Courses

Municipal Legislation

Navigate the legal landscape of municipal operations with confidence by mastering the laws, obligations, and governance issues that impact public works leadership.

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Cost:
$1,320.00
Duration:
3 days

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand the foundations of municipal law and governance 
  • Identify legal responsibilities specific to road supervisors and municipal staff 
  • Apply knowledge of contracts, liability, and civil litigation in municipal contexts 
  • Navigate labour law, ethics, and employment obligations 
  • Recognize legal considerations around roads, bridges, drainage, and inspections 

Course Description

Municipal operations are governed by a complex web of legal responsibilities—and this course helps you make sense of it all. Designed for supervisors and forepersons in the municipal sector, this course introduces the fundamentals of municipal law and dives into the specific legal obligations tied to public works leadership. 

From civil litigation and occupier liability to contracts, bonding, and drainage rights, you’ll gain practical insights into the legal frameworks that shape your day-to-day decisions. Whether you’re managing infrastructure, overseeing staff, or responding to inspections, this course ensures you’re legally informed and operationally prepared. 

Course Details

  • Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) candidates 
  • Road supervisors and forepersons 
  • Municipal staff involved in supervision or infrastructure oversight 
  • Public works professionals seeking legal literacy in municipal operations 
  • Municipal law 
  • Open and closed local government 
  • Occupiers and trespassers 
  • Civil litigation 
  • Local government ethics 
  • Trees   
  • Inspections and investigations 
  • Mail receptacles on road allowances 
  • Roads and bridges 
  • Contracts, bonding, and insurance 
  • Labour and employment law 
  • Drainage: municipal rights and obligations 
  • No prerequisites 
  • Access to a computer or tablet recommended for reference materials 
  • AORS: Elective course for Certified Road Supervisor – Senior (CRS-S) designation 
  • OACETT: Eligible for the Technical Specialist Program (Point Value: 5) 
  • Engineering Institute of Canada: Awards 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)