Boards and Committees

Members of Council sit on several different boards, committees, and commissions as outlined below: 

Standing Commitee


Ongoing Committee established by Town Council that shall continue in force until terminated by a Town Council Resolution

  • Municipal Planning Commission
  • Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
  • Assessment Review Board
  • General Governance Committee
  • Services Committee
  • Finance Committee
  • Recreation and Culture Committee
  • Economic & Community Development Committee
  • Committee of the Whole of Council

Special Purpose Committee


A Committee, Board, or Commission which is established under the legislated powers of the Town but has its own Constitution or Bylaws

  • Nanton Municipal Library Board
  • Nanton Fire Department

Ad Hoc Committee


A short-term Committee which is specific in purpose and has a clearly defined life span.

Joint Committee


A Committee that is created through agreement with one or more other bodies.

  • Nanton Health Centre Management Committee
  • Alberta Southwest Regional Alliance
  • Oldman River Regional Services Commission
  • Chinook Arch Regional Library System
  • Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Subcommittees.

External Committee


A Committee not established by Town Council but to which Town Council members and/or citizens may be appointed by 

  • Foothills Regional Emergency Services Commission
  • Foothills Regional Services Commission
  • Highwood Management Plan Public Advisory Committee
  • Nanton Quality of Life Foundation
  • Kosy Korner Association Board
  • Nanton & District Chamber of Commerce
  • Nanton Lancaster Society Board
  • Community Futures Highwood
  • Mosquito Creek Foundation
  • Nanton Golf Club
  • Nanton & District Community Memorial Centre Society
  • Community Groups & Organizations (offer council as 'points of contact' as liaison only)