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The Alberta Ombudsman does not have jurisdiction over elected officials, political decisions of elected officials, or elections. This includes councillors, mayors, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), or Members of Parliament (MP).
The Municipal Government Act requires that every municipality in Alberta have a Code of Conduct bylaw. If your concerns relate to the actions or conduct of a municipal councillor, you can find out more about the municipality’s code of conduct by reviewing their bylaws or asking for information from the municipality.
You can learn more about when the Alberta Ombudsman may become involved with a municipality, here.
The Alberta Ombudsman does not investigate complaints about Alberta elections (including contributions and third-party advertising). For these types of complaints, contact the Alberta Election Commissioner (Elections Alberta).
The Alberta Ombudsman does not investigate alleged breaches of the Conflicts of Interest Act by MLAs. For these types of complaints, contact the Office of the Ethics Commissioner.
Please contact us directly if you’re still not sure what your next steps are.
Do you need advocacy, support or legal advice? Click here for a list of links to organizations which may be able to help.
These links are provided for your information and convenience. The Alberta Ombudsman’s office does not assume any responsibility for the content of external websites.