Title
Bylaw 2025-13 - Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw 2025-13 receive first reading.
2. That Bylaw 2025-13 receive second reading.
3. That Bylaw 2025-13 be presented at this meeting for third reading.
4. That Bylaw 2025-13 receive third and final reading.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports that Bylaw 2025-13 receive three readings, as presented.
Purpose
To accurately capture the role and responsibilities of Parkland County's Chief Administrative Officer in accordance with the Municipal Government Act.
Summary
The Municipal Government Act 205(1) requires Council to pass a bylaw to establish the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The current CAO bylaw was last amended in 2014 (Bylaw 2014-30). Administration has reviewed and updated this bylaw to ensure it aligns with best practices and the Municipal Government Act. Administration has obtained a legal review of the proposed Bylaw and has implemented the recommendations made by legal counsel in the following sections:
Reference to Legislation
Consistent use of a single term when referencing an Act or Regulation. Administration has revised the Bylaw so that the word “enactment” references to Acts or Regulations consistently throughout the Bylaw.
Section 4
Change the word “condition” to “provision” to keep the wording between sections 4 and 5 consistent.
Section 8
In section 8, a recommendation was made to change the wording “for a period less than one-month” to “for a period of 30 days or less” to improve clarity of the clause.
Section 15
The wording has been revised to bring this section in line with the requirement of the CAO to report on their use of natural person powers under Bill 50.
Section 16
Has been added as recommended by Legal Counsel, to address the legislative requirements for the CAO under section 153(d) of the Municipal Government Act.
Additionally, changes to Access and Privacy Legislation on June 11, 2025 require specific updates to proposed Bylaw 2025-13.
Preamble and Section 12
The reference to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act was rescinded and the Access to Information Act came into force on June 11, 2025. Like the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act the Access to Information Act provides that Council, by bylaw, may designate a person or group of persons as the head of the local public body for the purposes of the Act.
Upon third and final reading of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Bylaw 2025-13, Bylaw 2014-30 will be rescinded.
Background
Proposed Bylaw 2025-13 was initially presented to Council on May 13, 2025. Council tabled further discussion of the Bylaw to June 24, 2025 to allow administration time to obtain a legal review of the Bylaw with specific attention to Section 4 and 5 and the impacts of Bill 50.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications (As Required)
Responsible Leadership: maintain the public’s trust through transparent and fair decision-making, superior service delivery, and effective engagement.
Financial Impact:
Cost: N/A
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