Province seeking publics feedback on draft municipal regulations

As part of the Provincial Government’s continuing review of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), Albertans are being asked to review and provide feedback on draft regulations.
The regulations are meant to work alongside of the MGA to support and strengthen the work of municipalities.
“The MGA impacts every single person in our province, so it’s important that we continue to engage Albertans every step of the way,” said Minister of Municipal Affairs Shaye Anderson.
The draft regulations contain an outline for new rules that would require municipalities to adopt three-year operating plans and five-year capital plans for infrastructure projects.
They will also standardize public participation across Alberta.
Over 35 stakeholders were consulted in the creation of the draft regulations.
“I am looking forward to seeing the feedback from the public and to working collaboratively to complete the MGA and make it the best piece of legislation possible,” he said.
The regulations are available for review until the end of March and represent the first set ready for review.
A second group of draft regulations will be prepared in the coming weeks and be posted for review and feedback for a two month period as well.
The current draft regulations and the feedback forms can be found online at http://mgareview.alberta.ca/get-involved/regulations-review.