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Local government legislation in Alberta

Municipal Government Act
Legislative Assembly of Alberta
CitationRSA 2000, c M-26
Territorial extentAlberta
Enacted byLegislative Assembly of Alberta
EnactedJune 1, 1968
Legislative history
Bill titleAn Act respecting Municipal Government
Bill citationBill 23
Introduced byEdgar Gerhart
IntroducedFebruary 15, 1968
Repeals
The City Act; The Town and Village Act; The Municipal District Act; The Early Closing Act; The Houses of Public Accommodations Act
Status: In force

The Municipal Government Act defines local government within the Province of Alberta. The Municipal Government Act was substantially updated and modernized in 1994 to give municipalities greater control over local decision-making and govern the affairs of the municipalities, including the former Planning Act and the Regional Municipal Services Act.

History

The original Municipal Government Act (known as Bill 23) was introduced by Edgar Gerhart in the Alberta Legislature in 1968 during the 1st Session of the 16th Alberta Legislature, along with the Municipal Election Act (now known as the Local Authorities Election Act). It came into effect on June 1, 1968, and defines the laws and rules under which municipalities may operate. The MGA has been subject to numerous changes over the years.

In March 2022, Bill 4 of the 3rd Session of the 30th Alberta Legislature, known as the Municipal Government (Face Mask and Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Bylaws) Amendment Act, 2022 was introduced which amends the Municipal Government Act in order to restrict the introduction and enactment of municipal bylaws regarding face masks and proof of vaccination against COVID-19 unless approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, and required the immediate repeal of such municipal bylaws already in place upon coming into force. It passed first, second, and third readings throughout the month and received Royal Assent on April 21, 2022, and became law on the same day.

The Municipal Government Act is being amended by Bill 20 to give the provincial government greater powers to override local legislation and to recall local elected representatives, and permitting slates of candidates in Calgary and Edmonton and increasing contribution limits from corporate and union donors in the upcoming 2025 Alberta Municipal Elections.

References

  1. "History of Municipalities in Alberta". Government of Alberta. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  2. "Alberta municipalities will need province's OK for face mask or COVID-19 vaccine passport bylaws". Global News. March 8, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  3. "Bill 4: Municipal Government (Face Mask and Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Bylaws) Amendment Act". Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  4. "Alberta government unveils new rules for municipal political parties, donations". CBC News. October 18, 2024. Retrieved October 19, 2024.

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