASB and other Boards and Committees, FOIP Assistant and Municipal Returning Officer if assigned to do so by Council or the CAO. • Arrange forall training and recertification as required under Provincial legislation and Municipal policy formembers of Council, SDAB, ARB, ASB and other Boards and Committees as assigned. • Provide direction, recommendations and advice to SDAB, ARB, ASB and other Board members on applicable Board principles, terms of reference and relevant legislation requirements. • Oversee the preparation and distribution of notice of hearings, agendas, minutes, circulations, Board Orders and correspondence of Council, SDAB, ARB, ASB and other Board and Committee. • Manage recruitment processes and the preparation of necessary bylaws associated with Board member appointments. • DraftBylaws as required forthe County, Council, SDAB, ARB, ASB and other Boards and Committees. • Act as the Municipal Returning Officer when assigned by Council to do so. • Support all functions of Council, SDAB, ARB, ASB and other Board and Committees. • Attend after hours meetings as required. • Perform other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications/Education and/or Experience: • Proficient with the use of Microsoft Officesoftware programs such as Word, Excel and Access, some Adobe applications as well as a familiarity with GIS applications such as Arcview. •-A--certrfrcate-/-dipfoma-irr0ffice-Administrati-orr fronra-co l lege--ortechni-cal clmo and/or related experience, training or equivalent combination of education and expenence. • A certificate in Local GovernmentAdministration would be considered an asset. • Minimum 5 years of experience in a fastpaced, deadline oriented work environment where the provision of excellent service to the public was considered top priority. • Demonstrated exceptional work ethic, can-do attitude, the desire to learn and be part of a team. • All training as required to be appointed as clerk to SDAB and ARB; • Valid class 5 Driver's Licence.
Skills Necessary for the Position: • Detailed knowledge and understanding of Provincial legislation and Municipal Process. • Excellent communication skills with an emphasis on accuracy and clarity. • Well versed in Municipal Bylaws, policies, Provincial requirements and standards.
Date Prepared: December 19, 20181e Date Revised: June 4, 20191e Page 36 • High level of interpersonal skills, diplomacy and professionalism including strong verbal and written communication competence. • Sound judgement and decision-making, effective problem-solving abilities, time management and above average organizational skills are required. • Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. • Ability to effectively present informationin one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. • Maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality; diplomacy, discretion and judgment in giving out information. • Efficiency, sound judgment, self-composure as well as a positive attitude are vital attributes forsuccess.
Reasoning Skills • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. • · Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands: • The physical demands of your job include those associated with working in an office setting using computers and associated technologies (such as photocopiers, printers, and fax machines). • There will be some lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, keyboarding, and extended periods of time in front of computer monitors.
Date Prepared: December 19, 20181e Date Revised: June 4, 20191e Page 37 Page 38 Page 39
January 27, 2021
The Honourable Jason Kenney Premier of Alberta Legislature Building 307 – 10800 - 97 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2B6
Dear Premier Kenney:
Re: A Coal Development Policy for Alberta
On January 27, 2021 Foothills County Council passed the following motion:
“MOVED that a letter be sent to Premier Kenney respectfully requesting that the Province of Alberta commit to developing legislation that would replace the Coal Development Policy for Alberta”
Since 1976 residents of the County relied on the Coal Development Policy and other Government policies to protect sensitive areas in Alberta. Premier Lougheed took measures to protect the area for all and in Foothills County, Kananskis had four major access points that were improved so everyday Albertans could access trails and campgrounds that had been developed. We believe that Albertans take pride in how this area so close to Calgary is being used and support the controlled harvest of the timber as well as cattle grazing in many parts of K-Country.
In order to protect the area west of the County & all sensitive areas that may be subject to open pit mining, the absence of legislation for the area raises concerns with Foothills residents regarding the water quality in the headwaters as well as the loss of our mountain vistas & grasslands.
We are encouraging your Government to undertake a consultative process with Albertans towards clearly outlining in legislation to protect K-Country & other areas that affect the lives and enjoyment of everyday Albertans.
Should you require further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at or email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Page 40 Suzanne Oel, Reeve Division 4 Councillor
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