Municipal government

Find information about the duties for all locally elected councillors.

New laws govern local election in Alberta.

Resources for municipal elected officials and administrators to support the implementation of changes to the Municipal Government Act

Recognizing excellence in municipal governance and operations.

Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) provide policy, planning and administrative expertise to develop and maintain municipal bylaws.

Information about municipal elections, election results, election forms and resources.

Information, guidance and support for municipal financial management and the preparation of financial and statistical reporting documents.

Outcomes of the Municipal Governance Act Review that examined the act’s governance, planning and development, and assessment and taxation.

This independent and quasi-judicial board makes decisions about land planning and assessment matters.

Training for municipal officials, interns and service providers, and municipal government education for elementary students.

Find inspection reports ordered by the Minister of Municipal Affairs.

Find resources for municipal governments to use.

This Board hears appeals of Administrative Penalties and decisions issued by the New Home Buyer Protection Office.

Citizens can participate in the development of their local governments and express their views to locally elected representatives.

Learn about the duties that each municipal official has to fulfil.