Mackenzie
County Council
Mackenzie County is governed by a nine-ward Council, with members elected to four-year terms. The current term began following the October 2025 election. Council establishes policy direction, approves the annual budget, and sets tax rates.
The following provincial documents outline recent updates to ward boundaries and County governance.
The Latest From Council
Mackenzie County Council provides leadership and strategic direction for the community, making decisions that shape our region's future.
Explore Council members, meeting schedules, and official meeting documents using the options below.
Meet Council
Council Meetings
Next Meeting
Budget Council Meeting
Council Chambers
4511 46 Ave, Fort Vermilion, AB T0H 1N0, Canada
Dec 16, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
County
Administration
Administration is led by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), who implements Council’s direction, oversees staffing, and manages the day-to-day operations of the municipality while keeping Council informed for decision-making.
Administrative Team
Don Roberts
Director of Community Services
Phone: 780-927-3718
Community Services
Supports residents through community programs, recreation, culture, and local partnerships across the County.
Jennifer Batt
Director of Finance
Phone: 780-927-3718
Finance
Manages budgeting, financial reporting, purchasing, and property tax administration for the municipality.
Louise Flooren
Director of Legislative
and Support Services
Phone: 780-927-3718
Legislative & Support Services
Supports Council and governance through meeting administration, bylaws, records management, and corporate services.
Andy Banman
Director of Operations
Phone: 780-928-3983
Operations
Delivers core municipal services including roads, maintenance, fleet, and infrastructure projects.
Caitlin Smith
Director of Planning and Development
Phone: 780-928-3983
Planning & Development
Guides land use and development through applications, permitting, and long-range planning.
John Zacharias
Director of Utilities
Phone: 780-928-3983
Utilities
Oversees utility services and infrastructure to support safe, reliable delivery and ongoing compliance.
Willie Schmidt
Fleet Maintenance Manager
Phone: 780-928-3983
Fleet
Maintenance
Keeps County vehicles and equipment maintained, reliable, and ready to support service delivery.
Landon Driedger
Agricultural Fieldman
Phone: 780-927-3718
Agricultural Services
Supports producers and landowners with agricultural programs, compliance, and land stewardship services.
Budgets, Plans & Reports
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Elections &
Participation
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