Corporate Identity

The Municipal District of Bonnyville Council is comprised of seven Council members – one Reeve and six Councillors. The office of Deputy Reeve rotates between the Councillors on a semi-annual basis. Each member sits for a four-year term, as per the Alberta Municipal Government Act. Council strives to be as open and transparent as possible, fulfilling the needs of all of the M.D.’s residents. Council sets policy for the operations and corporate culture of the M.D., as well as pass bylaws to make sure the M.D. conducts business in an open, transparent, and proper manner. Council meets every Wednesday, at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers, located in the Main Administration Building, located at 4905 – 50 Ave. in Bonnyville. Council Committee meetings are held the first and third Wednesday of the month. Council meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Full agenda packages can be found on the municipality’s website on the Monday before each meeting. On the second Tuesday of each month, Council sits as the Municipal Planning Commission. In these meetings, members hear about developments which require variances from the standards set out in the Land Use Bylaw, appeals to developments and more.

YOUR M.D. COUNCIL

Back row (L-R): Ben Fadeyiw (Ward 6), Marc Jubinville (Ward 1), Edward Duchesne (Ward 4), Darcy Skarsen (Ward 2). Front row (L-R): Mike Krywiak (Ward 3), Greg Sawchuk (Reeve), Dana Swigart (Ward 5)

OUR MISSION

To develop, maintain, and enhance a safe and prosperous municipality through the effective provision of services for its public.

OUR VISION

The Municipal District of Bonnyville will be a leader and innovator in local municipal governance, services, and economic prosperity.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• We believe everyone has the right to be heard • We believe in the good stewardship of public funds • We believe in the enhancement of quality of life • We believe there should be openness in decision making • We believe in the equality of service • We value the safety of the public and our staff • We value the contributions, skills, and abilities of all members of the organization • We value and respect people and property