Council Members
Council for the Town of Black Diamond consists of
1 Mayor and 6 Councillors. All are elected at large. General Municipal elections take place every 4 years, according to the
Municipal Government Act. To learn more about how the business of Council is conducted, please read our
Town Council and Council Meetings Brochure, and visit our
Mayor & Council or our
Council Meetings pages.
Pecuniary Interest
Alberta Municipal Affairs publishes a very handy brochure "
Pecuniary Interest for Municipal Councillors (PDF)" The guide is filled with information about what determines when a Councillor must declare a pecuniary interest and excuse themselves from discussion/voting - and the rules outlining the obligations of a Councillor to vote on any matter before Council.
Code of Conduct Bylaw
This bylaw establishes a
code of conduct for members of Council, council committee and other bodies established by the Council.