Maps
The maps and entities that outline New Brunswick's local governance boundaries.
Local governance structure in New Brunswick
The new structure has 77 local governments, 12 rural districts and an expanded mandate for regional service commissions.
Local Governance Commission
The Local Governance Commission of New Brunswick is a neutral, arm’s length expert body tasked with ruling or making recommendations relating to local governments, regional service commissions, and rural districts.
Community planning, land use and development
Working together for vibrant and sustainable communities
The white paper (PDF)
In November 2021, the government of New Brunswick published their plan for local governance reform in a white paper entitled "Working together for vibrant and sustainable communities".
The four pillars of local governance reform
The guiding principles helping us modernize the provinces local governance structure.
Ministerial Orders
Sorting and packaging requirements respecting solid waste collection and disposal services.
- Letter to Supervisor
2023-11-23 - Transition Plan
- First step toward establishing a local governance commission
2023-05-23
- Five-year funding for local governments and rural districts
2022-10-04 - Proposed entity names reflect strong ties to nature and history
2022-05-25 - Expert panel created to study the community funding and equalization grant formula
2022-05-20 - Adjustments made to local governance reforms after input from communities
2021-12-21 - Government releases plan to reform local governance system
2021-11-18 - Local governance reform engagement summary released
2021-09-09
E-mail:
ELG/[email protected]
Mail to:
Department of Environment and Local Government, P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 5H1, attention Local Governance Reform Team