Recovery Task Force 

Who will be on the Task Forces? 

ECONOMIC MEMBERSHIP 

• Business Development Manager (Lead)    

• Finance Manager    
• Mayor & two Councillors    
• One Chamber of Commerce Rep    
• One Cochrane Tourism Rep    
• One Business Advisory Network Rep    

• One Developer Liaison Group Rep     
• One Rotary Club of Cochrane Rep (Stephen)   

SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP

• FCSS Manager (Lead) 
• Mayor & one Councillor 
• One Affordable Housing Rep 
• One Rotary Club of Cochrane Rep (Natalia)
• One Helping Hands Rep  
• One Cochrane Activettes Rep 
• One Cochrane & Area Victim Services Rep
• One Big Hill Haven Women’s Shelter Rep 

What will their roles be? 

Economic Authority 

• Monitor, evaluate and manage the sustainability and wellness of the business community 

• Focus on economic relief measures to support Cochranites and local businesses during and after the COVID-19 outbreak. 

• Collaborate with other orders of government, the local business community and the community at-large as needed on ways to support local as they rebuild. 

• Make recommendations to Administration and Council that will target Town-specific actions to provide an environment poised for recovery. 

• Coordinate with the Social Task Force to engage with the mental health industry for opportunities to support business owners and stakeholders. 

• Coordinate with the Social Task Force to provide opportunities for Social Economic development. 

• Work with the Emergency Command Centre to coordinate the reopening on non-essential services and large-scale events as directed by Alberta Health Services 

Social Authority 

• Conduct environmental scans to identify service gaps and emerging needs. 

• Provide advice about social issues and identify priority areas. 

• Increase awareness of social issues and the services and resources available for Cochrane residents. 

• Build and support networks and systems for all Cochranites. 

• Bring together people and agencies supporting residents to collaborate and coordinate response and recovery. 

• Advocate for programs and opportunities to support the health and wellness of Cochrane residents. 

• Assess funding needs and working with other orders of government on funding supports required for Town and partner services. 

• Work collaboratively with the Economic Recovery Task Force. 

Term 

• Both Task Forces will function from May 4, 2020 through December 31, 2020 

How Can Rotary Members (YOU) Help? 

• First and foremost, recognize that the Club’s involvement is a privilege and we have not delegated responsibility to Stephen and Natalia.  Rather we have asked them to be the Club’s (Charter Club and YPRC) spokespeople and a Rotary conduit to this important initiative. 

• Therefore, we need all members to PLEASE voice your thoughts and opinions to Stephen and Natalia regarding Economic and/or Social recovery matters. 

• A survey will be sent by Stephen and Natalia once they’ve each had their respective first meetings. 

• Please ENGAGE and MAKE A DIFFERENCE with how we recover from this world-changing pandemic.