EXLGP 8202 - Municipal Law I
Course Description
Provides an introduction to the provincial and federal laws that affect municipalities. Topics addressed include the election and operation of council; drafting, enacting and enforcing bylaws; reasons for bylaw validity, municipal contracts and tendering, and municipal liability.
This course may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG), with final approval determined by CAPG administrators. Employers and applicants can review the CAPG guidelines and full details on the University of Albertaโs Continuing Education website.
Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at individuals interested in moving into higher level responsibilities in the local government field; our student body includes municipal government employees in planning, corporate services, economic development, operations, finance, and more.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- ๐ธ Become familiar with municipal law principles and Canadian municipal legislation.
- ๐ธ Analyze and apply municipal legislation and concepts to specific factual situations in the municipal context.
- ๐ธ Evaluate the effectiveness of municipal legislation in achieving municipal purposes.
- ๐ธ Synthesize municipal legal theory with practical application of municipal legislation and principles.
Notes
- ๐ธFully online asynchronous course, accessible through CE Canvas, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- ๐ธParticipate in online discussions with peers from all over Canada and expand your professional network.
- ๐ธAll learning materials are provided through CE Canvas.
- ๐ธThis is one of five core courses required for the NACLAA Level I certificate.
Recommendations
Students intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.