Regulatory Changes

While the Municipal Government Act (MGA) sets out overarching powers and responsibilities for municipalities, regulations provide details as to how the Act will be implemented in practice. The MGA review processes often involve the review and creation of a number of regulations. Alberta Municipalities prioritizes these regulations for municipal impact and provides detailed input to the province on key changes. These processes typically involve extensive opportunities for member input, including engagement through working groups, Alberta Municipalities committees, and e-newsletter articles or direct emails to members soliciting comments.

Councillor Accountability Framework 

Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) submitted recommendations to Municipal Affairs to support the development of Alberta's new Councillor Accountability Framework. The framework was established through Bill 28: Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act.  

These recommendations reflect feedback we received from members on a draft submission we shared in July following our participation in Ministry-led consultations. ABmunis' submission is guided by the principles of municipal autonomy, accountability, transparency, and procedural fairness. The submission aims to support the development of a practical and effective framework that promotes ethical and respectful conduct among elected officials while strengthening good municipal governance.  

Establishing Ongoing Municipal Input  

Recognizing the complexity of implementing a new accountability framework, ABmunis has recommended the creation of a stakeholder working group that would include municipal associations and administrative organizations. The proposed working group would help develop guidance and resources to support implementation, monitor how the framework operates in practice, identify emerging issues and best practices, and provide ongoing advice to inform future improvements.  

ABmunis looks forward to continuing to work with Municipal Affairs and municipal partners to help ensure the Councillor Accountability Framework supports strong, accountable, and effective local governance across Alberta.  

For more information on Bill 28, review our analysis and webinar, released in April 2026.