Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs

The mandate of the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs is to bring about a system of local government that efficiently provides needed services throughout the province, at a cost that is affordable to local taxpayers and without contributing unduly to demands for provincial government expenditures.

Vision Statement: It is the vision of the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs that the people of Newfoundland and Labrador enjoy healthy, safe and sustainable communities supported by strong local governments.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs is to be progressive, adaptable and professional in working with the people of our province to develop strong, self-reliant local governments capable of leadership and serving the best interests of their communities

Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador

Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) is the acknowledged spokesperson for municipal government in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Formed in 1951 as an umbrella organization mandated to represent municipal government interests and as a vehicle for municipal leaders to share information and resources, MNL represents the interests of all municipal governments in the province. The work of MNL is guided by a vision statement and a statement of general purpose:

Vision Statement: The purpose of MNL is to assist communities in the endeavour to achieve and sustain strong and effective local government, thereby improving the quality of life for all the people of this province.

General Statement of Purpose: To provide programs and services of common interest to the members; to provide a united approach on issues affecting local governance; to advance the ambitions and goals of its member communities by developing a shared common vision of the future; to effectively serve as local government spokesperson and to represent its members in matters affecting them or the welfare of their communities; and to further the establishment of responsible government at the local level.

Professional Municipal Administrators - Newfoundland and Labrador

Professional Municipal Administrators - Newfoundland and Labrador (PMANL) is dedicated to preserving and advancing excellence in municipal administration in Newfoundland and Labrador. PMANL acts as the acknowledged advisory to the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Municipalities and to the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs on all matters affecting municipalities.

The vision of PMANL is for municipal administrators to be recognized as qualified professionals who facilitate the delivery of accountable local government services.

The mission of PMANL is to enhance and promote professional management and leadership excellence in local government through education, the exchanging of ideas and information, leading to the recognition of PMANL as an authority on municipal government.

Combined Council of Labrador

The Combined Councils of Labrador represents the municipal Government of towns throughout Labrador. The organization was formed in 1972 and in the years since has worked with the social and economic issues of Labrador. Labrador is unique and this organization has a great understanding of Labrador's diversity, including its geography and cultures.

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