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The Commission on Land and Local Governance was appointed by the provincial government to inquire into land use and local governance issues, and to recommend new approaches where warranted.

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

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.     

Highlights include:

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