All municipal councils shall appoint, by resolution, a person as chief administrative officer (CAO). This requirement to appoint a CAO is found in clause 86 (2)(c) of the Municipal Government Act (MGA). Likewise, municipal councils retain the ability to revoke, or suspend the...
This is an online submission form for municipalities to file bylaws with the Minister responsible for Municipal Affairs. Multiple bylaws can be filed in one submission. Who submits municipal bylaws? The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), or their designate, submits bylaws to the Minister. When must a bylaw be filed? A bylaw must be filed after it has been adopted by Council. A bylaw must be read and approved at two separate council meetings held on different days before it can be adopted. What do I need to file a submission? An electronic version of the bylaw you are filing is required. You...
Municipal elections for communities across PEI are administered through Municipal Affairs. The results of these municipal elections are posted here. Elections PEI administers the elections for a few of the larger municipalities. Find their municipal election reports at Elections...
Can municipalities on PEI buy land? Yes, municipalities can purchase land. To meet legislative acts and regulations keep the following in mind: The purchase is listed in the municipality’s budget, (MGA s.150) The purchase is approved by council, (MGA s.123 “The powers of a...
This map shows the municipalities of PEI. It shows which municipalities have official plans and land use bylaws and which municipalities do not.
Beginning March 11, Prince Edward Island residents looking to build accessory structures like decks or sheds on their property can receive permit approval instantly. A permit is mandatory for building or developing on PEI because it ensures that a structure is planned, designed...
Honourable Rob Lantz, Minister of Housing, Land and Communities issued the following statement today: “On December 8 th, 2023, I received a formal request from the Rural Municipality of Murray Harbour to conduct an inquiry into the conduct of Councillor John Robertson and his...
Mandatory Code of Conduct Training Under the Municipal Government Act, Code of Conduct Regulations, all elected officials are required to complete Code of Conduct training within six months of being elected, re-elected, or appointed. Please contact Municipal Affairs at...
The province has developed code of conduct training for municipal leaders that will strengthen local governments and benefit elected officials, municipal staff and the public. The online code of conduct training module is interactive and easy to access. The training will...
This is a sample template for a procedural bylaw in accordance with section 86(2)(e) of the MGA and the Procedural Bylaw regulations.