Municipal Government Act and Regulations
The Municipal Government Act (MGA) raises the standards in good governance, financial accountability, administration, and service delivery while granting municipalities greater authority, flexibility, and discretion. The MGA came into effect on December 23, 2017.
What regulations are part of the MGA?
Certain requirements of the MGA are subject to additional regulations. Below is a summary of the key regulations currently in effect:
Access to Information and Protection of Personal Information Regulation
- Govern access to information and protection of personal information.
Campaign Contributions and Election Expenses Bylaw Regulations
- Outlines the required content for a municipality's mandatory bylaw for campaign contributions and election expenses
- Specifies the required content for a municipality's mandatory code of conduct bylaw, as outlined in subsection 107(1) and clause 261(1)(e) of the MGA.
- Details requirements for municipal financial planning and reporting.
- Addresses specific notice requirements and insurance obligations for municipalities.
Municipal Election Regulations
- Governs the running and conduct of municipal elections.
- Defines the minimum content for a municipality’s mandatory procedural bylaw.
Principles, Standards and Criteria Regulations
- Provides guidelines related to municipal restructuring and the creation of new municipalities.
- Governs the conduct of a municipal plebiscite.
- Defines what constitutes a record and sets requirements for record keeping.
Published date:
June 27, 2024