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Government of Alberta Proposes Substantial Changes to Municipal Elections and Governance

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On April 25, 2024, the Government of Alberta tabled Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act. The bill proposes changes to two pieces of legislation concerning municipal elections and governance: the Municipal...more

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Municipal Elections Rules: Easy to Understand, Often Overlooked

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Dallas voters will go to the polls on May 4, 2019, to elect a new Mayor and City Council. A total of nine candidates are seeking to replace Mike Rawlings, who is term-limited. All 14 of the City Council positions will also be...more

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Post-Election Issues (Inaugurations, Transitions, and Special Elections)

Now that the 2018 midterm elections are over, we must contend with legal issues that arise from activities related to federal, state and local inaugural and transition committees, as well as recounts and runoff elections. As...more

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British Columbia Takes Action to Reform Municipal Campaign Finance

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Further to our article of October 10, 2017, we note that on October 30, 2017, the government of British Columbia introduced amendments to the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act that will change municipal campaign...more

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Union of B.C. Municipalities Push for Campaign Finance and Lobbying Reform

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The Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) held their annual convention between September 25 and September 28, 2017, discussing several policies and reforms, including election and lobbying reform at the municipal...more

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New California Laws Impacting Public Agencies

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This comprehensive round-up includes new legislation that will impact cities, counties, special districts and schools. There were many bills passed by California lawmakers this year that will impact municipalities and...more

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