Join the Ponoka Municipal Policing Committee

The Town of Ponoka is inviting citizens to apply for volunteer positions on the newly established Municipal Policing Committee. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 8 at 4 p.m.

Applications for the Ponoka Municipal Policing Committee are available here and paper copies are also available at the Town Office located at #200, 5604 – 50 Street, Ponoka.

The Municipal Policing Committee has been created to comply with amendments to the Alberta Police Act and regulations. The new Municipal Policing Committee will replace the former Police Advisory Committee.

The committee will work together with Ponoka Town Council, the Ponoka RCMP Detachment Officer in Charge, and Town of Ponoka administration to:

• Oversee the administration of the municipal police service agreement;
• Represent the interests and concerns of the public and of Town Council to the Officer in Charge;
• Develop a yearly plan of priorities and strategies for municipal policing;
• Develop a community safety plan, including a plan for collaboration between the community and community agencies;
• Assist in the selection of the Officer in Charge; and
• Report annually, or on request to the Minister on the implementation of and updates to programs and services to achieve the priorities of the police service.
  
  

To be considered for membership on the Municipal Policing Committee, applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old;
• Passionate about public service and safety;
• Not be employed by any police or justice-related agency;
• Be available to attend four to eight committee meetings throughout the calendar year, with a duration of one to two hours per meeting;
• Pass an enhanced security check, including a criminal record and vulnerable sector check; and
• Take an oath as set out in the Police Act.
  
  

Members will be appointed for two and three-year terms. To learn more, please click here.