Economic Development Advisory Committee

Council passed C-1121-20 Economic Development Advisory Committee Bylaw establishing a revamped Economic Development and Advisory Committee (EDAC) replacing the committee established in 2010. Bylaw C-1121-20 provides clarification on the role, governance and operation of the Committee.

EDAC provides recommendations and advice to City Council on economic and business development issues affecting the larger community.

At the start of every year, EDAC prepares an annual work plan which is presented to City Council for approval. The work plan encompasses the issues that EDAC will work on during the year and subsequently report to Council. EDAC recently developed and presented their 2024 work plan.

Who is involved?

The Committee is comprised of the following members:

Councillor Danielle Carter - Chair
Councillor Stuart Houston - Vice Chair
Councillor Dave Oldham
Victor Moroz - City Centre Business Association Representative
Kelly John Rose - Greater Parkland Regional Chamber Representative
Bruce Mullett - Commercial Sector Representative
Tyler Perozni - Commercial Sector Representative
Robert Smith - Industrial Sector Representative
Don Cooper - Industrial Sector Representative
Charlene Bell - Public-at-Large
Teresa Bateman - Public-at-Large

Recruitment for vacancies on the Committee takes place during the annual Board and Committee Recruitment process which occurs in the Fall. Please watch the Board and Committee webpage for application details.

Schedule

EDAC meets four times a year in the Poplar Room (3rd floor) at City Hall. Meetings begin at 7 p.m.

Next meeting: January 21, 2025
The remaining 2025 EDAC meeting dates will be confirmed on January 22, 2025.

Please make sure to check the Events Calendar for the most up to date information regarding the status of meetings.

How do I attend the EDAC meetings?

To attend EDAC meetings, members of the public come to the front doors and enter City Hall. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor, then turn right and the Poplar Room will be on the right hand side of the hallway.

How do I present as a Delegation at EDAC meetings?

To present at an EDAC meeting as a Delegation, members of the public are required to register two weeks before a scheduled EDAC meeting by email or calling 780-962-7615.

Meeting agendas and minutes

Previous agendas and minutes