Boards & Committees
Participate in Local Government – Apply for City Boards and Committees
Help shape YOUR City! As Swift Current continues to grow and develop, it is important that the members of City Boards and Committees reflect the diversity of our people. We need a variety of residents with ideas, skills, leadership and energy to participate and share their knowledge. If you are a Canadian Citizen, 18 or older and a full-time resident of Swift Current, the time is right to get involved.
If you are interested in serving on any of the Boards outlined below, click here to view and print the Boards & Committees Information Book and Application Form.
For the Boards & Committees Application Form, please click here.
If you would like to apply for a Board or Committee online, please visit the Online Application Form below.
The deadline to apply is November 17, 2021. Candidates are appointed by City Council and will be notified of appointment in the New Year.
Current Opportunities
Board of Revision
The Board hears appeals against property tax assessments and makes decisions based on the evidence presented. Hearings are held during business hours. The number of sittings will be dependent on the number of appeals received. Applicants should have experience in hearing appeals or in meetings that involve an adjudication process, as well as experience in writing decisions.
Term Length: Two Years
Available Positions: One
Development Appeals Board
The Board hears and considers appeals to zoning and municipal bylaw regulations in accordance with the duties and powers set out in The Planning and Development Act, 2007. Applicants should have experience in hearing appeals or in meetings that involve an adjudication process, as well as experience with writing decisions.
Term Length: Two Years
Available Positions: None at this time
Recreation & Parks Board
The Board shall advise and make recommendations to City Council regarding parks and recreation services and facilities within or respecting the municipality.
Term Length: Two Years
Available Positions: Three
Street/Facility Naming Advisory Board
The Board shall assist Council in naming of streets and City-owned facilities.
Term Length: Two Years
Available Positions: None at this time
Murals Advisory Board
The Board shall assist Council and make recommendations on applications received for murals on City-owned properties.
Available Positions: None at this time
Public Library Board
The Board shall act as liaison between the City and the Regional Library Board and between the City and the local Library by bringing the needs of the community to the attention of the Regional Library Board and to the regional and local librarians.
Term Length: Two Years
Available Positions: Eight
**Please note that if you are a current Board member and your term of appointment is expiring, you must re-apply.**
For additional information please contact:
Office of the City Clerk
177 – 1st Avenue NE
Swift Current, SK S9H 3W1
P: (306) 778-2768
E: j.schlamp@swiftcurrent.ca