Edmonton Salutes Committee Member

1 month ago

Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Description**

**1 Vacancy - 2025-2027 Term**

**Mandate**

The mandate of Edmonton Salutes Committee (ESC) will be to

(a) provide advice to Council regarding appropriate official civic recognition initiatives for the military, veterans, and their families;
(b) provide leadership as champions of the military, veterans, and their families; and

(c) provide recognition of military members and veterans, and their families, by championing causes and sustaining meaningful collaborations with public, private, and nonprofit organizations.

**Committee Activities**

The Committee works to promote the importance and value of the military, veterans, and their families to the region. Through their networks and with the support of the City of Edmonton, the Committee promotes and participates in key events in the community (i.e. Remembrance Day, Troop Returns, Freedom of the City parades) and provides grants and donations to support and recognize the military community.

Activities include:

- Meeting groups of Canadian Armed Forces personnel at the Edmonton International Airport who are returning to the Edmonton Garrison from operational deployments overseas.
- Attendance on behalf of the Edmonton Salutes Committee at monthly business meetings at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton.
- Support at Remembrance Day services.
- Participation in activities with inbound and outbound visits with our namesake ship, HMCS Edmonton.
- Participation at Freedom of the City Parades.
- Potential participation at various other Canadian Forces Bases in Alberta, including Wainwright and Cold Lake.
- Providing sponsorship and/or project funding for community activities/events that promote and recognize the importance of our military.

**Sub-committees**

The Edmonton Salutes Committee has four sub-committees that help carry out its work. These include:

- Bylaw and Policy
- Membership and Orientation
- Budget
- Strategic Action

Participation on these committees is voluntary. Sub-committees meet a minimum of 2-3 times per year, or more often as needed.

**Governing Bylaws and Policies for City Agencies**

**Honoraria and Expenses**

Honoraria and expenses are available to members who are appointed by City Council in accordance with Procedure C628 Honoraria and Expenses for City Agencies (members may opt out of receiving an honoraria if they choose).

Honoraria for Advisory and Decision-Making Bodies

Position

Meeting Up to and Including 5 Hours

Meeting Over 5 Hours

Member

$100

$200

Chair

$125

$250

Members appointed to City agencies may be compensated for out-of-pocket receipted expenses, such as parking, bus fare, and taxis. Mileage is not paid for attendance at meetings. Members who require child care, elder care and/or special needs care in order to attend meetings will be reimbursed with submission of a receipt for the reasonable cost of care.

**Publicly Accessible Meetings**

All Council Committee meetings will be publicly accessible, which includes being live streamed via the Committee's YouTube channel. This aligns with Bylaw 18155 Council Procedures Bylaw requirement to have a live audio and video view of Council Committee meetings and _Municipal Government Act_ requirements.

**Council Committees Code of Conduct**

Council appointed members of Council Committees are required to abide by Bylaw 19870 Council Committee Code of Conduct Bylaw.

**Appointment Term**
- Edmonton Salutes Committee members are appointed for terms of up to two-years, from May 1 to April 30, renewable to a maximum of six consecutive years.
- Civic agency members eligible for reappointment will be evaluated as per Procedure C575E, Agencies, Boards, Committees and Commissions**.**

**To Apply**

**Application Process Timeline**

The Executive Committee serves as the Selection Committee for ESC Council-appointed members. It is anticipated that selection processes will take place on the following dates:

- January 12, 2025 - Posting closes
- March 12, 2025 - Applicant Shortlisting
- April 16, 2025 - Applicant Interviews
- April 22, 2025 - Appointments made by City Council

***

**Qualifications**
- Good communications and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to represent the ESC at external events in an engaging, tactful and diplomatic manner when required.
- Demonstrate a willingness to collaborate and engage with other Committee members, administration, and citizens.
- Some experience and/or understanding of the local military community, military activities, military history, veteran’s affairs, or the military reserves in Edmonton is an asset.
- Support strategic efforts to achieve the Committee’s goals. Focus on how best to achieve the Committee’s mandate over the long-term.
- Recognize and anticipate external and internal issues facing the Committee.
- Involvement in planning and/or execution of ceremonial events is an asset.

**Time Commitment**
- The ability to commit to the following:

- Approximately four hours per month to prepare and attend

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