Overview
We gathered feedback to help inform potential legislative changes that would improve accountability and maintain public trust in local elections and elected officials in Alberta's local governments.
Input from Albertans will build on previous feedback collected in 2021 and 2022 regarding local elections and councillor accountability and help us develop potential updates to the Municipal Government Act and the Local Authorities Election Act.
The Local Authorities Election Act establishes the framework for the conduct of elections in Alberta municipalities, school divisions, Irrigation Districts and Metis Settlements. The Municipal Government Act includes rules governing the conduct of elected officials once they have been elected to council.
Timeline
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Open
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Results under review
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Completed
Who is listening
Ministry of Municipal Affairs
Input received
Online surveys
Albertans completed 2 online survey between November 7 and December 6, 2023, to provide their input on potential changes to local elections and councillor accountability.
Targeted sessions
Representatives of municipal associations were also contacted to gather additional input.
Outcomes
Feedback will help inform potential changes to the Local Authorities Election Act and the Municipal Government Act, which could be introduced as early as Alberta’s next legislative session in spring 2024.