The Municipalities Act, The Cities Act and The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010 provide the basic legislative framework for, and outline the powers and authority for council decisions, policies and bylaws, and the responsibilities of municipalities in our province.
The decisions and actions made by local governments directly affect the everyday lives of their citizens, and the Ministry of Government Relations is looking for suggestions from the public on how this legislation could be changed or improved to better meet the needs of municipalities.
Until December 14, 2024, the ministry is asking for input from residents on issues that may be considered for potential amendments through a series of surveys regarding numerous key issues. These topics include but are not limited to the creation of municipal districts, council accountability and training, municipal office standards, and vacant and derelict properties.
Answers to the survey questions will be collected and used to inform decision makers in the event that changes to legislation are proposed, or to be used to inform further research and analysis of the issues if more work is needed before changes are proposed.
You can find a full list of the issues and surveys, as well as information on the issues being discussed on the Government of Saskatchewan website.