What are the classes of municipalities? The following classes of municipalities can be created: City Town Rural Municipality Municipalities that were called Communities (including former Community Improvement Committees and Villages) under previous legislation are called Rural...
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), or their designate, of the municipality should report any council member (Mayor/Council) vacancies to Municipal Affairs, along with potential by-election dates. The CAO should ensure that resigning council member filed a signed resignation. (MGA Section 83 ). What needs to be reported? Member’s name Position (Mayor or Councillor) Date of vacancy Reason for resignation Date of by-election, if known Important Note: By-election needs to be held within 6 months of the vacancy. The Municipal Government Act requires that a by-election be held within 6 months...
What is municipal restructuring? Municipal restructuring is when a municipality changes its boundaries. It can include the process of amalgamation (when two or more municipalities join together to make one municipality) and annexation (when a municipality expands to take in a...
What is Dissolution? Dissolution is the process for a municipality to stop being a municipality. It results in an area being unincorporated and without a local council. See an overview of the Municipal Dissolution Process How does the municipal dissolution process start? In order...
Two different types of funding are available to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Preschool autism funding is available to help parents and licensed early childhood centres to hire an Autism Assistant for children receiving Intensive Behavioural Intervention (I.B.I...
You must have a PEI marriage license before you can be married on PEI. How long in advance should I get my marriage license? A marriage license is valid for three months. It will be issued on site so you do not have to wait for it to be processed or delivered to you. How do I get...
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) can use this form to submit financial information to the Minister on behalf of the municipality. What financial information must be submitted? Municipalities are required by the Municipal Government Act and regulations to submit their: Financial plan (BY APRIL 15), which includes: an operating budget a capital budget a 5-year capital expenditure program an asset management plan Financial reports ( BY OCTOBER 15) Audited financial statements Annual Municipal Information Return (AMIR) Be advised that once reviewed by Municipal Affairs, these documents will...
EMO Training Emergency Measures Organization offers training to municipalities, you can sign up for their online training by emailing emotraining@gov.pe.ca
The Commercial Vehicle Driver’s Handbook is a new publication that provides information about driver’s license qualifications, how to be a safe driver and other topics that will assist you in preparing for your commercial vehicle tests.
Effective August 5, 2024, all drivers wishing to obtain a Class 1 driver’s license for the first time will be required to enroll and complete a Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) course at a provincially licensed training school. Funding will be provided to assist individuals...