The Municipal Government Act (MGA) raises the standards in good governance, financial accountability, administration, and service delivery while granting municipalities greater authority, flexibility, and discretion. The MGA came into effect on December 23, 2017. What...
This template calendar will provide an overview of key municipal by-election dates and processes.
A number of elections officials are required to run a municipal election or by-election. PEI Municipal Election website What are the election official positions? Municipal Electoral Officer (MEO) – oversees the entire municipal election process Deputy Municipal Electoral Officer...
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...
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...
How is a new municipality created? A new municipality can be created when: An area, or areas, not covered by a municipality (unincorporated) is established as a municipality. An existing municipality moves from one class to another class. A proposal to establish a new...
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...
Honourable Rob Lantz, Minister of Housing, Land and Communities issued the following statement regarding the Rural Municipality of Murray Harbour: “The deadline for Mr. John Robertson to follow a ministerial directive to comply with the sanctions placed on him by the 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...
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