Alberta Municipal Affairs is a ministry of the Executive Council of Alberta . Its major responsibilities include assisting municipalities in the provision of local government , administering the assessment of linear property in Alberta, administering a safety system for the construction and maintenance of buildings and equipment, and managing Alberta's network of municipal and library system boards.
23-478: On January 4, 2021, Ric McIver became Acting Minister of Municipal Affairs, replacing Tracy Allard . On July 8 McIver was appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs. Rebecca Schulz became the minister of October 24, 2022. The Municipal Affairs ministry was established on December 20, 1911, with the purpose of implementing the new municipal legislation regarding incorporation of towns, villages, rural municipal districts, improvement districts and cities. The ministry
46-480: A provincial interest, appeals of linear property assessments, intermunicipal disputes, municipal annexations, and other matters. The New Home Buyer Protection Board hears appeals from the New Home Buyer Protection Office. The Surface Rights Board settles disputes between companies that have the right to drill for subsurface fossil fuels and the owners of the surface of the land. It can also direct
69-505: Is Danielle Smith , who was sworn in as the 19th premier on October 11, 2022. The Executive Council of Alberta is similar in structure and role to the Cabinet of Canada . As federal and provincial responsibilities differ there are a number of different portfolios between the federal and provincial governments. The lieutenant Governor , as representative of the King of Canada , heads the council, and
92-738: Is also responsible for the Public Library Services Branch, which provides policy, planning and administrative expertise to public libraries across Alberta. Public Safety's mandate includes safe buildings, equipment and facilities and emergency response, regulated by the Safety Codes Act . Public Safety comprises Safety Services, the New Home Warranty and the Office of the Fire Commissioner. The Land Compensation Board determines
115-538: Is referred to as the Governor-in-Council. Other members of the Cabinet, who advise, or minister to, the vice-regal representative, are selected by the premier and appointed by the lieutenant governor. Most cabinet ministers are the head of a ministry , but this is not always the case. In the construct of constitutional monarchy and responsible government , the ministerial advice tendered is typically binding (although
138-515: Is responsible for enforcement of a variety of provincial legislation including: On December 15, 2006, the new ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing was created from Alberta Municipal Affairs and Seniors and Community Supports . Libraries, community and voluntary sector services, previously under the authority of Alberta Community Development , were amalgamated in the new ministry. On March 12, 2008, Premier Stelmach reverted Municipal Affairs and Housing back to Municipal Affairs by moving
161-688: Is the current minister of municipal affairs . He entered politics in 2001 when he was elected to the Calgary City Council , serving until 2010. In 2012, he joined the Progressive Conservatives (PCs) and was elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). McIver was a cabinet minister from 2013 until the PCs were defeated in the 2015 provincial election . He served as interim PC leader from 2015 to 2017, and returned to cabinet when
184-801: The Alberta Emergency Management Agency, and the Special Areas Board. Municipal Services and Legislation provides support, advice and other assistance in the areas of municipal government, administration and land use planning to Alberta's urban , rural and specialized municipalities. This division is also responsible for municipal inspections, viability reviews, and the Municipal Government Act Review. Branches include Municipal Services and Major Legislative Projects and Strategic Planning. Municipal Assessment and Grants provides support, advice and other assistance in
207-810: The Crown in right of Alberta , who along with the lieutenant governor , exercises the powers of the Government of Alberta . Ministers are selected by the premier and typically (but not always) sit as a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). It is the provincial equivalent to the federal Cabinet of Canada . Executive councillors are styled "the Honourable". A change was made to the protocol in 2022 and former members who were living on February 6, 2022 (the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II ) are now honorary members of
230-589: The March convention. In 2017, McIver joined the UCP, along with most of the PC caucus, when the party merged with Wildrose . At the party's founding convention in May 2018, McIver passionately argued against a proposed policy that would allow schools to inform parents if their child joins a gay-straight alliance . Addressing party delegates, he stated that “You may disagree with some people in
253-573: The amount of compensation to be paid when land is expropriated for a public service. In some cases, it is the body that recommends whether expropriation is warranted. The Land Compensation Board was under Alberta Environment and Parks until 2018. The Municipal Government Board is a provincial tribunal in Alberta, Canada. It is established pursuant to the Municipal Government Act. The MGB hears appeals from subdivision applications involving
