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## LETHBRIDGE COUNTY IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA BYLAW 26-002
BEING A BYLAW OF LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF MUNICIPAL ASSESSOR FOR LETHBRIDGE COUNTY.
WHEREAS Section 210(1) of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26, as amended, provides that a council may by bylaw establish one or more positions to carry out the powers, duties, and functions of a designated officer under the Act or any other enactment;
AND WHEREAS Section 285 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26, as amended, authorizes a council to delegate its powers, duties, and functions under the Act to a designated officer, subject to the limitations set out therein;
AND WHEREAS Section 289(1) of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M26, as amended, requires that assessments for all property in a municipality, other than designated industrial property, be prepared by an assessor appointed by the municipality;
AND WHEREAS Section 284.2(1) of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26, as amended, provides that a council must appoint an assessor who meets the qualifications prescribed by regulation;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of Lethbridge County, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled and under the powers conferred upon it by the authority of the Municipal Government Act RSA 2000, c. M-26 and amendments thereto enacts as follows:
1. Bylaw Title: This Bylaw will be cited as the "Municipal Assessor Bylaw".
2. Designated Officer Title:
The title for the designated officer appointed by this bylaw shall be "Municipal Assessor"
3. Powers and Duties of the Municipal Assessor:
- a. The Municipal Assessor or his/her designate shall carry out the terms of this Bylaw.
- b. The powers and duties of a Municipal Assessor is to:
- i. Carry out all duties and obligations imposed upon a municipal assessor by the Municipal Government Act RSA 2000, c. M26, and amendments thereto.
- ii. Carry out all duties and obligations imposed upon a municipal assessor by bylaw or resolution of council or by any other statute, regulation or order of the Province of Alberta either prior to or subsequent to the passing of this bylaw.
- ili. Delegate the performance of any duties, powers and obligations of the municipal assessor to such person as the municipal assessor finds appropriate.
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4. Appointment: Assessor for Lethbridge County.
5. Severability:
- a. Each separate provision of this Bylaw shall be deemed independent of all other provisions, and,
- b. Should any provision of this Bylaw be declared invalid for any reason by a Court of competent jurisdiction, then that provision may be severed and all other provisions of this Bylaw shall remain valid and enforceable.
6. Amendments to Bylaw: Lethbridge County Council may by bylaw amend Bylaw 26-002 from time to time as required.
7. Effective Date and Repeal of Existing Bylaw:
- a. This Bylaw rescinds Bylaw 1439 upon final reading.
- b. This Bylaw shall come into effect upon third and final reading.
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SIVEN first reading this 5 day of February, 2020.
GIVEN second reading this 5th day of February, 2026.
GIVEN third reading this 5th day of February, 2026.