All municipal councils shall appoint, by resolution, a person as chief administrative officer (CAO). This requirement to appoint a CAO is found in clause 86 (2)(c) of the Municipal Government Act (MGA). Likewise, municipal councils retain the ability to revoke, or suspend the...
This is an online submission form for municipalities to file bylaws with the Minister responsible for Municipal Affairs. Multiple bylaws can be filed in one submission. Who submits municipal bylaws? The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), or their designate, submits bylaws to the Minister. When must a bylaw be filed? A bylaw must be filed after it has been adopted by Council. A bylaw must be read and approved at two separate council meetings held on different days before it can be adopted. What do I need to file a submission? An electronic version of the bylaw you are filing is required. You...
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) can use this form to submit financial information to the Minister on behalf of the municipality. What financial information must be submitted? Municipalities are required by the Municipal Government Act and regulations to submit their: Financial plan (BY APRIL 15), which includes: an operating budget a capital budget a 5-year capital expenditure program an asset management plan Financial reports ( BY OCTOBER 15) Audited financial statements Annual Municipal Information Return (AMIR) Be advised that once reviewed by Municipal Affairs, these documents will...
This template calendar will provide an overview of key municipal by-election dates and processes.
There is a dedicated Municipal Elections Website to direct you to forms and information for voters, candidates and election officials. (2018 but still relevant Municipal Elections Guidebook). See the Municipal By-Election Calendar. If you need election dates calculated for you...
This guide provides a brief overview of what members of council will encounter or need to know during their term of office, such as the roles of council and administration, conflict of interest, public participation in municipal decision-making and council’s role in finan
Congratulations on being elected to municipal council. The following information will help you identify the next steps for you as an elected official and direct you to resources. Click here to download a new councillor presentation to give you an overview of roles and...
Anyone elected or appointed to a municipal council must swear or affirm this Oath of Office.
Municipal elections will be held across Prince Edward Island on November 5 and the results will be available online. Islanders can view the results as follows: - unofficial election results for Charlottetown, Summerside, Stratford and Cornwall will be posted by Elections PEI at...