The Municipal Government Board is an independent quasi-judicial tribunal providing timely appeal adjudication in the areas of assessment matters, planning, intermunicipal disputes, annexation recommendations, and subdivision appeals.

 APPOINTMENT PROCESS

"An Independent and Impartial Process"

The appointment process to the Municipal Government Board (MGB) is as follows:

• the Government's Guidelines for appointments to Boards are followed
•  the process is conducted through the Personnel Administration Office (PAO) of the Alberta government
• public advertisements for applicants are published in the two major newspapers (Edmonton Journal and Calgary Herald) and in the Alberta Government Bulletin
• applicants are screened based on the skill criteria required by the MGB
• to qualify applicants must have experience in more than one of the following criteria:
  • legal
  • major quasi-judicial tribunal experience
  • industry (oil & gas)
  • municipal (elected/administrator)
  • property valuation (AAA, AIC, Real Estate)
  • other professions (e.g. planning, engineer, architect, agriculture)
• initial interviews are conducted with a Committee comprised of the Board, stakeholder representatives, and an independent consultant
• first stage interviews are based on general suitability, knowledge, skills and experience
• indepth second stage interviews are conducted which include detailed case studies
• recommendations are made based on interview results.

The final decision for appointments to the MGB rests with the Minister and Cabinet through an Order in Council.

The Municipal Government Board is a working Board requiring a commitment of 15-20 days per month from its members.  The initial training period for new members takes approximately five months.  Additional training is conducted throughout the year for all members.