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LETHBRIDGE COUNTY
IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
BY-LAW NO. 25-032
A BYLAW OF LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO
ESTABLISH A GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, RS.A. 2000, c M-26,
section 145, a Council may pass bylaws in relation to the establishment,
functions and procedures to be followed by council Committees and other
bodies;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Lethbridge County, duly assembled hereby
enacts as follows:
1. TITLE
1.1 This bylaw shall be cited as the "Governance & Human Resources
Committee Bylaw".
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1 In this Bylaw,
a.
"Administration" means operational staff under the direction of
the Chief Administrative Officer.
b.
"CAO" means the Chief Administrative Officer of Lethbridge
County.
c.
"Committee" means the Governance & Human Resources
Committee established under this Bylaw.
d.
"Council" means the Council of Lethbridge County.
e.
"Council Policy" means policy approved by Council that directs
municipal operations.
f.
"Organizational Meeting" means the annual meeting at which
Council makes appointments and sets schedules.
3. PURPOSE
3.1 The purpose of this Bylaw is to establish the Governance & Human
Resources Committee as a standing committee of Council
responsible for providing oversight, guidance, and support on
governance practices, reviewing and advising on human resource
strategy and organizational effectiveness, supporting Council's
strategic goals, assisting in the performance evaluation processes
for senior leadership, and facilitating in-depth and informal
deliberation on matters requiring fulsome discussion.
4. AUTHORITIES GRANTED
4.1 The Committee is advisory only and holds no final decision-making
authority. The Committee may make recommendations to council
which council may then adopt, reject, amend and adopt or provide
further instructions to the Committee or Administration before
making a decision and providing direction on the Committee's
recommendation.
5. MANDATE AND DUTIES
5.1 Governance Functions
The Committee shall:
a. Monitor progress on Council's strategic goals;
b. Provide input on governance-related bylaws and policy
frameworks;
c. Review department and project reports for information and
discussion;
d. Receive updates and provide direction on key initiatives;
e. Respond to changes in legislation affecting the County;
f. Review Council policies prior to presentation to full Council;
g. Provide strategic feedback on matters requiring in-depth
discussion; and
h. Develop and oversee the onboarding program for newly elected
and returning Council members.
5.2 Human Resources Functions
The Committee shall:
a. Recommend and oversee the CAO performance evaluation
framework;
b. Review compensation policies and guidelines;
c. Review succession planning and organizational development
strategies;
d. Review major changes to the management structure;
e. Review CAO external commitments for potential conflicts;
f. Recommend the CAO's annual compensation package; and
g. Review its Terms of Reference annually and propose revisions if
needed.
6. TERMS OF REFERENCE
6.1 The Committee Terms of Reference are established separately by
Council and may be amended by Council resolution.
7. COMMITTEE COMPOSITION AND TERM OF APPOINTMENT
7.1 The Committee shall consist of:
a. Three (3) members of Council, appointed annually at the
Organizational Meeting;
b. The Reeve may serve as an-officio member of the Committee.
c. The CAO, HR Appointed Representative and Legislative
Coordinator shall attend meeting as administrative resources,
except where their performance or compensation is discussed;
d. Administrative support staff, as required
7.2 Council members shall serve until the next Organizational Meting
or until a successor is appointed.
7.3 A quorum shall consist of any two (2) Council members.
8. CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
8.1 The Committee shall elect a Chair at its first meeting following the
Organizational Meeting.
8.2 The Committee shall elect a Vice Chair at its first meeting
following the Organizational Meeting.
8.3 In the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall assume all
chairing responsibilities.
9. MEETINGS AND REPORTING
9.1 Meetings shall be held quarterly, with additional meetings at the
call of the Chair.
9.2 Meetings shall comply with the Municipal Government Act, Access
to Information Act, Protection of Privacy Act and the County's
Procedural Bylaw.
9.3 Meetings are open to the public unless held in closed session for
reasons permitted under legislation.
9.4 Agendas and meetings packages shall be prepared by
Administration and distributed prior to the meeting.
9.5 Minutes shall be recorded and provided to Council. Oral reports
may be provided as needed.
10. DISSOLUTION
10.1 The Committee may be dissolved by Council at any time by
resolution.
11. SEVERABILITY
11.1 If any portion of this bylaw is declared invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, then the invalid portion must be severed
and the remainder of the bylaw is deemed valid.
12. EFFECTIVE DATE
12.1 This Bylaw shall come into force and effect after it receives third
reading and has been signed by the Reeve and Chief
Administrative Officer.
GIVEN first reading this 4th day of December, 2025
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Reeve
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Chief Administrative Officer
GIVEN second reading this 4th day of December, 2025
_______________________________
Reeve
_______________________________
Chief Administrative Officer
GIVEN third reading this 4th day of December, 2025
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Reeve
______________________________
Chief Administrative Officer