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 Dave Oldham - Chair
• Councillor Danielle Carter - Vice Chair
• Councillor Stuart Houston
• 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

Schedule

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

• January 30
• March 26
• June 3
• October 1

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

June 3, 2024 - Agenda | Minutes
March 26, 2024 - Agenda | Minutes
January 30, 2024 - Agenda | Minutes
January 30, 2024 - Organizational Agenda | Minutes