Are you passionate about our community and want to share your diverse background, expertise, skills and perspective? Applications are being accepted for the following boards and committees:
- City Centre Core Development Committee
- Regina Warehouse Business Improvement District Board
Learn more & apply by October 12, 2023
Citizen members are appointed by City Council and reflect our diverse population to ensure an inclusive approach that contributes to good governance and decision making. We welcome applications from those identifying as Indigenous and Métis, visible minorities, women and people of all abilities.
- Some boards, committees and commissions require specific areas of knowledge, where others simply require committed community members.
- Some committees are compensated appointments.
- Boards, committees and commissions have various time commitments with some requiring as little as two hours per month, and others as many as 10 hours or more, depending on workload.
Apply for a Board or Committee
Applications open until October 12
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee provides advice and recommendations to City Administration and Council on strategies to improve the accessibility and inclusivity of services, programs, facilities and other infrastructure to ensure they are accessible and barrier-free.
- Estimated time: 3 to 6 hours/month
- Citizen Members: 11
- Council Members: 0
- Remuneration: No
Audit & Finance Committee
The Audit & Finance Committee provides advice and recommendations to City Administration and Council on annual financial planning, program and facility proposals, and debt management with respect to the Internal Audit Charter, audit processes, the External Auditor and audit reporting.
- Estimated time: 2 to 6 hours/month
- Citizen Members: 4
- Council Members: 3
- Remuneration: No
Board of Police Commissioners
The Board of Police Commissioners provides civilian oversight and governance for the Regina Police Service (RPS). It serves as the link between Regina residents and the RPS and is responsible for guiding the direction, policy, priorities and long-term plans, including the annual Police budget.
- Estimated time: 5 to 10 hours/month
- Citizen Members: 4
- Council Members: 3
- Remuneration: No
Board of Revision
The Board of Revision hears appeals against property tax assessments and local improvement assessments. There is an adjudication process which includes hearings where the appellant and City Administration provide evidence and argue their case before the Board. After the hearing, the Board provides its final written decision to all parties.
- Estimated time: 8 to 16 hours/week during appeal season, plus 3 to 5 hours/week for decision writers
- Citizen Members: 9
- Council Members: 0
- Remuneration: Yes
City Centre Core Development Advisory Committee
The City Centre Core Development Advisory Committee aligns the priorities, actions, and efforts of: City of Regina, Regina Downtown Business Improvement District Board, Regina Warehouse Business Improvement District Board, and Regina Exhibition Association Limited.
The Committee guides a collaborative approach between stakeholders, reviews planning applications for projects within the City Centre Core area where unresolved concerns have been identified, and works to find suitable solutions.
- Estimated time: 2 to 6 hours/month
- Citizen Members: 3
- Council Members: 9
- Remuneration: No
Apply to the City Centre Core Development Committee
To apply for the City Centre Core Development Committee, interested parties should submit a letter of interest to the Office of the City Clerk at clerks@regina.ca. Your letter should include the name and contact information of the representative your organization is nominating. The representative must be a Canadian citizen, 18 or older and a full - time Regina resident.
Development Appeals Board
The Development Appeals Board hears appeals for relaxations of the Zoning Bylaw. The process includes hearings where the appellant and City Administration provide evidence and argue their case before the Board with respect to a zoning matter. After the hearing, the Board provides its final written decision to all parties.
- Estimated time: 3 to 5 hours/month
- Citizen Members: 5
- Council Members: 0
- Remuneration: Yes
Regina Airport Authority
The Regina Airport Authority is responsible for all operational and financial management of the Regina Airport. In addition, they are responsible for the management, development and operation of the Airport Properties in a safe, secure, efficient, and financially viable manner to foster long-term success.
- Estimated time: N/A
- Citizen Members: 4
- Council Members: 0
- Remuneration: No
Regina Appeal Board
The Regina Appeal Board hears appeals related to community standards and property maintenance orders. It could also include appeals for the refusal/revocation of licenses for taxis, tow trucks, vehicles for hire and body rub establishments. The adjudication process includes hearings where the appellant and City Administration provide evidence and argue their case before the Board. After the hearing, the Board provides its final written decision to all parties.
- Estimated time: 3 to 5 hours/month
- Citizen Members: 5
- Council Members: 0
- Remuneration: Yes
Regina Downtown Business Improvement District Board (RDBID)
RDBID encourages the development of a vibrant and prosperous downtown by improving the appearance and image of the district, promoting and marketing the district, and undertaking various initiatives and projects that facilitate the ongoing rejuvenation and redevelopment.
- Estimated time: 2 to 6 hours/month
- Citizen Members: 12
- Council Members: 1
- Remuneration: No
Regina Planning Commission
The Regina Planning Commission advises and makes recommendations to City Council regarding community development, including policies, programs and services. This could include discretionary use applications, the designation of heritage properties and districts, rail relocation matters, long-term planning items and policy and guidelines for the naming of streets, City facilities and parks.
- Estimated time: 4 hours/month
- Citizen Members: 8
- Council Members: 3
- Remuneration: No
Regina Public Library Board
The Regina Public Library Board is responsible for the general management, operations, regulations and control of public libraries and sets policy for the management of the public libraries within the community.
- Estimated time: 3 to 5 hours/month
- Citizen Members: 7
- Council Members: 1
- Remuneration: No
Regina Warehouse Business Improvement District Board (RWBID)
RWBID encourages the development of a vibrant and prosperous Old Warehouse district by improving the area’s appearance and image, promoting and marketing the area, and undertaking initiatives and projects that facilitate the ongoing rejuvenation and redevelopment.
- Estimated time: 2 to 6 hours/month
- Citizen Members: 10
- Council Members: 1
- Remuneration: No
