Committees of Council

KID Budget and Audit Committee

Budget and Audit Committee
Councillor Robinson (Chair); Councillor Gnyp (Vice-Chair)

Terms of Reference

The Budget and Audit Committee assists KID in fulfilling its obligations and oversight responsibilities relating to financial planning, the audit process, financial reporting, corporate controls, and financial risk management. 

The Budget and Audit Committee reviews, audits, and makes recommendations regarding:

  • Municipal budgets and rates of taxation
  • Policies governing financial reporting, budgeting, capital planning, financial reserves, and funding sources
  • Proposals affecting capital plans
  • Considerations for public input regarding annual municipal budgets

KID FireSmart Committee

Councillor English (Chair); Councillor Robinson (alternate)

Terms of Reference

The KID FireSmart Committee is tasked with developing, implementing, and maintaining a long-term FireSmart program to reduce the threat of wildfire to human life, communities, and businesses within KID within the context of existing management plans and policies. The roles of the Committee includes:

  • The development and implementation of the KID Wildland/Urban Interface Plan
  • Supporting FireSmart public education/awareness initiatives within KID
  • Promoting community involvement in the FireSmart program
  • Developing and supporting strong partnerships between all stakeholder groups
  • Securing ongoing funding for FireSmart initiatives
  • Identifying and presenting priorities to KID Council

KID Telecommunications Committee

Councillor English

Terms of Reference

To develop a plan for telecommunications infrastructure (i.e., connectivity and broadband) within Kananaskis Improvement District (KID), with the goal of increasing:

  • safety for visitors, residents, and businesses
  • digital accessibility
  • economic prosperity
  • potential revenue sources for KID
  • labour attraction and retention

KID Transit Committee

Councillor English
Joey Young (Alberta Forestry and Parks, Parks Division) - Advisor
Darren Enns (member of the public) - Advisor

Terms of Reference

The Transit Committee acts as a Steering Committee for future Transit assessments and needs within KID with the goal of:

  1. Increasing transportation choices primarily for visitors, and as an ancillary benefit for residents and commuting staff
  2. Facilitating tourism and economic prosperity in Kananaskis while decreasing the environmental footprint in ecologically sensitive areas
  3. Reducing parking congestion and human/wildlife encounters
  4. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

To achieve this purpose, the objectives include:

  1. Obtaining a feasibility study to evaluate implementing transit service in KID including a phased service plan
  2. Reviewing and advising on funding options and grants
  3. Playing an Advocacy Role with other levels of government to move this initiative forward as a priority
  4. Liaising with other groups and individuals on transit recommendations and suggestions and to also act as the liaison between these groups and individuals, and KID Council
  5. Exploring partnership options (with governments, private entities, transit commissions, First Nations communities, etc.)