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Reporting to the General Manager of Corporate Services, the Manager of Legislative Services provides strategic leadership in legislative compliance and delivers critical support services that strengthen governance and enhance community outcomes for the Town of Canmore. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, the Manager of Legislative Services provides expert advice and analysis to the Executive Leadership Team (CAO, GMs, Town Solicitor) and Council on governance best practices, the Municipal Government Act (MGA), and other relevant provincial and federal legislation. The Manager of Legislative Services leads a team providing legislative functions and is accountable for legislative services including quasi-judicial board support, municipal elections, census administration, and the development of governing documents like Town policies and Bylaws. 

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The City of Chestermere has an exciting opportunity for a Manager of Legislative Services. As a leader for our team, the Manager of Legislative Services will be looked upon to provide guidance, best practices and professional legislative and procedural support to city staff and Council.

• Provides expert advice to the CAO, Directors, and Council on governance best practices, the Municipal Government Act and other relevant legislation.
• Provides legislative expertise and day-to-day coordination in the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Legislative Services department.
• Assist in the research, review, development and interpretation of policies, contracts, agreements, Bylaws, provincial legislation, and other legal documents.
• Lead, prepare and guide the Legislative team and Council during Council meetings with best practices.
• University degree in Business, Policy Studies, Public Administration, Marketing, Management, Political Science or related discipline consider an asset.
• 10+ years of administrative and public service experience in an office environment, with 2+ years in a supervisory capacity.