Alberta government to amend bill granting it sweeping powers over municipalities after criticism
The Alberta government is making changes to a bill that would give cabinet unfettered power to fire mayors and councillors and overturn bylaws after sweeping criticism from officials across the province, including a Medicine Hat councillor.
Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver said Thursday the government will introduce changes and implement rules surrounding how and when cabinet can overrule local governments.
“We will be working with municipalities to propose amendments to the legislation and clarify that this would only be used in very limited circumstances,” McIver said, in part.