Petition information for electors

Overview

The following documents can be used to identify areas of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) relating to petitions to council and to the minister. The 2 documents provided are intended to supplement and explain specific sections or applications of the act.

• Information handout on petitions intended for council
• Information handout on petitions intended for the Minister of Municipal Affairs

For a legal opinion, please consult your solicitor.

You are urged to get an office consolidation of the MGA, including amendments, prior to initiating a petition. Copies can be obtained from the Queen’s Printer bookstore located in Edmonton.

Contact

Connect with Municipal Affairs:

Phone: 780-427-2225
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]

For information related to official government documents, contact Alberta Queen’s Printer:

7th Floor, Park Plaza Building
10611 98 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta  T5K 2P7

Phone: 780-427-4952
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Fax: 780-452-0668