File #: RFD 18-168    Version: 1 Name: Municipal Government Act Update
Type: Request For Decision Status: Committee Agenda
File created: 8/21/2018 In control: Committee of the Whole
On agenda: 10/16/2018 Final action: 10/16/2018
Title: Municipal Government Act Update
Attachments: 1. 1. MGA Update

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Municipal Government Act Update

 

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Purpose

Parkland County is required to take a number of actions as part of the Modernized Municipal Government Act (MGA).

 

Summary

Most of the changes contained in three (3) MGA Review amending bills and their associated regulations came into force on October 26, 2017.

 

Remaining amendments and associated regulations have come into force in phases throughout 2018; however, some compliance deadlines are in 2019 and 2020.

 

Current status of this project is on target and this update is to ensure Council is aware of the status of the project.

 

Next Steps

Administration will continue to work on achieving compliance and any will seek direction from Council on any policy direction.

 

Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:

By ensuring all MGA changes are addressed, Parkland County will be compliant with this provincial legislative framework..

 

Financial Impact:

N/A