Thirteen residents have been appointed to fill vacancies on five municipal boards and committees, including cultural diversity, heritage, parks and recreation, special needs and the Board of Police Commissioners.
During its Dec. 7 regular meeting, city council voted to approve the appointments to the committees and boards, while voting to appoint two members to the police board. All of the terms of office for the new appointees run from Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2022, except for the police board members, whose terms run until Dec. 31, 2021.
Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee
Joining the cultural diversity advisory committee are:
- Saurav Rokaya and Stefanie Palmer (as alternate) from Moose Jaw Multicultural Council Inc.
- Dalise Hector from Prairie Skies Integration Network
- Cole Ramsey and Taylor Carlson (alternate) from Moose Jaw Pride Inc.
- Obeyaa Ampofo-Hunstad as an at-large resident
Heritage Advisory Committee
Joining the heritage advisory committee is resident Stella Richards.
Parks, Recreation and Facilities Advisory Committee
Joining the parks, recreation and facilities advisory committee are Brian Sykora and Karly Hayes.
Special Needs Advisory Committee
Joining the special needs advisory committee are Michael Bachiu and Daryl New.
Board of Police Commissioners
City council voted to reappoint Mary Lee Booth and Darrell Markin to the Board of Police Commissioners.
During the meeting, Coun. Heather Eby pointed out members are still wanted for the murals committee, since it has only two people so far. She encouraged anyone of any age who is artistic or creative to consider joining.
The next regular council meeting is Monday, Dec. 14.
