Interested in helping your community represent local policing priorities and concerns to local RCMP leadership?
Apply for position on the Municipal Policing Advisory Committee by:
- Visiting rmwb.ca/boards
- Stopping by your local municipal office
- Contacting Pulse for assistance at 780-743-7000 or 1-800-973-9663
The Committee Will Have The Authority To:
- Represent public interests and concerns to local RCMP leadership
- Collaborate with local detachments to plan a yearly priorities and strategies
- Develop community safety plans
- Ensure service delivery reflects and addresses local needs
Candidates Needed For Seven Voting Positions On The Committee
The committee needs five ward representatives, from communities in each ward in the region. This includes First Nations within the Wood Buffalo of Fort Chipewyan RCMP detachment boundaries.
Voting positions are also available for two public-at-large members from the following groups: Black, Indigenous and persons of colour (BIPOC),, immigrants, LGBTQ2S+, persons with disabilities, religious minorities, seniors, women, and youth.
Appointed committee members will need to get the required security clearance.
Is It Easy To Participate If I Live In A Rural Community?
Many committee meetings can be attended remotely by video call, making it easier for rural residents to participate. Rural committee members will be reimbursed mileage expenses for driving to attend meetings in person.