The Community Development Committee's mandate is as follows:

a.    Connecting, including the following areas:

- affordable housing; arts and culture;

- community research and strategy;

- recreation stewardship and strategy;

- recreation, parks and community program planning;

- neighbourhood supports;

- social programs and supports;

- investing partnerships;

b.    Protecting, including the following areas;

- bylaw education and compliance;

- transit safety and enforcement;

- Calgary 9-1-1;

- Emergency management and business continuity;

- fire services;

- pet ownership and licensing; and

- taxi, limousine, and vehicles for hire;

c.    Climate Impact;

d.    Environmental Management; and

e.    Oversight in the fields of telecommunication regulation and City Rights-of-Way agreements and bylaws.