List of public agencies

Association of Alberta Forest Management Professionals Council

Advanced Education

The Council of the Association of Alberta Forest Management Professionals manages and conducts the activities of the Association, exercises the rights, powers and privileges and carries out the duties of the Association in the name of and on behalf of the Association and carries out the powers and duties of the Council under the Regulated Forest Management Profession Act and the bylaws.

Association of Alberta Forest Management Professionals-Joint Complaint Review Committee & Hearing Tribunal

Advanced Education

These committees protect the interests of the public and will take disciplinary action if a member's conduct is unprofessional. Regulated members found guilty of unethical or unskilled practice may find that: their practice is restricted, skills must be upgraded, and/or fines are imposed.

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta - Appeal Board

Advanced Education

A professional member, licensee, permit holder or certificate holder who is the subject of a hearing or a review by the Practice Review Board may appeal any decision or order of the Board to the Appeal Board.

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta - Board of Examiners

Advanced Education

The Board of Examiners confirms that individuals approved for registration in the professions of engineering and geoscience meet standards of admission, in accordance with the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act and Regulations.

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta - Council

Advanced Education

The Council of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta manages and conducts the business and affairs of the Association and exercise the rights, powers and privileges of the Association in the name and on behalf of the Association.

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta - Discipline Committee

Advanced Education

The Discipline Committee adjudicates allegations of unskilled practice or unprofessional conduct against members of APEGA, and thereby maintain levels of competence and ethics in the practice of the professions of engineering and Geoscience.

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta - Investigative Committee

Advanced Education

The Investigative Committee investigates complaints against members of the Association received by the Registrar or designate, in accordance with the requirements of the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta - Practice Review Board

Advanced Education

The Practice Review Board assesses existing and develops new educational standards and experience requirements, evaluates desirable standards of competence of professional members, licensees, permit holders and certificate holders generally, the practice of the profession by professional members, licensees, permit holders or certificate holders generally, and conducts reviews of the practice of a professional member, licensee, permit holder or certificate holder in accordance with the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act and the regulations.

Association of School Business Officials of Alberta - Executive Committee

Advanced Education

The Executive Committee has full control and management of the business affairs of the Association of School Business Officials of Alberta including the approval and adoption of a Code of Ethics for the Association. This control is subject to the Professional and Occupational Associations Registrations Act, the Regulation, the by-laws and direction given them by a majority vote at any annual general meeting or special meeting of the Association.

Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) - Council

Advanced Education

The Council manages and conducts the business and affairs of the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta and exercise the powers of the Association in the name of and on behalf of the Association.

Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta - Board of Directors

Advanced Education

The Board of Directors of the Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta manages and conducts the business and affairs of the Association and exercise the rights, powers and privileges of the Association in the name and on behalf of the Association.

ATB Financial

Treasury Board and Finance

The Board has the responsibility to oversee the conduct of the business and affairs of ATB Financial. ATB Financial provides core financial services throughout Alberta.

Athabasca University Board of Governors

Advanced Education

Based on Alberta’s differentiated model for post-secondary as prescribed in the six sector model outlined in the Roles and Mandates Policy Framework for publicly funded post- secondary institutions, Athabasca University is a comprehensive academic and research institution. The institution provides a wide range of baccalaureate and graduate degrees, primarily focused on distance delivery and related technologies and undertakes comprehensive research activity (pure and applied).

Attendance Board

Education

The Attendance Board provides an alternative to the immediate use of the courts for the enforcement of compulsory school attendance in the Province of Alberta. Those students between 6 and 16 years of age who are required to attend school but who have a history of non-attendance will be assisted when the Attendance Board hears cases referred to it by school authorities.

Audit Committee

Treasury Board and Finance

Established under provincial legislation, the Provincial Audit Committee is primarily in an advisory role to the government and the Auditor General. The Committee reviews and advises the government on issues relating to financial statement presentation and disclosure, accounting policies and pronouncements, non-financial performance information and matters related to the Auditor General's reports.

Automobile Insurance Rate Board

Treasury Board and Finance

The Automobile Insurance Rate Board reviews and approves automobile insurance rates and rating programs for basic and additional coverage of private passenger vehicles.

Balancing Pool

Affordability and Utilities

The Balancing Pool is responsible for managing the financial accounts arising from the transition to a competitive generation market, on behalf of electricity consumers as well as meeting any obligations and responsibilities associated with both sold and unsold Power Purchase Arrangements.

Banff Centre Board of Governors

Advanced Education

The Banff Centre provides non-parchment programs in the arts and creativity, as well as leadership development, mountain culture and the environment. As a specialized Arts and Culture Institution, the Banff Centre is Alberta's renowned centre of excellence in creativity and the arts, drawing participants provincially, nationally and globally.

Beverage Container Management Board

Environment and Protected Areas

The Beverage Container Management Board is responsible for the provincial recycling program for beverage containers.

Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park Cooperative Management Board

Forestry and Parks

The Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park Cooperative Management Board provides recommendations to the Minister on matters related to the development of a park-specific management plan and implementation oversight. In addition to the government appointed positions, there are an additional twenty-three members and their alternates, representing many Indigenous communities.

Birch River Wildland Provincial Park Cooperative Management Board

Forestry and Parks

The Birch River Wildland Provincial Park Cooperative Management Board provides recommendations to the Minister on matters related to the development of a park-specific management plan and implementation oversight. In addition to the government appointed positions, there are an additional twenty-three members and their alternates, representing many Indigenous communities.

Board of Reference Roster

Education

The Board of Reference hears appeals about decisions of school boards related to a teacher’s suspension, termination of employment, termination of a teacher’s designation, or the refusal to release a teacher from an employment contract.

Bow Valley College Board of Governors

Advanced Education

Based on Alberta’s differentiated model for post-secondary education as prescribed in the six sector model outlined in the Roles and Mandates Policy Framework for publicly funded post- secondary institutions, Bow Valley College is a comprehensive community institution (CCI). CCIs provide broad programming, including apprenticeship where demand warrants, certificate, diploma, foundational learning, and upgrading. They may provide university transfer (years one and two) and applied degrees. Baccalaureate degrees will only be provided if feasible, in alignment with areas of specializations, and primarily in collaboration with a degree-granting institution. Applied research may be conducted to foster innovation, and scholarly research activity may be conducted as a basis to enhance the instructional mandate of these institutions within collaborative degree program disciplines.

Calgary Metropolitan Regional Board

Municipal Affairs

The Calgary Metropolitan Region Board is mandated by the Government of Alberta to strive towards consensus regarding matters before it; promote the long term sustainability of the Calgary Metropolitan Region; ensure environmentally responsible land-use planning, growth management and efficient use of land; develop policies regarding the coordination of regional infrastructure investment and service delivery; promote the economic well-being and competitiveness of the Calgary Metropolitan Region; and develop policies outlining how the board shall engage the public on the Growth Plan and the Servicing Plan for the Calgary Metropolitan Region.

Calgary Police Commission

Public Safety and Emergency Services

Municipal Police Commissions are established under the Police Act to provide public oversight of municipal police services.