Alberta restricts public boards’ self‐policing powers

April 8, 2025, 4:21 pm

Alberta’s government has introduced legislation to curb the self‐policing authority held by elected public school boards and municipal councils. This reform is aimed at reducing their ability to independently discipline or regulate their own members and boost accountability and oversight in local governance. The move reflects a broader push to impose more streamlined, transparent processes on public institutions, ensuring elected officials adhere to clearer provincial mandates.

globalnews.ca / Alberta moves to restrict public boards’ power to police trustees, councilors

The government of Alberta is planning to make changes how public school boards and municipal councils can enforce codes of conduct and discipline those who breach them.

thestar.com / Alberta moves to restrict public boards' power to police trustees, councilors

EDMONTON - Alberta is looking to reduce the self-policing powers of elected public school boards and municipal councils.

winnipegfreepress.com / Alberta moves to restrict public boards’ power to police trustees, councilors

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