Webinar to give ABmunis feedback on Bill 20 regulations
Event Summary
ABmunis is participating in a consultation on the development of new provincial regulations following the Government of Alberta’s recent passing of Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act. ABmunis Board would like your feedback on draft positions that will guide ABmunis’ input during Municipal Affairs’ consultations and form our official written submission. We invite you to attend our webinar on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from noon to about 1:30 pm to provide your feedback.
The following topics are covered in the Municipal Affairs’ consultation and will be the focus of our July 18 webinar.
- Definition of "public interest" when cabinet considers calling for a public vote on removal of a councillor.
- Definition of "provincial government policy" when cabinet considers amending or repealing a municipal bylaw.
- Creation of an Integrity Commissioner's Office to manage code of conduct complaints.
- Election campaign expenses.
- Local political parties.
- Joint use planning agreements.
Provide written input to ABmunis
In addition to attending the July 18 webinar, you can also provide written comments on our attached draft position by emailing advocacy [at] abmunis.ca (advocacy[at]abmunis[dot]ca) by end of day Monday July 23rd. Timelines are tight based on Municipal Affairs’ schedule and ABmunis’ Board needs to review, approve, and submit an official written position to Municipal Affairs by July 26. Once submitted, we will share a copy with you so you can see how your input was reflected.