From fighting fires to participating on boards and committees, there are numerous ways volunteers contribute to the MD and its communities. Review current volunteer opportunities below to see if there's something that fits your schedule and area of expertise.
Member-at-Large Vacancies
Volunteer Opportunities
The MD appoints public members to strengthen a number of planning, housing, and agricultural boards. Every October, Council holds an Organizational Meeting and appoints Councillors and Members-at-Large to represent the MD on various organizations within our region. This ensures that our community is well-represented and actively involved in important regional matters.
The positions of Member-at-Large mentioned below are paid positions. As a Member-at-Large, you will have the opportunity to receive meeting honoraria, travel expenses, and other applicable benefits. The application period for the 2023-2024 term will close on October 13, 2023.
This is your chance to collaborate and work alongside Council and fellow community members, contributing to the process of decision-making and providing valuable recommendations.
2023-2024 Member-at-Large Vacancies
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their applications for consideration to the Executive Assistant. You can choose to send your application via mail or fax to the Administration Office in Slave Lake. Alternatively, you may email a signed digital copy of your application to executive.assistant(@)mdlsr.ca.
Agricultural Service Board
The Agricultural Service Board (ASB) of Lesser Slave River offers a wealth of experience and valuable resources to support, educate, and empower producers in a variety of ways. Guided by the principles outlined in the Agricultural Service Board Act, the board works to promote, enhance and protect viable and sustainable agriculture that directly benefits our area producers.
Every October, Council holds an Organizational Meeting and appoints Councillors and Members-at-Large to represent the MD on various organizations within our region. For the upcoming term, the Agricultural Service Board is seeking three (3) Members-at-Large. Interested individuals must submit their applications no later than October 13, 2023.
Seeking: Three (3) Members-at-Large
Meeting frequency: Every second Thursday of the month
Agricultural Act Appeal Panel
The Agricultural Act Appeal Panel (AAAP) plays a vital role as the designated appeal body for weed and pest appeals, aiming to ensure fairness and transparency in the process. Individuals who have received an inspector's notice, local authority's notice, or debt recovery notice have the right to initiate an appeal. The AAAP hears appeals and makes determinations, while local authorities are entrusted with the role of administering, directing, and enforcing regulations within their jurisdiction.
Every October, Council holds an Organizational Meeting and appoints Councillors and Members-at-Large to represent the MD on various organizations within our region. For the upcoming term, the Agricultural Act Appeal Panel is seeking four (4) Members-at-Large. Interested individuals must submit their applications no later than October 13, 2023.
Seeking: Four (4) Members-at-Large
Meeting frequency: Whenever an Appeal is made
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
The Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB) convenes specifically in cases where a development permit has been refused or when the permit holder expresses dissatisfaction with the conditions imposed on the development. When these hearings are held, any person affected by the development has the right to present. In order to exercise this right, affected parties must file their appeal to the SDAB within the specified time frame as mandated by legislation.
Every October, Council holds an Organizational Meeting and appoints Councillors and Members-at-Large to represent the MD on various organizations within our region. For the upcoming term, the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board is seeking four (4) Members-at-Large. Interested individuals must submit their applications no later than October 13, 2023.
Seeking: Four (4) Members-at-Large
Meeting frequency: Whenever an Appeal is made
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) plays an important role in the review of subdivision and development applications. The commission’s responsibilities extend to issuing decisions that align with the planning policies established by Council, as well as the Municipal Government Act and relevant statutory plans such as the Municipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plans, and Land Use Bylaw.
Every October, Council holds an Organizational Meeting and appoints Councillors and Members-at-Large to represent the MD on various organizations within our region. For the upcoming term, the Municipal Planning Commission is seeking three (3) Members-at-Large. Interested individuals must submit their applications no later than October 13, 2023.
Seeking: Three (3) Members-at-Large
Meeting frequency: Every third Wednesday of the month
Lesser Slave Lake Regional Housing Authority
The primary goal of the Lesser Slave Lake Regional Housing Authority (LSLRHA) is to offer affordable, high-quality subsidized housing programs to eligible individuals in the Lesser Slave Lake area.
The authority is governed by a seven-member board, including representatives from the Councils of the MD of Lesser Slave River, Town of Slave Lake, and MD of Opportunity, along with Members-at-Large from Lesser Slave River and the Town. Additionally, there are appointees from the B.E.S. Legion of Slave Lake and a local representative of the Metis Nation of Alberta.
Every October, Council holds an Organizational Meeting and appoints Councillors and Members-at-Large to represent the MD on various organizations within our region. For the upcoming term, the Lesser Slave Lake Regional Housing Authority is seeking one (1) Member-at-Large. Interested individuals must submit their applications no later than October 13, 2023.
Seeking: One (1) Member-at-Large
Meeting frequency: Once per month
