Resources for Councillors

Guides and Resources

Certified Administrator
Under section 126 of The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010:​

• 1) Every council shall establish a position of administrator of the municipality.
• 2) A person who holds the position of administrator must be qualified as required by The Urban Municipal Administrators Act. 
• Urban Municipal Administrators Association of Saskatchewan (UMAAS)
• Certificate in Local Government Administration

• Council Member's Handbook

• You've just been elected to council: some planning scenarios to get you started.

• Council Procedures: FAQ

• Conflict of Interest

• Municipal Capacity Development Program

• A Guide to Hiring Your Administrator (SARM)

• Municipal Government Sustainability Self-Assessment

• Municipal Growth Readiness Checklist

• SUMA Presentations

• SUMA Governance FAQs

• Local Improvements Manual for Local Governments

• ​Records Disposal and Retention Guide

• Conducting a Public Hearing

10 Minute Training Videos

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