Apply for Municipal Boundary Alteration Review

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.

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.  

If you are eligible to apply:

1. 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.
     
     
     
2. 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. 
     
     
3. Submit the application:
   • personally by emailing, submitting online, or delivering;
   • by registered mail; or
   • by regular mail,
to the MBC.

For Cities:

Form B, The Cities Regulations

For Towns, Villages, Resort Villages, and Rural Municipalities:

Form E, The Municipalities Regulations

For Northern Municipalities:

Form H, The Northern Municipalities Regulations

Legislation that applies to the municipal boundary committee includes:

• The Cities Act
  
• The Municipal Board Act
  
• The Municipalities Act
  
• The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010