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Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Resources

The main resource for Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) in Prince Edward Island is the CAO Leadership Toolkit (CAO Guidebook). This guidebook serves as a practical resource to help CAOs understand their roles and responsibilities. It provides...

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Roles and Responsibilities

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...

Council Meetings, Notice Requirements and Quorum

What are the different types of council meetings? Regular council meetings are regularly scheduled meetings that are set and published every year. Council must meet a minimum of at least 6 times a year. A special meeting must be called by a Chief...

Emergency Measures Organization

The purpose of emergency management is to save lives, preserve the environment and protect property and the economy. Under the authority of the Emergency Measures Act, the Prince Edward Island Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is responsible to...

Enter Planning Decisions for PEI Municipalities

This service allows municipalities, that have adopted an official plan and bylaws, to add or update planning decisions relating to their subdivisions and development applications. All planning decisions can be reviewed at PEI Planning Decisions. Once...

File a Municipal Bylaw

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...

Guide to Municipal Bylaw Offences and Enforcement

The Municipal Government Act (MGA) outlines the process for the appointment of bylaw enforcement officers in municipalities in Prince Edward Island and for the enforcement of these bylaws – including through the issuing of municipal tickets. This...

Municipal Bylaw Processes Guidebook

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 Council seek legal advice when preparing more complex municipal...

Municipal Directory

Administrative, governance, and population information for each PEI municipality is available here. To search municipal contact details, names of elected officials, municipal services and bylaws, enter all or part of a municipality name. If you leave...

Municipal Election Campaign Signs

What are the rules for municipal election campaign signage? Campaign signs for municipal elections are governed by the Highway Signage Act and the Highway Signage Regulations. Key rules at a glance: No permit is required for campaign signs. Signs may...

Municipal Government Act and Regulations

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...

Municipal Operating Budget Template

Here is the municipal operating budget as a sample template for municipalities. Please ensure that you update the year of the budget to the most current one on the index tab, all other information will remain the same.

Municipal Sample Bylaws

What is a bylaw? Bylaws are laws made by a municipality in accordance with municipal legislation. Municipal councils pass bylaws that govern municipal operations and service delivery. Bylaws are binding and can be enforced with penalties or through...

Municipal Tax Rate Processes

This guide helps CAOs facilitate discussions on municipal tax rates. This guide outlines key considerations, processes, timelines, and legislative requirements.

Quorum Factsheet

This factsheet provides guidance on how to determine quorum for meetings and how to manage situations that may affect quorum, such as conflicts of interest or vacancies.

Reception Centre Map

During an emergency, a reception or warming centre may open, to provide a place for people to gather or receive services. This interactive map displays where centres are located across the province. To find a reception centre near you, click an icon...

General Inquiries

Municipal Affairs

2nd Floor, Aubin-Arsenault Building
3 Brighton Road
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

Phone: 902-620-3558
Fax: 902-569-7545

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