The Governance Committee is established by the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board.
The purpose of the Governance Committee (“the Committee”) is to provide a focus on governance that will enhance the Board’s performance.
The Governance Committee shall oversee, and provide advice and direction, to the Board in three primary areas:
a. Board governance and operations
b. Finance
c. Human Resources.
As well, the Committee will be responsible for such other matters as may be assigned to them from time to time. The Committee Chair shall work with the Chief Officer and the Board Chair in planning Committee meetings and agendas.
Board Information
The City of Calgary appoints one Member of Council and one alternate
Only Elected Officials can serve on this committee.
Shelley Armeneau, Office Manager
Suite 305, 602 - 11 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R 1J8
403.213.6875
sarmeneau@calgarymetroregion.ca
In accordance with Municipal Government Act ("MGA") Regulation, the representative appointed under Section 708.04 of the MGA must be a Councillor of the participating municipality that is appointing the representative. The MGA provides that a Councillor includes the Chief Elected Official. The Regulation also provides that each participating municipality may appoint a person to act in the representative's temporary absence or temporary inability to act.
| Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Councillor Carra, Gian-Carlo | Member of Council; Alternate | 28 Oct 2019 | 31 Oct 2025 | Active | |
| Councillor Pootmans, Richard | Member of Council | 24 Oct 2023 | 31 Oct 2025 | Active |
