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Information for Council Members
Congratulations on being elected to municipal council. The following information will help you identify the next steps for you as an elected official and direct you to resources. Click here to download a new councillor presentation to give you an overview of roles and...
Municipal Management Submissions, Forms, and Guidebooks
This page was created to provide a one-stop resource for Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) to easily find the required submission links and forms under the Municipal Government Act (MGA). Submit Online Financial Plan includes budget and capital plan (due April 15th each year)...
Local Government Resource Handbook
This guide provides a brief overview of what members of council will encounter or need to know during their term of office, such as the roles of council and administration, conflict of interest, public participation in municipal decision-making and council’s role in finan
Municipal Election Documents
The Municipal Government Act and its regulations require that certain information is recorded on a “form approved by the Minister” for municipal elections. There are forms that must be filled out by candidates, election officials, the Chief Administrative Officer and electors...
Municipal By-Election Process
There is a dedicated Municipal Elections Website to direct you to forms and information for voters, candidates and election officials. (2018 but still relevant Municipal Elections Guidebook). See the Municipal By-Election Calendar. If you need election dates calculated for you...
Election Offences and Penalties
What is an election offence? An election offence is a violation of the rules in place that govern the election. An offence could be anything that violates the Municipal Government Act, your municipality’s Elections Bylaw, or your municipality’s Campaign Contributions and...
Election Bylaw Decision Guide
Sample Code of Conduct Bylaw
This is a sample template for a code of conduct bylaw in accordance with section 107 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and
Municipal Bylaw Processes Guidebook
This manual has been prepared by the Municipal Affairs Division. It is designed
to serve as a guide for municipalities preparing municipal bylaws. Municipal Affairs recommends that a