The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Library Board is the legal entity that manages and controls the Wood Buffalo Regional Library. The Library Board operates within the legal framework set out the by the Alberta Government under the authority of the Libraries Act.
Responsibilities:
• To provide library service that meets the needs of the Municipality
• To create polices and plans that enable good library service and management of the library
• To obtain adequate funding and create budgets to plan the library’s expenditures
• To communicate with and respond to the community, and to municipal council
• To oversee the Library Director, giving direction and evaluation performance
• To promote and support the library, and to advocate on behalf of the library
• To stay informed of library issues, trends, and developments
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: Three-year terms, limited to two consecutive terms, then one-year break.
Board Information
Currently, meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. except for July, August and December.
Libraries Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter L-11 Libraries Regulation (AR 141/1998), Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Library Board Bylaw No. 00/050, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Library Board Governance Policy
Melissa Flett, Library Director, Wood Buffalo Regional Library
Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
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Chappelle, Dean | Member Public at Large | 01 Jan 2023 | 31 Dec 2024 | Expiring | |
Grandison, Allan | Member Voting Councillor | 23 Oct 2024 | 27 Oct 2025 | Active | |
Kennett, Jennifer | Member Public at Large | 01 Jan 2023 | 31 Dec 2025 | Active | |
MacPherson, Amanda | Member Public at Large | 01 Jan 2023 | 31 Dec 2025 | Active | |
Mughal, Shazia Yasin | Member Public at Large | 01 Jan 2023 | 31 Dec 2024 | Expiring | |
Pirie, Corinna | Member Public at Large | 01 Jan 2023 | 31 Dec 2025 | Active | |
Uche-Ezeala, Ijeoma | Member Public at Large | 01 Jan 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Active | |
Veeranki, Koteswara | Member Public at Large | 01 Jan 2023 | 31 Dec 2025 | Active | |
Wright, Martin | Member Public at Large | 01 Jan 2023 | 31 Dec 2024 | Expiring |