A voice for the Region.
BOARD + GOVERNANCE
The EMRB is a non-profit corporation established by the Province of Alberta composed of thirteen municipal leaders from across the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
BOARD + GOVERNANCE
⦿ Our Board
Established by the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board Regulation, members of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board include six cities, three towns, and four counties, with populations of 5,000 citizens or more, each represented by their respective Mayor.
Driven by a shared vision for regional growth, Board members provide leadership to regional initiatives building a connected, thriving, and sustainable Region.
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BOARD + GOVERNANCE
Members : 2021 - 2025
Mayor Allan Gamble
Parkland County – Board Chair
Mayor Jeff Acker
City of Spruce Grove
– Board Vice Chair
Mayor Bill Daneluik
City of Beaumont
Mayor Jeff Craddock
Town of Devon
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi
City of Edmonton
Mayor Gale Katchur
City of Fort Saskatchewan
Mayor Bob Young
City of Leduc
Mayor Tanni Doblanko
Leduc County
Mayor Simon Boersma
Town of Morinville
Mayor Cathy Heron
City of St. Albert
Mayor William Choy
Town of Stony Plain
Mayor Rod Frank
Strathcona County
Mayor Alanna Hnatiw
Sturgeon County
Shawn Ewasiuk
Assistant Deputy Minister Alberta Municipal Affairs,
Ex Officio (non-voting)
Karen Wichuk
CEO, EMRB,
Ex Officio (non-voting)
Standing Committees
Committee of the Whole (CW)
Provides an informal, inclusive, and open forum to discuss emergent topical issues, challenges, or opportunities and to explore and formulate suitable response strategies, ideas, activities, or actions.
Governance and Human Resources Committee (GHRC)
Provides oversight and advice to the Board and to EMRB Administration regarding all matters related to the governance of the organization, including: corporate and Board policy; CEO evaluation and succession planning; Board performance review, evaluation and development; as well as legal and regulatory compliance, among other matters.
Audit and Finance Committee (AFC)
Provides leadership and advice to the Board regarding its financial responsibilities, compliance, risk management, external reporting, and internal control policies and practices.
Metropolitan Region Servicing Plan (MRSP) Standing Committee
Oversees Regional Collaboratives focused on solid waste management, stormwater management, fire and emergency medical services, and emergency management.
Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC)
Made up of Board members who come together only if an official notice of dispute is submitted. Participates in facilitated discussions and mediations with the complainant(s).
Appeal Committee (AC)
Independent, arm's length committee. The roster is comprised of 12 individuals appointed by the EMRB with relevant knowledge and/or experience. The committee conducts appeal hearings in panels of five (5) members.