Edmonton, AB — The Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (EMRB) is pleased to announce the appointment of 18 new and returning members to its independent Appeal Committee, reinforcing its commitment to a fair and collaborative approach for resolving regional disputes.
The EMRB’s two-part dispute resolution and appeal process is a cornerstone of the Board’s governance model. It was designed to foster dialogue among peers and provide an independent resolution mechanism in the rare instances when a dispute occurs between a member municipality and the EMRB. This structured approach ensures that disputes between member municipalities and the Board are handled effectively, with a focus on fostering healthy Board relationships and ensuring the long-term viability of the Board, and the best interests of the Region.
“The appointment of these 18 highly skilled individuals to the Appeal Committee strengthens the EMRB’s commitment to a fair and comprehensive approach to resolving regional disputes. These individuals bring a wide range of expertise and perspectives that reflect the diversity of the Region. Their role is critical to ensuring the integrity of the appeal process and the ongoing success of regional collaboration.
— Mayor Allan Gamble, Board Chair
The Appeal Committee serves as the final step in the EMRB’s dispute resolution and appeal process. An appeal may be triggered if there is no resolution in sight through the facilitated discussion process. In such circumstances, the Chair of the Appeal Committee will convene a panel of three Appeal Committee roster members to conduct a hearing and issue a written decision to resolve the dispute.
The following members have been appointed to the Appeal Committee, for a three-year term ending October 31, 2027:
- Beverley Brennan (2nd term)
- Camille Bérubé (2nd term)
- Darlene Savoie (2nd term)
- Debi Piecowye (2nd term)
- Don Fleming (2nd term)
- Eran Kaplinsky (1st term)
- Freda Molenkamp-Oudman (2nd term)
- Heather Kennedy (2nd term)
- Jerry Bouma (2nd term)
- Laura Kennedy (1st term)
- Manon Plante (2nd term)
- Margaret Paproski (1st term)
- Peter Vana (2nd term)
- Rahim Jamani (1st term)
- Sanah Sidhu (2nd term)
- Sandeep Agrawal (2nd term)
- Troy Grant (1st term)
- Will Randall (1st term)
Related Information
Member biographies
Dispute Resolution and Appeal Bylaw
Media Contact
Barb Smith
Sr. Communications Advisor
780-910-5539 | bsmith@emrb.ca