Municipal Finance and Advisory Services

The role of the Municipal Finance and Advisory Services Branch is to support strong local governments that can effectively respond to the changing social and economic environment in Manitoba municipalities. In order to do this, the Branch provides timely advisory and consulting services, financial support, and a relevant and enabling legislative and policy framework.

Principal programs include:

• Municipal Advisory and Consulting Services
• Financial Services
• Grants & Payments
• Local Elections

The following link provides important information for elected municipal officials and administrative staff:

• A Guide to Hiring Your Chief Administrative Officer
• A Reference Guide for Elected Municipal Officials: 2006 - 2010
• Support to Local Governments (PDF format, 556KB)
• Municipal Restructuring

For further information, contact:

Manitoba Intergovernmental Affairs
Municipal Finance and Advisory Services
Phone: (204) 945-2572
Fax: (204) 948-2780
E-mail: muniadvice@gov.mb.ca