Municipal
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Overview
At Field Law, we understand that municipalities face a number of unique challenges that require practical, creative thinking. There are many stakeholders impacted by municipal decisions, and trying to balance competing interests is not easy. Field Law has accumulated a significant amount of experience serving municipalities and in the area of municipal law, providing practical and effective approaches to resolving a multitude of complex and difficult municipal law matters.
Our Legal Services
Our Municipal Group provides assistance in all areas of municipal law – from employee/Council training, general advising, to disputes, and everything in between. We offer legal advice and representation on:
Training
- Mandatory Council training mandated by the Municipal Government Act
- Education sessions on current municipal law topics, both under legislation and case law
- Training on other important municipal governance topics for Council, Chief Administrative Officers and municipal staff
Bylaws / Developments
- Interpreting and drafting municipal by-laws
- Negotiating and administering development and subdivision matters including development agreements and registration of plans of subdivision, restrictive covenants and easements
- Handling all legal aspects of property acquisitions, sales and leasing including sales under the Tax Recovery Act and including the application of the goods and services tax to such transactions
- Intergovernmental correspondence and relations
Labour and Employment
- Access to Information and Privacy
- Employee Discipline and Termination
- Employment Agreements and Recruitment
- Executive Compensation
- Human Resource Policies
- Human Rights Claims
- Medical and Parental Leave
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
- Compensation and Overtime Issues
- Wrongful Dismissal Litigation
- Workplace Investigations
Disputes
- Representation in contractual dispute resolution procedures, including referee processes and mediation
- Litigation and other court proceedings
- Arbitrations, including those using ad hoc and various institutional rules
- Expropriation proceedings
- Judicial reviews
We’re deeply familiar with the realities of Alberta municipalities, with many of our lawyers growing up in small municipalities throughout the province. We offer advice that’s grounded, responsive and tailored to your municipality’s needs. When issues arise, we focus on practical solutions that avoid unnecessary delays and keep your goals in sight. When litigation or other dispute resolution is necessary, we advocate with clarity and precision.