To ensure continuity and experience, the terms of one-third of the members expire each year. The primary role of the Coordinating Committee is to encourage participation of stakeholders in the development of safety standards. The Committee coordinates the activities of the nine Technical Councils and establishes common policies and guidelines. The Committee also acts as a board of directors for the Council. The Coordinating Committee consists of a Chair, the chairs of each of the technical councils and representatives from municipalities, labour and educational institutes.
Representatives serve voluntarily and are reimbursed only for their expenses.
While we are all partners in protecting our communities, there are many participants who have formal roles and responsibilities to ensure public safety. Alberta Municipal Affairs acts as a technical resource to the Council and oversees the province's safety system and, in consultation with the Safety Codes Council, formulates and recommends changes to the Safety Codes Act and related legislation. Alberta Municipal Affairs provides safety services in areas not covered by accredited municipalities. They are also responsible for assessing the performance of the safety system to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses. The Safety Codes Council, Alberta Municipal Affairs and its partners developed a support program to accomplish this.