ALBERTA GAMING AND LIQUOR COMMISSIONThe <strong>Alberta</strong> Gam<strong>in</strong>g and Liquor Commission (AGLC) operates under <strong>the</strong> authority of <strong>the</strong> Gam<strong>in</strong>g and LiquorAct. Its structure <strong>in</strong>cludes a seven-member board that is appo<strong>in</strong>ted by <strong>the</strong> government and reports directly to<strong>the</strong> Solicitor General and M<strong>in</strong>ister of Public Security. The Board approves gam<strong>in</strong>g and liquor policy to ensure<strong>Alberta</strong>’s gam<strong>in</strong>g and liquor <strong>in</strong>dustries are well regulated and managed on behalf of <strong>the</strong> people of <strong>the</strong>prov<strong>in</strong>ce. Board members also conduct hear<strong>in</strong>gs and make decisions respect<strong>in</strong>g licenses and registrations,and are responsible for any o<strong>the</strong>r functions assigned to it.The AGLC’s structure also <strong>in</strong>cludes management that directs <strong>the</strong> ongo<strong>in</strong>g operations of <strong>the</strong> organization. TheChief Executive Officer of <strong>the</strong> Commission’s management reports to <strong>the</strong> Board.The core bus<strong>in</strong>esses of <strong>the</strong> AGLC are to: license and regulate liquor activities, license and regulate charitable gam<strong>in</strong>g activities, and conduct and manage prov<strong>in</strong>cial gam<strong>in</strong>g activities.The AGLC’s role – through its Board and management – is to adm<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>the</strong> Gam<strong>in</strong>g and Liquor Act andrelated legislation.Primary Procurement: electronic components; janitorial supplies; computer equipment and relatedsupplies; furniture; office mach<strong>in</strong>es; packag<strong>in</strong>g supplies; tools; communications equipment and supplies;co<strong>in</strong> handl<strong>in</strong>g equipment and supplies; video lottery term<strong>in</strong>al and gam<strong>in</strong>g term<strong>in</strong>al parts; courier services;armored car services; janitorial services; and, office supplies. Unique item purchases would <strong>in</strong>clude:video lottery term<strong>in</strong>als and slot mach<strong>in</strong>es.For more <strong>in</strong>formation about <strong>the</strong> goods and services needs of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Alberta</strong> Gam<strong>in</strong>g and LiquorCommission, please contact:Paul D. MacDonaldDirector, Procurement<strong>Alberta</strong> Gam<strong>in</strong>g and Liquor Commission50 Corriveau AvenueSt. Albert, <strong>Alberta</strong> T8N 3T5Phone: (780) 447-8727Fax: (780) 401-3014 (Fax)Email: paul.macdonald@aglc.caWebsite: www.aglc.caUpdated April 23, 2013 30
SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENTThe M<strong>in</strong>istry of Susta<strong>in</strong>able Resource Development consists of <strong>the</strong> Department of Susta<strong>in</strong>able ResourceDevelopment; <strong>the</strong> Natural Resources Conservation Board; <strong>the</strong> Surface Rights Board; and <strong>the</strong> LandCompensation Board. The M<strong>in</strong>istry provides leadership on <strong>in</strong>tegrated resource policy, resource allocation,and resource stewardship and assurance. The M<strong>in</strong>istry strives to achieve balance among differ<strong>in</strong>g uses andadvance a consensus-based approach to meet <strong>the</strong> current needs without compromis<strong>in</strong>g resource use byfuture generations. As <strong>the</strong> primary manager of public lands, <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>istry works with <strong>in</strong>dustry sectors,communities, and o<strong>the</strong>r stakeholders to provide opportunities that support prosperity. As stewards, <strong>the</strong>M<strong>in</strong>istry promotes respectful use of <strong>the</strong> prov<strong>in</strong>ce’s natural resources through partnerships with resourceusers.Core Bus<strong>in</strong>esses: Lands – <strong>in</strong>tegrates lead<strong>in</strong>g plann<strong>in</strong>g and management practices to develop common goals for <strong>the</strong> useof <strong>Alberta</strong>’s public lands that cross multiple stakeholders and demands. Forests – ensures <strong>the</strong> multiple benefits received from <strong>the</strong> prov<strong>in</strong>ce’s forests are realized by utiliz<strong>in</strong>g acomb<strong>in</strong>ation of lead<strong>in</strong>g forest management, forest wildfire protection and forest <strong>in</strong>dustry practices toprovide leadership and oversight <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> management of <strong>Alberta</strong>’s forests. Fish and wildlife – manages fish and wildlife species based on <strong>the</strong> best available science and<strong>in</strong>tegrated decision-mak<strong>in</strong>g processes that generate new <strong>in</strong>formation for <strong>in</strong>formed, future decisionmak<strong>in</strong>g. Land, Access and Compensation Boards – <strong>the</strong> Natural Resource Conservation Board conducts<strong>in</strong>dependent public reviews of projects that may affect <strong>the</strong> natural resources of <strong>Alberta</strong> and alsoregulates news or expand<strong>in</strong>g conf<strong>in</strong>ed feed<strong>in</strong>g operations. The Surface Rights Board conductshear<strong>in</strong>gs when an operator and a landowner or and occupant fail to reach an agreement regard<strong>in</strong>gentry or compensation related to resource activity a privately owned or occupied public lands. TheLand Compensation Board is responsible for policies and procedures for situations where alandowner’s property is expropriated by a public authority.Primary Procurement: wild land fire fight<strong>in</strong>g equipment, aviation fuels and lubricants, meteorological andcommunication equipment, all terra<strong>in</strong> vehicles, snowmobiles, mechanical and <strong>in</strong>dustrial parts and suppliesand general office supplies. Specific commodities purchased <strong>in</strong>clude fire pumps, fire hose, fire fight<strong>in</strong>gnozzles, fitt<strong>in</strong>gs and adapters, water tanks, bags, and bladders, dry cell batteries, camp<strong>in</strong>g and kitchensupplies, fuel cans, hoses and fitt<strong>in</strong>gs, cardboard cartons, hard hats, coveralls, gloves, face and hear<strong>in</strong>gprotection equipment, first aid supplies, food rations, cha<strong>in</strong>saws, axes, shovels and related parts andsupplies, tents, tarps and related parts and repair services, staff uniform cloth<strong>in</strong>g components, lawenforcement equipment, and general warehous<strong>in</strong>g/shipp<strong>in</strong>g supplies and equipment.Updated April 23, 2013 31