1998 BILL 217 Second Session, 24th Legislature, 47 Elizabeth II THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ALBERTA BILL 217 ALBERTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AMENDMENT ACT, 1998 MR. CARDINAL First Reading Second Reading Committee of the Whole Third Reading Royal Assent

Bill 217 Mr, Cardinal BILL 217 1998 ALBERTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AMENDMENT ACT, 1998 (Assented to , 1998) HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, enacts as follows: A m ends S A 1996 cA -17.8 1 The A lberta E conom ic D evelopm ent A uthority A ct is amended by this Act 2 The following is added after

section 3: R egional C ouncils 3.1(1) In this section, (a) “municipal authority” means a municipal authority as defined in the Municipal Government Act; (b) “Regional Council” means a Regional Economic Development Council established under this section.

(2) The Authority may, upon receiving approval of the Executive and a minimum of 3 municipal authorities, establish a Regional Economic Development Council.

(3) An approval under subsection (2) shall include a name for the Regional Council and a description of the boundaries in which it is to operate.

(4) Regional Councils shall develop regional action plans on an annual basis which (

a) outline economic development proposals for the 1

Explanatory Notes 1 Amends

chapter A-17.8 of the Statutes of Alberta, 1996. 2

Section 3 presently reads: 3(1) The Authority may, with the approval of the Executive, (

a) assist in the development of economic development strategy and priorities in Alberta; (

b) advise, report to and make recommendations to the Executive Council of Alberta on matters relating to economic development in Alberta; (

c) encourage public discussion through public consultation on matters relating to economic development in Alberta; (

d) identify and review current and emerging issues and policies relating to economic development in Alberta; (

e) carry out any other activities that the Executive Chair or the Authority considers appropriate.

(2) The Authority in exercising its powers under subsection (1) may, if it has sufficient funds in its budget, (

a) receive and hear submissions respecting economic 1 Explanatory Notes

region, and (

b) must be filed with the Minister. 3 This Act comes into force on Proclamation. 2

development from individuals, businesses, universities and groups; (

b) undertake research on matters related to economic development; (

c) make referrals and recommendations to, and consult and collaborate with, all levels of Government, Government agencies, professional and trade associations, businesses, universities and other persons on matters affecting and concerning economic development in Alberta; (

d) with the approval of the Executive, publish reports, studies and recommendations that the Executive considers necessary.

(3) The Authority may delegate any of its powers, except the power to make by-laws, to the Executive, Board or Council or to a committee of the Executive, Board or Council. 3 Coming into force. 2 Explanatory Notes Title: 1998 (24th, 2nd) Bill 217, Alberta Economic Development Authority Amendment Act, 1998