Advisory councils – Health

The councils will reflect the makeup of communities in a region. Council members will represent a wide range of backgrounds and diverse experiences, including:

• Albertans receiving health care services
• health care workers
• community leaders
• Indigenous representatives
• municipal representatives

It’s anticipated each Regional Advisory Council will include up to 16 members, including a council chair. 

Each member will be assigned to the council that represents the region where they reside.

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All council members must be 18 years or older and Alberta residents.

A member’s appointment should not result in an actual or perceived conflict of interest that cannot be managed.

Members must:

• be able to take an active role and engage with their community
• understand the needs of communities in their region
• prepare for, attend, and participate in council meetings
• be willing to consider diverse perspectives
• provide input to the Ministry of Health on issues affecting the community

Skills and experience

Members should:

• have experience volunteering or working in their communities
• demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of Alberta’s health care system
• have strong communication skills
• be able to cultivate respectful relationships and demonstrate integrity, impartiality, collaboration, and inclusiveness  
• foster respect for the beliefs and traditions of others
• discourage behaviours or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical towards others

• Four to 6 meetings per year.
• A mix of virtual and in-person meetings.

There may be other expectations outside of council meetings, such as taking part in community engagements and preparing for meetings.

• Members are not paid for time spent on a council.
• Council members may be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses during the course of performing their duties as council members and to attend council meetings based on the Travel, Meal, and Hospitality Expenses Policy.

Members will be appointed for a term of up to 3 years.

Indigenous council members will represent a wide range of geographic locations and diverse experiences, including:

• Indigenous Peoples receiving health care services
• Indigenous health care workers
• Indigenous community leaders

The council will include up to 22 members, including a council chair.

All council members must be 18 years or older, identify as First Nation, Métis or Inuit and reside within the boundaries of the province of Alberta.

A member’s appointment should not result in an actual or perceived conflict of interest that cannot be managed. 

Members must:

• be able to take an active role and engage with their community
• prepare for, attend, and participate in meetings of the council
• provide input to the Ministry of Health on issues affecting the community

Skills and experience

Members should:

• have knowledge of community health needs and gaps in care
• have knowledge of traditional medicines, cultural practices, and ceremonies
• understand practices and protocols associated with culturally appropriate programs and service design and delivery
• understand issues affecting rural and remote Indigenous communities and resources required to improve access to care
• have strong communication skills

• Four to 6 meetings per year.
• A mix of virtual and in-person meetings.

There may be other expectations outside of council meetings, such as taking part in community engagements and preparing for meetings.

• Members are not paid for time spent on a council.
• Council members may be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses during the course of performing their duties as council members and to attend council meetings based on the Travel, Meal, and Hospitality Expenses Policy.

Members will be appointed for a term of up to 3 years.