Apply for Municipal Boundary Alteration Review
The Municipal Boundary Committee(MBC) reviews applications for municipal boundary changes.
Below are the steps to apply for a review.
1. Overview
The MBC reviews applications for municipal boundary changes when there is a disagreement between municipalities about the proposed changes.
2. Guidance
When a municipality wants to change their boundaries, they require a complimentary resolution from the other municipality indicating support for the boundary change.
In the absence of a complementary resolution, the municipalities shall seek mediation to resolve outstanding issues.
For the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District (NSAD):
The MBC has the discretion to decide whether or not a NSAD shall work with a mediator. If a mediator isn't required, the NSAD may have their application reviewed by the MBC without using the mediation process.
3. Eligibility
When a municipality requests a complimentary resolution regarding a proposed boundary change, a dispute arises if within 30 days after a request is made:
- you receive a certified resolution that opposes the proposed changes;
- you haven't received a response from the municipality; or
- you haven't received a response from the municipality advising when they will consider your request.
When a dispute arises, you may apply to the MBC if:
- you have already received mediation for the issues in dispute within the past year and haven't resolved the issues; and
- it has been at least one year since a similar application was submitted and rejected by the MBC.
4. How to Apply
If you are eligible to apply:
- Complete the application for a boundary alteration review, clearly explaining:
- whether or not mediation has occurred and the details;
- the issues in dispute;
- the details of any meetings about the proposed changes, including the meeting dates, outcomes, and facts or issues agreed to or disputed; or
- the reason for no meeting taking place.
- Include the following documents with your application:
- a map of the proposed changes, including the reasons for the changes;
- a certified resolution from your municipality; and
- if applicable:
- a certified resolution from any other municipality affected by the proposed boundary changes;
- a summary of the public meeting held to discuss the proposed boundary changes;
- a copy of each written submission to the public meeting; and
- a copy of each report or record of mediation.
- Submit the application to the MBC:
- personally by emailing, submitting online, or delivering;
- by registered mail; or
- by regular mail.
5. Apply
For Cities:
Form B, The Cities Regulations
For Towns, Villages, Resort Villages and Rural Municipalities:
Form E, The Municipalities Regulations