Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Resources
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The main resource for Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) in Prince Edward Island is the CAO Leadership Toolkit (CAO Guidebook).
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This guidebook serves as a practical resource to help CAOs understand their roles and responsibilities. It provides essential information, guidance, and resources designed to support effective leadership, decision-making, and strong municipal governance and is updated frequently. Throughout the guide, you will find embedded links that connect you directly to relevant resources and specific sections of relevant Acts and regulations.
Resources, Forms, and Submissions
These references are embedded into the guidebook but are listed here for quick reference. These references are tools, templates, and resources that are commonly used.
| Resource Name | Description | Download Link |
| CAO Year at a Glance | A quick reference guide showing all important dates for CAOs | Under Development |
| Quorum Factsheet | Download Factsheet | |
| Tax Rate and Tax Rate Group Process | Changing a municipal tax rate and tax rate group process sheet includes timeline. | Download Process Sheet |
| Sample Resolution Template | Under Development | |
| Sample Meeting Minutes | Under Development | |
| MGA and Regulations | Webpage that provides links to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and its 10 Regulations |
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| Municipal Inventory Expenditure Tool | This resource supports municipalities in strengthening their asset management planning. | Download the Municipal Inventory Expenditure Tool |
| Municipal Sample Bylaws | The sample bylaws provided on this page are intended to be used as a guide by municipalities to develop their bylaws. | Visit the Webpage |
| Municipal Election and By-Election Documents | Various forms and templates required for elections and by-elections. | Visit the Webpage |
| Meeting Notices and Requirements | This webpage describes the various types of meetings, including information about closed meetings, notice requirements, and quorum. | Visit the Webpage |
Submissions
| Description | Date Required | Submission Link |
| Election Summary Report | After each general election and by-election | File a Municipal Election Summary Report |
| File a Municipal Bylaw | Once council has approved the bylaw | File a Municipal Bylaw |
| Report a Council Vacancy | ASAP | E-mail muicipalaffairs@gov.pe.ca |