Services and information
Learn about the review that helps determine if a municipality is viable and sustainable.
Learn about restructuring options and tools available to help municipalities remain sustainable.
Indicators measure specific aspects of each municipality’s governance, finances or community.
Overview
The Government of Alberta is committed to creating accountable, responsible and transparent local governments. We support municipalities to make local decisions and help ensure our communities are strong and healthy.
Sustainability tools
Legislation and other tools are in place to support the viability and accountability of municipalities.
The Municipal Government Act allows municipal restructuring that promotes viability including:
- status changes
- amalgamation
- annexation
- dissolution
Other sustainability tools available to municipalities include:
- capacity-building tools (PDF, 700 KB)
- self-assessment questionnaire
- municipal indicators
- viability reviews
To learn more, visit Municipal restructuring.
Contact
Connect with the Municipal Capacity and Sustainability Branch:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-2225
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: lgsmail@gov.ab.ca