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Municipal boards slowly filling up with new members

While city council has appointed more residents to fill vacant spots on several municipal committees, there continues to be a need for more participation from the community in these groups
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Moose Jaw City Hall. (Matthew Gourlie photograph)

While city council has appointed more residents to fill vacant spots on several municipal committees, there continues to be a need for more participation from the community in these groups.  

During its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council appointed several residents to the committees of murals project management, public library board, public works, infrastructure and environment advisory, special needs advisory and Wakamow Valley Authority.

Murals Project Management
Norma Westgard was appointed to the murals project management committee for a term of office to commence immediately and to conclude Dec. 31, 2021, or until a successor is appointed.

Parks and recreation and facilities
Marianne Mann was appointed to the parks and recreation advisory committee for a term of office to commence Jan. 1, 2020 and to conclude Dec. 31, 2021, or until a successor is appointed.

Public library board
Brian Sykora, Teri Bourdages and Wei Qibe were appointed to the Moose Jaw Public Library Board for a term of office to commence immediately and to conclude Dec. 31, 2020, or until a successor is appointed.

Public works, infrastructure and environment
Rob Clark and James Benn (as alternate) from the Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce, and Elisa Johnson from 15 Wing CFB Moose Jaw, were appointed to the public works, infrastructure and environment advisory committee for a term of office to commence immediately and to conclude Dec. 31, 2021, or until a successor is appointed.

Special needs advisory
Jordan Soggie and Sherry Spearman were appointed to the special needs advisory committee for a term of office to begin immediately and to conclude Dec. 31, 2021, or until a successor is appointed.

Wakamow Valley Authority
Donna MacQuarrie-Bye be was appointed to the Wakamow Valley Authority from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2021, or until a successor is appointed. Derek Lei was also appointed as the non-voting municipal representative.

There are still vacancies on several boards, committees and commissions, said a report to city council. The city clerk’s department will continue to solicit citizen engagement throughout the year. If the department receives applications from interested residents, these will be brought forward for council appointment.

The next regular council meeting is Monday, Feb. 10.

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