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Employment Opportunity: Carleton North in search of CAO
The District of Carleton North was created through the Province's Municipal Reform and is effective January 1, 2023. It includes the same areas that form the Carleton North high school catchment, and that has brought the communities together for the past 45 years....
PRESS RELEASE: Municipal associations calling for changes to Bill 45, The Local Government Commission Act
Municipal associations calling for changes to Bill 45, The Local Government Commission Act June 7th, 2023 Fredericton, N.B. – With the Local Government Commission Act headed back to committee this week, the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB), Association...
PRESS RELEASE: Municipalities Concerned about the Loss of Authority Under New Bill
May 23rd, 2023 Municipalities Concerned about the Loss of Authority Under New Bill Fredericton, N.B. - Municipalities across New Brunswick are concerned about the government’s introduction of Bill 45, the Local Governance Commission Act. The Association...
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BULLETIN #170 – Local Governance Commission Act
Happy Thursday Readers! We would like to remind everyone our office will be closed Monday, May 22 for Victoria Day and will resume regular hours on May 23. This week we share updates from our Board of Directors meeting, information from the Local Governance Commission...
2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
New Brunswick Local Government Elections are Monday, May 11, 2026.
Key Dates:
| Friday, April 10, 2026 | Nominations close (2 p.m.) |
| Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Advance polls (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | Advance polls (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) |
| Monday, May 11, 2026 | ELECTION DAY – Final return of special ballots (8 p.m.) |
Additional information if you are interested in running for local government can be found on Elections NB.
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UMNB is hiring an Asset Management Specialist
Work Location: Fredericton NB with remote opportunities Full-Time | 1 year contract with the possibility of an extension Salary Range: $52,000 - $57,000 Job Posting: Asset Management Specialist The Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) is a...
Partnered Article: Developing Effective HR Policies for Municipalities – Policy Development 101
By MC Advisory Sally Ripley, Associated Senior Advisor As municipalities striving to attract and retain top talent, well-crafted human resources policies can be the key to standing out from the competition. Effective HR policies help create a positive, efficient, and...
PRESS RELEASE: Union of Municipalities Launches Provincial Election Priorities Campaign
August 13, 2024 Moncton, NB – Municipalities in New Brunswick are calling on all political parties to commit to working with local governments to implement a new fiscal framework after the upcoming provincial election. “Municipalities in New Brunswick have been...
Partnered Article: Take Pride @ Work: 5 Ways Employers Can Support Gender Diversity
By McInnes Cooper The rapid rise in ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) principles has increased focus on workplace diversity and inclusion (DEI) generally. Yet trans and gender diverse employees continue to face many challenges in the workplace – not the least...