Alberta's Solicitor General and Public Security Ministry is responsible for the following agencies:
Criminal Injuries Review Board
The Criminal Injuries Review Board (CIRB) was established on November 1, 1997 and is an autonomous body assigned with the responsibility of reviewing decisions made by the Director of Victims of Crime Financial Benefits Program (or his/her designate) in accordance with the Victims of Crime Act. The requests for review to CIRB are made by individuals who are not satisfied with the decisions rendered by the Director. The decision of the Board is final except on a question of law or a question of jurisdiction, in which case, an appeal lies to the Court of Appeal of Alberta. If the decision is made under s. 14(3) of the Act, the judicial review lies with the Court of Queen’s Bench.
Members are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council as recommended by the Minister.
Board Chair: Dr. Peter B.R. Allen, B.Sc., M.D.
Mandate and Roles Document
Code of Conduct
Contact information:
1502, 10025 - 102A Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 2Z2
Phone: 780-427-7330
Fax: 780-427-7347
Law Enforcement Review Board
The Law Enforcement Review Board (LERB) is an independent, quasi-judicial body established under Alberta’s Police Act. LERB’s objective is to conduct an independent and impartial review of public complaints concerning police officer conduct and of appeals by officers resulting from any findings or action taken against them arising from a complaint.
The principal activity of LERB is to hear appeals from individuals who have filed a complaint regarding the actions of a police officer and who are not satisfied with the disposition of their complaint. Police officers who have been the subject of discipline arising out of a complaint, and who themselves feel aggrieved with the decision of their chief of police, may also appeal to LERB. LERB also hears appeals from peace officers who have had their appointments cancelled.
Members are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council as recommended by the Minister.
Board Chair: Mr. John E. Phillips
Mandate and Roles Document
Code of Conduct
Contact information:
1502, City Centre Place
10025 – 102 A Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 2Z2
Telephone: 780-422-9376
Fax: 780-422-4782
E-mail: lerb@gov.ab.ca
Victims of Crime Programs Committee
The Victims of Crime Programs Committee is established under the Victims of Crime Act. The Committee meets bi-annually to evaluate grant applications from eligible programs and makes recommendations to the Minister, who has final approval of grants awarded. The five-person Committee comprises of three representatives from the community at large, a government representative and a police representative.
Members are appointed by the Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security.
Board Chair: Mr. Tom Blair
Mandate and Roles Document
Code of Conduct
Contact information:
C/O 10th floor, John E. Brownlee Building
10365 - 97 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3W7
Phone: 780-427-3460
Fax: 780- 422-4213
