Mandate:

The Vehicle for Hire Committee will make recommendations to Council on the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw No. 22/006 and Schedule J of the Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw No. 22/012, as amended or replaced. The Committee will also provide a forum where stakeholders can bring forward ideas and concerns related to the Vehicle for Hire industry.

Identified Initiatives

The Vehicle for Hire Committee will:

1. Review and assess whether the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw No. 22/006 is adequately meeting the needs of the Vehicle for Hire industry and the public.

2. Recommend amendments to the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw No. 22/006 through research on best practices as the Vehicle for Hire industry evolves.

3. Consider the following factors when making recommendations:

     a. Safety and security of drivers and passengers;

     b. Socioeconomic factors in the community;

     c. Benchmarking with other communities;

     d. Best practices within the Vehicle for Hire industry;

     e. The overall public interest;

     f. The impact on industry;

     g. The impact on the community; and

     h. The views of affected stakeholders.

4. The Committee will not be responsible for any matters not related to the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw No. 22/006 or its associated fees contained in Schedule J of the Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw No. 21/019, as amended, or replaced.

Membership will include:

2 non-voting members:
1 – Council Member
1 – Chief Administrative Officer of designate appointed as a non-voting liaison;

9 voting members, appointed from the following representative sectors, in accordance with the number of members indicated:
2 – Brokerage representatives (each representing a different sector of the Vehicle for Hire industry: Shuttle, Transportation Network Vehicle, Taxi, Designated Driver);
2 – Driver representatives (each representing a different sector of the Vehicle for Hire industry: Shuttle, Transportation Network Vehicle, Taxi, Designated Driver);
1 – Airport or tourism representative;
1 –Law enforcement representative;
3 –Public-at-large representatives; public-at-large representative should have no formal affiliation with any Brokerage or Driver, and preference will be given to one person residing in each of the following:
1 – Urban Service Area, Ward 1;
1 – Rural Service Area, Ward 2;
1 – Rural Service Area, Ward 3 and Ward 4.

The primary residence of all Committee members must be within the boundaries of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Reporting:

Where the Committee wishes to make a recommendation or provide advice to Council, the matter will be submitted and considered through Council’s agenda review and approvals process. Any requests by the Committee to provide recommendations and advice for presentation to Council will be approved at the Municipality’s discretion.

Collection of Demographic Information: Demographic information is collected through the application process as Committees Bylaw No. 17/024 considers representation of equity-deserving groups for some boards and committees. By collecting this information, demographic information will enhance the recruitment and selection process to reduce barriers for equity-deserving groups.

Collection of Personal Information: The personal information you provide when applying for this board/committee is being collected under the authority of Section 33 (c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The personal information is used to determine your suitability for the board/committee and, if you're appointed, this information will be kept on file in the Legislative Services office during your term of appointment. If you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information contact the Legislative Officer, 7th Floor Jubilee Centre, 9909 Franklin Ave T9H 2K4, or call 780-743-7001.

Term Limit: Two-year terms, limited to three consecutive terms, then one-year break.