In 1999, Council approved the merger of the Heritage Advisory Board (HAB) first established in 1979 to advise Council on heritage matters), with the Calgary Municipal Heritage Properties Authority (CMHPA) which was established in 1985 by an Act of the Alberta Legislative to promote the restoration of Calgary's heritage buildings.
In June 2000 the CMHPA Act was revised by an Act of the Alberta Legislative to include the HAB's responsibilities and to effect a change of name to The Calgary Heritage Authority. Four members of the public are appointed annually by City Council to the Calgary Heritage Authority for 3 year terms. Total representation on the Calgary Heritage Authority is twelve members.
The chairman is chosen annually by the Board members. The Heritage Planner serves as a non-voting professional resource.
Duties Include:
- Advising Council on all matters relating to heritage resources in the city of Calgary.
- Evaluating potential heritage sites and maintaining the "Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources" in Calgary.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of legislation which affects heritage conservation objectives and proposing appropriate amendments.
- Recognizing citizens for significant achievements undertaken on behalf of heritage conservation in Calgary through the biennial Lion Awards.
- Presenting interpretive plaques biennially, during a ceremony at City Council, in order to raise heritage awareness.
In order to meet its objectives, the Authority operates with two committees:
- Evaluation and Review (of potential properties for the Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources)
- Public Awareness
The Calgary Heritage Authority meets on a monthly basis except during August. Any member of the public may attend.
| Member |
Role |
Appointed |
Expiry Year |
| Lesley A. Beale |
Elector |
2008 |
2011 |
| Murry Larkins |
Elector |
2011 |
2014 |
| Joni Carroll |
Elector |
2009 |
2012 |
| Sarah Meilleur |
Elector |
2010 |
2013 |
| Jake Kuiken |
Elector |
2010 |
2013 |
| Neil Elford |
Elector |
2008 |
2012 |
| Linda Fraser |
Elector |
2011 |
2014 |
| Carmel Gatt (vice chair) |
Elector |
2011 |
2014 |
| Scott Jolliffe (chair) |
Elector |
2010 |
2013 |
| Josh Traptow |
Elector |
2010 |
2013 |
| Judith Umbach |
Elector |
2011 |
2014 |
| Jim Cullen |
Elector |
2011 |
2014 |
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