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#1733084729764276-763: The areas of property assessment, education property taxes, and municipal grants to Alberta's urban , rural and specialized municipalities. This division is also responsible for the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) program, Federal Gas Tax program, and assessment of all linear property (e.g., oil/gas wells, pipelines, electric power lines, and telecommunication systems) in Alberta. Branches include Assessment Services and Grants and Education Property Tax. Corporate Strategic Services provides support, advice and other assistance to other divisions within Municipal Affairs. Corporate Strategic Services
299-527: The council and are styled "the Honourable" for life (unless removed from membership for an indictable offence). Members and honorary members use the post-nominal letters "ECA". The executive powers in the province lie with the lieutenant governor and are exercised on the advice of the premier of Alberta and Executive Council of Alberta. The lieutenant governor is restricted by custom and constitutional convention . The Lieutenant Governor performs constitutional, ceremonial and social duties. The current premier
322-504: The following roles in government: McIver resigned from cabinet in May 2014 in order to stand in the PC leadership election , following the resignation of Premier Alison Redford . During the leadership campaign, he attended the March for Jesus. He later made it clear he did not share in the group's anti-gay beliefs after media attention to the event. McIver placed second with 11.7% of the vote, losing to Jim Prentice . On September 15, 2014, McIver
345-488: The government to pay surface lease rentals on behalf of delinquent operators. The Surface Rights Board was under Alberta Environment and Parks until 2018. Ric McIver Richard William McIver ECA MLA (born August 28, 1958) is a Canadian politician who has represented Calgary-Hays in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta since 2012. A member of the United Conservative Party (UCP), McIver
368-469: The incumbent by a margin of 285 votes, taking the election 406–121. On April 23, 2012, in the provincial election , McIver was elected into the Legislative Assembly of Alberta , receiving 8,614 votes out of 15,642 (55.07%) to become just the second representative for the Calgary-Hays district since its creation. McIver was sworn in on May 8, 2012. In addition to his duties as MLA, McIver subsequently held
391-553: The mayoral election, garnering over 112,000 votes. During his time on city council, McIver served on the following civic boards and committees: In December 2011, McIver ran at the provincial level challenging MLA Art Johnston for the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta (PC) nomination in the Calgary-Hays constituency, a riding including many neighbourhoods of his former ward 12. McIver defeated
414-689: The new UCP formed government in 2019. McIver first ran for the position of Ward 12 Alderman in 1998 against long time incumbent Sue Higgins. McIver came second but lost by a huge margin with Higgins receiving 15,000 votes and McIver with just under 3000 votes. During that term McIver ran in a by-election for Ward 14 again placing second of twelve candidates losing to Diane Colley-Urquhart by 288 votes. After Sue Higgins announced she would not run again in Ward 12, McIver ran there again, this time successfully in 2001. He began his first term as Ward 12 Alderman in October 2001. He
437-474: The responsibilities over housing and the voluntary sector to the new ministries of Housing and Urban Affairs and Culture and Community Spirit respectively. Alberta's Ministry of Municipal Affairs includes "Municipal Services and Legislation", "Municipal Assessment and Grants", "Corporate Strategic Services", and "Public Safety". The ministry also has oversight of the Municipal Government Board ,
460-454: The room with people being gay, but they are gay. They need to be safe. We cannot out kids that are in a club (designed) to protect themselves.” McIver further argued "Don't be called the Lake of Fire Party. I am begging you." Despite these pleas, the policy passed with 57% support. Executive Council of Alberta The Executive Council of Alberta (the Cabinet ) is a body of ministers of
483-454: Was acclaimed to a second term in 2004 . In the 2007 election , he again faced opposition at the ballot box but was re-elected with a 91% majority. McIver held his post on Calgary City Council from his election in October 2001 until his run for mayor in October 2010. On April 21, 2010, he announced his intentions to run for mayor in the October 2010 municipal election . He came in second in
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#1733084729764506-553: Was appointed Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour in Prentice's cabinet. On May 11, 2015, following the party's defeat in the 2015 provincial election the previous week and the resulting resignation of party leader Jim Prentice, McIver was chosen by caucus to be interim leader of the PC Party. At the time, he did not rule out running for permanent leader at the leadership election to be held in 2017 . On April 18, 2016, McIver
529-445: Was thrown out of the Alberta legislature by Speaker Bob Wanner for repeatedly refusing to sit down despite the speaker's requests after learning that sheets explaining the speaker's ruling for an NDP amendment on a motion tabled by McIver had been distributed before the amendment was debated on the floor. McIver announced on November 8, 2016, that he would not be running for the permanent leadership and will remain interim leader until
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