City confirms municipal inspection
Back to SearchMedicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat has confirmed a municipal inspection will be conducted by Municipal Affairs.
A preliminary scoping exercise was completed by Municipal Affairs in October following a motion approved by Medicine Hat City Council on September 24, 2024, requesting “an inspection of the Administration, the Mayor and Council of the City of Medicine Hat.”
The scoping exercise included meetings between Municipal Affairs staff and each member of City Council and executive administration. Following the scoping exercise, Municipal Affairs determined an inspection is necessary to assist the current council and administration in improving governance and processes.
A municipal inspection may look at any issues or concerns within the municipality to ensure council and administration are acting appropriately and in accordance with provincial legislation. Taking between six and 18 months, an inspector may review the municipality’s council meetings, bylaws, finances, and other documents. In addition, the inspector may interview anyone they feel is appropriate.
Upon completion of the inspection, a report is presented to council and residents in an open meeting to ensure the public is able to see the inspection results. Following the final report, the minister has authority to order the council and administration to take necessary action to remedy issues identified through the inspection.
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