30 Jan Municipal Government Act consultations announced
Municipal Government Act consultations announced
Municipalities have the potential to play a key role in environmental protection. Many private land uses are controlled and regulated at the municipal level. As well, municipalities are responsible for local land-use planning through municipal development plans, area structure plans and so forth. We would like to see environmental protection as a priority in the activities of municipalities.
It is with this goal in mind that we will be participating in the recently announced consultations on the Municipal Government Act (the MGA). Starting in February and throughout the spring, the Alberta Government will be conducting consultations on the MGA. Consultations will consist of written workbooks and surveys, as well as, in person meetings throughout Alberta. Meeting dates are as follows:
- Edmonton: February 5-7, 2014
- Fort McMurray: February 12-14, 2014
- Vermilion: February 19-21, 2014
- Lethbridge: February 26-28, 2014
- Edson: March 5-7, 2014
- Red Deer: March 12-14, 2014
- Brooks: March 26-28, 2014
- Grande Prairie: April 2-4, 2014
- Calgary: April 9-11, 2014
If you are interested in learning more or participating in the consultations, check out the Alberta Government consultation website at . In support of the consultations, the Alberta Government has published a series of discussion papers relating to various aspects of the MGA.
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Joseph Hnatiuk
Posted at 09:40h, 04 FebruaryLocation of session in Lethbridge
Brenda Heelan Powell
Posted at 10:11h, 04 FebruaryHi Joseph,
The Lethbridge public session is to be held at the Lethbridge Lodge Hotel and Conference Centre
located at 320 Scenic Drive South on February 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. If you’re interested in participating, details about registration can be found on the government’s consultation website ).
Thanks, Brenda