Mandate:

To make recommendations to Council on solutions to the systemic and reoccurring challenges of the regional business community.

Identified Initiatives:

The Wood Buffalo Pro-Business Advisory Committee will:

1. seek input and receive feedback from the regional business and development community to advise, make recommendations, and propose strategic solutions to municipal administration and Council on matters pertaining to systemic and reoccurring challenges.

2. provide a timely and considered response to Council on regional business and development matters referred to the WBPBAC by Council.

3. consider the following factors when making recommendations:

     a. Identification of business-related barriers that are impacted by or solved through municipal involvement, decision making or policy change.

     b. Issues, challenges, and solutions that will seek to drive strategic and policy level changes.

     c. Impacts to the whole business and development sector, not to specific businesses and developments.

     d. Long-term impact or implications.

     e. The need for other, non-municipal, organizations to be empowered and advocate for the implementation of effective and timely change.

     f. The role(s) of other, non-municipal, organizations including those who are members of the Committee, that already provide supports to the business and development sector.

The WBPBAC will not;

4. duplicate the roles of regional organizations that are responsible for supporting the business and development community, or

5. duplicated the role of the Municipality's PULSE function and facilitate the resolution of "on-off" complaints or concerns from regional businesses and developers

Membership will include:

2 non-voting members;
1 - Council Member
1 - Chief Administrative Officer or designate

9 voting members, appointed from the following representative sectors, in accordance with the number of members indicated:
1 – Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association;
1 – Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce;
1 – Business Industry and Land Developers Wood Buffalo;
1 – Fort McMurray Construction Association;
1 – Consulting Engineers of Alberta, Wood Buffalo Liaison Committee
1 – Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism
1 – Large business (over 100 employees)
1 – Medium business (between 20 and 100 employees)
1 – Small business (under 20 employees)

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

Notwithstanding the Committee's ability to review and propose amendments to its mandate and its own accord, the applicability and relevancy of the Committee will be reviewed by December 31, 2025; however, the WBRBAC may be dissolved by Council at any time.

Reporting:

Where the Committee wishes to make a recommendation or provide to Council, the matter will be submitted and considered through Council’s agenda review and approvals process. The frequency of reporting to Council shall be determined by the Committee, with a minimum reporting of once per year. 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.