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Municipal Policing Committee

The Municipal Policing Committee was created to comply with amendments to the Alberta Police Act and regulations. The Municipal Policing Committee replaces the former Police Advisory Committee.

The committee works 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 read Bylaw No. 05-2026, which establishes the Municipal Policing Committee, please click here.