President of Treasury Board

Lloyd Snelgrove was elected to his third term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Vermilion-Lloydminster on March 3, 2008, and was reappointed President of the Treasury Board, March 12, 2008.

Initially named to Cabinet in December 2006 as President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Service Alberta, Mr. Snelgrove was also responsible for Corporate Human Resources.

In addition, Mr. Snelgrove has served on the following:

• Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services
• Agenda and Priorities Committee
• Cabinet Policy Committee on Government Services

During his second term Mr. Snelgrove held the position of chair of the Agriculture and Municipal Affairs Standing Policy Committee. It was in January 2006 that he was elected by state legislators to the U.S.-based State Agriculture and Rural Leaders Inc. (SARL) board, which was newly created to help further the work done at the annual U.S. State Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit, held each January.

As well, Mr. Snelgrove has served as a member of the Standing Committees on Private Bills, the Select Special Committee on the Health Information Act Review and the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund. He also chaired the Government Rules Committee and was vice-chair of the Health Facilities Review Committee.

Before his entry into provincial politics Mr. Snelgrove served two terms on Vermilion’s town council. He has always been an active member of his community and has served a number of organizations, including participating on the board for the Vermilion-Minburn health unit and the Lakeland College Board of Governors.

Mr. Snelgrove’s business endeavours date back to his active participation in the family’s farming operation and construction company. His experience in land development combined with his involvement in the hospitality industry is a result of his vision for expanded economic development in rural Alberta. He continues to be involved in many community organizations and projects and retains an active membership in the Vermilion Rotary Club.

Mr. Snelgrove, his wife, Beverly, and their four sons live in the town of Vermilion.

February 12, 2009