By Chris Brown

Nine members needed

City opens applications for Community Vibrancy Advisory Board

Apr 12, 2021 | 2:51 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Applications are being accepted for the city’s new Community Vibrancy Advisory Board.

City council passed a bylaw on April 5 to establish the board.

The city is looking for people who want to make a positive, meaningful and lasting impact on our community.

“This is an exciting and new opportunity for our city to include the perspectives from a diverse group of our citizens,” said Julie Friesen, chair of the public services committee. “This group of individuals will work together on a variety of important topics, including recreation, social, leisure, culture, and arts in order to support quality of life into the future.”

The city says board members will have the opportunity to:

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• Make a positive, meaningful and lasting impact on our community
• Share skills and perspectives
• Learn more about our community and how local government works
• Meet new people with a similar passion for volunteerism

Members will also be asked to participate in sub-committee work and various community engagement activities, including acting as the selection committee for the upcoming Community Spirit Awards (LINK) and reviewing and recommending grant applications.

More information, including an online application to apply, can be found on the city’s website. The application deadline is April 30.