Mandate
Assists Council in fulfilling its responsibilities by reviewing reports from the City Auditor, external auditor and Administration relating to financial statements, enterprise risk management, internal controls, fraud, misconduct and policy compliance. The City Auditor's reports focus on compliance, controls, efficiency, effectiveness and economy of City operations.
Members
October 26, 2021 to 2025 Inaugural Meeting (October)
- Mayor Amarjeet Sohi (Chair)
- Ward Nakota Isga - Councillor Andrew Knack
- Ward tastawiyiniwak - Councillor Karen Principe
- Ward Anirniq - Councillor Erin Rutherford
- Ward Sspomitapi - Councillor Jo-Anne Wright (Vice-Chair)
- Chris Burrows (Citizen Member)
- McDonald Madamombe (Citizen Member)
Citizen Members
Audit Committee includes two citizens with extensive background in financial accountability in large organizations. Citizen members of Audit Committee can serve a maximum of eight years.
Chris Burrows holds Bachelor degrees in Science and Commerce from the University of Alberta, a Master of Accounting degree from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Master of Arts degree from Gonzaga University. He is a Chartered Accountant, a Certified Professional in Human Resources and is an accredited ICD.D director by the Institute of Corporate Directors.
McDonald Madamombe is an Institute of Corporate Directors, Director (ICD.D) and graduate of the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Directors Education program, a Chartered Professional Accountant, a Chartered Accountant in England & Wales and holds several other certifications. His Honours Bachelor of Accounting Science degree is from the University of South Africa and his Master of Business Administration degree is from the University of Manchester, England.
Mandate:
The mandate of the Audit Sub-Committee is to review reports, obtain information, and make recommendations to Audit Committee regarding any matter within the mandate of Audit Committee.
Members:
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi (Chair)
Ward Anirniq - Councillor Erin Rutherford (Vice-Chair)
Ward Sspomitapi - Councillor Jo-Anne Wright
City Council Public Hearings Mandate
Statutory meetings, which hear from members of the public related to land use and taxation bylaws and charter bylaws.
City Council Mandate
The ultimate decision-making body for the City of Edmonton and its mandate encompasses all of the topics discussed at the Standing Committees.
Members
Edmonton's City Council is made up of 1 Mayor and 12 Councillors that represent each ward.
- Mayor Amarjeet Sohi
- Ward Anirniq - Councillor Erin Rutherford
- Ward Dene - Councillor Aaron Paquette
- Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi - Councillor Jennifer Rice
- Ward Karhiio - Councillor Keren Tang
- Ward Métis - Councillor Ashley Salvador
- Ward Nakota Isga - Councillor Andrew Knack
- Ward O-day’min - Councillor Anne Stevenson
- Ward papastew - Councillor Michael Janz
- Ward pihêsiwin - Councillor Tim Cartmell
- Ward sipiwiyiniwak - Councillor Sarah Hamilton
- Ward Sspomitapi - Councillor Jo-Anne Wright
- Ward tastawiyiniwak - Councillor Karen Principe
Mandate
Makes recommendations to Council regarding the annual performance goals and performance results of the City Manager and the City Auditor.
Members
October 26, 2021 to 2025 Inaugural Meeting (October)
- Ward sipiwiyiniwak - Councillor Sarah Hamilton (Vice-Chair)
- Ward Dene - Councillor Aaron Paquette
- Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi - Councillor Jennifer Rice (Chair)
Mandate
The mandate of the Code of Conduct Sub-Committee is to:
a) review the Council Code of Conduct Bylaw, Bylaw 18483, and provide recommendations for changes; and
b) any other matters referred to it by Council.
Members:
- Ward Nakota Isga - Councillor Andrew Knack
- Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi - Councillor Jennifer Rice
- Ward Anirniq - Councillor Erin Rutherford
- Ward Métis - Councillor Ashley Salvador
Mandate
Delivery of City services, including: neighbourhoods and communities; social development; recreational activities and facilities; cultural and social programs and activities; emergency services; and municipal enforcement.
Members
July 1, 2024 - 2025 Inaugural Meeting
- Ward Anirniq - Councillor Erin Rutherford (Chair)
- Ward Métis - Councillor Ashley Salvador (Vice Chair)
- Ward sipiwiyiniwak - Councillor Sarah Hamilton
- Ward O-day’min - Councillor Anne Stevenson
Mandate
Oversight of all Councillors' offices, excluding the Office of the Mayor.
Members
October 26, 2021 - October 2025 Inaugural Meeting
All Councillors are members of Council Services Committee.
Councillor Andrew Knack (Chair)
Councillor Erin Rutherford (Vice-Chair)
Mandate
Reviews the Municipal Emergency Plan, and related plans and programs on a regular basis and has specific powers delegated to it in the event of a local emergency, as outlined in the Bylaw 19091.
Members
The Mayor is a member and chair of Emergency Advisory Committee. Any other Councillor present at an Emergency Advisory Committee meeting is deemed a member.
Mandate
Financial and corporate issues, including: governance, communications and public engagement; City budgets; City business, financial and economic management; City personnel matters; assessment and taxation; information technology; intergovernmental affairs; financial and economic issues related to real estate and housing; and implementation of City infrastructure projects.
Members
July 1, 2024 to 2025 Inaugural Meeting
- Mayor Amarjeet Sohi (Chair)
- Ward Dene - Councillor Aaron Paquette (Vice-Chair)
- Ward pihêsiwin - Councillor Tim Cartmell
- Ward tastawiyiniwak - Councillor Karen Principe
- Ward Karhiio - Councillor Keren Tang
Mandate
Delivery, renewal, and decommissioning of City infrastructure, including: financial implications of capital projects; and capital project design and delivery.
Members
- Mayor Amarjeet Sohi (Chair)
- Ward pihêsiwin - Councillor Tim Cartmell
- Ward sipiwiyiniwak - Councillor Sarah Hamilton
- Ward papastew - Councillor Michael Janz
- Ward Métis - Councillor Ashley Salvador
Mandate
Sustainable Planning and Environment Services, including: growth, development and management of the urban form; urban transportation; infrastructure; parks; municipal reserve; environmental, housing and real estate planning; and community engagement for urban planning matters.
Members
July 1, 2024 to 2025 Inaugural Meeting
- Ward papastew - Councillor Michael Janz (Chair)
- Ward Sspomitapi - Councillor Jo-Anne Wright (Vice-Chair)
- Ward Nakota Isga - Councillor Andrew Knack
- Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi - Councillor Jennifer Rice
Mandate
To make recommendations to Council regarding the rates, governance, policies and operations of all municipal public utilities and non-municipal public utilities.
Members
October 26, 2021 to 2025 Inaugural Meeting (October)
- Ward pihêsiwin - Councillor Tim Cartmell (Chair)
- Ward Dene - Councillor Aaron Paquette (Vice-Chair)
- Ward Métis - Councillor Ashley Salvador
- Ward O-day’min - Councillor Anne Stevenson
- Ward Karhiio - Councillor Keren Tang