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## Mackenzie County Governance
Mackenzie County's Council is elected by residents to set direction and make decisions, while the County's Administration delivers services and carries out Council's priorities.
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# Mackenzie County Council
Mackenzie County is governed by a nine-ward Council, with members elected to four-year terms. The current term began following the October 2025 election. Council establishes policy direction, approves the annual budget, and sets tax rates.
The following provincial documents outline recent updates to ward boundaries and County governance.
# The Latest From Council
Mackenzie County Council provides leadership and strategic direction for the community, making decisions that shape our region's future.
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## Next Meeting
Special Council Meeting
*Council Chambers*
*4511 46 Ave, Fort Vermilion, AB T0H 1N0, Canada*
Sep 3, 2026
10:00 a.m.
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# County Administration
Administration is led by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), who implements Council's direction, oversees staffing, and manages the day-to-day operations of the municipality while keeping Council informed for decision-making.
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Darrell Derksen,
Chief Administrative Officer
780-927-3718
[email protected]
# Administrative Team
Don Roberts
Director of Community Services
Phone: 780-927-3718
### Community Services
### Supports residents through community programs, recreation, culture, and local partnerships across the County.
Jennifer Batt
Director of Finance
Phone: 780-927-3718
### Finance
### Manages budgeting, financial reporting, purchasing, and property tax administration for the municipality.
Louise Flooren
Director of Legislative
and Support Services
Phone: 780-927-3718
### Legislative & Support Services
### Supports Council and governance through meeting administration, bylaws, records management, and corporate services.
Andy Banman
Director of Operations
Phone: 780-928-3983
### Operations
### Delivers core municipal services including roads, maintenance, fleet, and infrastructure projects.
Caitlin Smith
Director of Planning and Development
Phone: 780-928-3983
### Planning & Development
### Guides land use and development through applications, permitting, and long-range planning.
John Zacharias
Director of Utilities
Phone: 780-928-3983
### Utilities
### Oversees utility services and infrastructure to support safe, reliable delivery and ongoing compliance.
Willie Schmidt
Fleet Maintenance Manager
Phone: 780-928-3983
### Fleet Maintenance
### Keeps County vehicles and equipment maintained, reliable, and ready to support service delivery.
Landon Driedger
Agricultural Fieldman
Phone: 780-927-3718
### Agricultural Services
### Supports producers and landowners with agricultural programs, compliance, and land stewardship services.
# Budgets, Plans & Reports
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# Bylaws and Policies
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###### Utilities
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## Elections & Participation
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# Public Notices
## 2026 Adventure Packs - Thank You to our Local Contributors
News | October 6, 2026 Thank You to Our 2026 Adventure Pack Local Contributors Mackenzie County's 2026 Adventure Packs were a great opportunity to celebrate local experiences, regional attractions, and outdoor recreation throughout Mackenzie County and rural Alberta. Sales for the 2026 Adventure Packs have now closed. The winner of the Minister's Special Licence has been verified, and all 2026 Adventure Pack purchasers will be contacted directly by email. Each Adventure Pack
## Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | September 23, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on October 14, 2026. If you are negatively affected by these decisions, you can submit an appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board in writing, containing a statement of the grounds of appeal, in person or by mail. The appeal fee is $500.00 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is October 13, 2026. Appeals m
## Notice of Decision on Inter-municipal Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | September 16, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on October 7, 2026. If you are negatively affected by these decisions, you can submit an appeal to the Inter-municipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board in writing, containing a statement of the grounds of appeal, in person or by mail. The appeal fee is $500.00 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is October 6, 2