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Teulon Town Council

Governs Teulon

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What it's for

A Manitoba municipal council governs its municipality: it provides services, facilities and other things it considers necessary or desirable, and passes by-laws for municipal purposes. The law sets its purposes as good government and safe and viable communities.

The Municipal Act, ss. 3 and 232 · Applies to every Manitoba municipal council (not Winnipeg, which has its own charter, or the Local Government District of Pinawa)

What it can't do

A by-law that is inconsistent with an Act or regulation in force in Manitoba has no effect to the extent of the inconsistency.

The Municipal Act, s. 230 · Applies to every Manitoba municipal council (not Winnipeg, which has its own charter, or the Local Government District of Pinawa)

Who it answers to

Voters elect council every four years, on the fourth Wednesday of October. If a municipality is in financial difficulty, the provincial cabinet can place its affairs under a supervisor appointed by the minister.

The Municipal Act, ss. 86 and 200 · Applies to every Manitoba municipal council (not Winnipeg, which has its own charter, or the Local Government District of Pinawa)

Where its money comes from

Mostly property taxes and other taxes it may levy under Part 10 of The Municipal Act. Councils also collect the school division special levy on behalf of school boards.

The Municipal Act, Part 10; The Public Schools Act, s. 188 · Applies to every Manitoba municipal council (not Winnipeg, which has its own charter, or the Local Government District of Pinawa)

Shares responsibility with

Works with the provincial government and with the school divisions in its area, whose special levy council must impose and collect.

The Public Schools Act, s. 188 · Applies to every Manitoba municipal council (not Winnipeg, which has its own charter, or the Local Government District of Pinawa)

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Who sits on it

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Sources for who sits on it

  • Mayor web2.gov.mb.ca · checked
  • Todd Campbell as Mayor gov.mb.ca · checked
  • Councillor web2.gov.mb.ca · checked
  • Glenn Kletke as Councillor gov.mb.ca · checked
  • Kirt Ansell as Councillor gov.mb.ca · checked
  • Michael Hepples as Councillor gov.mb.ca · checked
  • Robin Nishibata as Councillor gov.mb.ca · checked
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What it can do

  • General by-laws

    Passes by-laws for municipal purposes on the safety, health, protection and well-being of people and property; public places; nuisances and activities on private property; wild and domestic animals; fireworks and firearms; and businesses, and enforces them (The Municipal Act, s. 232(1)).

  • Municipal roads

    Owns, names and maintains municipal roads and regulates private works on them (s. 232(1)(d)-(f)); must keep municipal roads in a reasonable state of repair (Part 9, ss. 285-294).

  • Drainage

    Regulates drains and drainage on public and private property and maintains municipal drains (ss. 232(1)(h), 294.1).

  • Public utilities

    Owns and operates public utilities such as water supply and wastewater (s. 232(1)(l)); may build local improvements such as sewage, water and waste management facilities (s. 311).

  • Fire protection

    Prevents and fights fires (s. 232(1)(i)) and provides fire protection services (Part 9, ss. 264-270).

  • Special services

    May provide special services by by-law, including snow removal, waste and recycling collection, street lighting, recreation, emergency management, and fire and police protection (s. 312).

  • Property taxation

    Levies municipal property taxes, local improvement and special service taxes, and sets mill rates each year (Part 10, Powers of Taxation).

  • Budget and finance

    Adopts the annual financial plan (operating and capital budget) and manages municipal finances (Part 6, Financial Administration).

  • Land use planning and building permits

    Adopts development plans and zoning by-laws, decides variances and conditional uses, and issues development and building permits, within planning districts where they exist (The Planning Act).

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Sources for what it can do

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Sources

  • gov.mb.ca · checked councils: Manitoba Municipal Relations, Municipal Officials Directory (last updated 24 Jul 2026): TEULON, TOWN, municipal no. 363, population 1196. Every municipality is governed by a council (The Municipal Act, s. 77). For: Teulon Town Council
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked The Municipal Act, C.C.S.M. c. M225 (current as of October 9, 2026): The Municipal Act, ss. 3 and 232. Statute text read 2026-10-12 (research:authority-explainers, ticket 405). For: What it's for
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked The Municipal Act, C.C.S.M. c. M225 (current as of October 9, 2026): The Municipal Act, s. 230. Statute text read 2026-10-12 (research:authority-explainers, ticket 405). For: What it can't do
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked The Municipal Act, C.C.S.M. c. M225 (current as of October 9, 2026): The Municipal Act, ss. 86 and 200. Statute text read 2026-10-12 (research:authority-explainers, ticket 405). For: Who it answers to
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked The Public Schools Act, C.C.S.M. c. P250: The Municipal Act, Part 10; The Public Schools Act, s. 188. Statute text read 2026-10-12 (research:authority-explainers, ticket 405). For: Where its money comes from
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked The Municipal Act, C.C.S.M. c. M225 (current as of October 9, 2026): The Municipal Act, Part 10; The Public Schools Act, s. 188. Statute text read 2026-10-12 (research:authority-explainers, ticket 405). For: Where its money comes from
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked The Public Schools Act, C.C.S.M. c. P250: The Public Schools Act, s. 188. Statute text read 2026-10-12 (research:authority-explainers, ticket 405). For: Shares responsibility with
  • gov.mb.ca · checked councils: Municipal office address, phone, fax, email and website from the Municipal Officials Directory (24 Jul 2026). For: Municipal office
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked councils: The Municipal Act, C.C.S.M. c. M225 (ss. 232, 264-270, 285-294.1, 311-312, Parts 6 and 10); The Planning Act, C.C.S.M. c. P80 for land use. For: General by-laws, Municipal roads, Drainage, Public utilities, Fire protection and 4 more
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked councils: The Municipal Act (C.C.S.M. c. M225), ss. 77-80 (council of a head and 4-10 councillors; titles), 86 (general elections), 87-88 (wards). Seat count: one head of council. For: Mayor
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked councils: The Municipal Act (C.C.S.M. c. M225), ss. 77-80 (council of a head and 4-10 councillors; titles), 86 (general elections), 87-88 (wards). Seat count: councillors listed in the Municipal Officials Directory (24 Jul 2026). For: Councillor
  • gov.mb.ca · checked councils: Mayor, Teulon: Manitoba Municipal Relations, Municipal Officials Directory, last updated 24 Jul 2026 (checked 2026-10-11). Start date not recorded (council elected Oct 2022 unless chosen at a by-election since). For: Todd Campbell as Mayor
  • gov.mb.ca · checked councils: Councillor, Teulon: Manitoba Municipal Relations, Municipal Officials Directory, last updated 24 Jul 2026 (checked 2026-10-11). Start date not recorded (council elected Oct 2022 unless chosen at a by-election since). For: Glenn Kletke as Councillor, Kirt Ansell as Councillor, Michael Hepples as Councillor, Robin Nishibata as Councillor
  • gov.mb.ca · checked councils: Province of Manitoba, Municipal Elections 2026: "The next general municipal election is Wednesday, October 28, 2026." Date rule: The Municipal Act, s. 86 (https://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/m225.php). For: General election, October 28, 2026

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