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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...
When are municipal elections? The next general municipal election will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026. They are held every four years on the first Monday in November. Between general municipal elections, when vacancies occur on council, a by-election must be held within six...
Alcide Bernard a été nommé maire de la municipalité rurale de Wellington. Aucune candidature n’avait été présentée pour le poste de maire de Wellington lors des élections municipales de novembre. Le ministre des Communautés, des Terres et de l’Environnement, Richard Brown, a le...
Un projet de loi ouvre une nouvelle page de l’histoire pour les administrations locales de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard. La nouvelle Municipal Government Act (loi sur les administrations municipales), dont le projet de loi a été déposé à l’Assemblée législative aujourd’hui, tentera de...
Today, the Minister of Housing, Land and Communities, Steven Myers announced immediate actions in support of local municipal governments, resident engagement and the protection of land in PEI. This includes starting community engagement on a province-wide land-use plan for the...
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 the public justice system. How...
Congratulations on being elected to municipal council. The following information will help you identify the next steps for you as an elected official and direct you to resources. Click here to download a new councillor presentation to give you an overview of roles and...
Prince Edward Island is comprised of 45 rural municipalities, 10 towns and two cities containing approximately 2,150 kilometres of roads and streets. Approximately 80 per cent of these roads/streets are constructed, maintained and operated by the Prince Edward Island Department...
Rob Lantz, ministre du Logement, des Terres et des Communautés, a fait la déclaration suivante aujourd’hui : « Le 8 décembre 2023, j’ai reçu une demande officielle de la municipalité rurale de Murray Harbour pour la tenue d’une enquête sur la conduite du conseiller John Robertson...
What is the PEI Municipal Funding Framework? The PEI Municipal Funding Framework is a provincial funding program for municipalities. The framework will be implemented over 2 years, beginning April 1, 2025. Pending completion of the Municipal Government Act review and the...