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
The Municipal Election Guidebook (1st Edition) provides an overview of the municipal election process.
This is a sample template for a Conflict of Interest Bylaw in accordance with Part 4, Division 4 of the MGA.
Sample Access to Information and Protection of Personal Information Bylaw.
When are municipal elections? General municipal elections are held every four years with the next general municipal election on Monday, November 2, 2026 for all municipalities. The Resort Municipality's general municipal election on August 10, 2026. Municipal by-elections will...
This resource was prepared in April 2017 to explain many of the key changes that result from the adoption of the Municipal Government Act (MGA). It was created for general information purposes.