Certificate in Local Government Administration

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Program Name Change

Effective the Spring/Summer 2019 (201920) term, the Local Government Authority and the Advanced Local Government Authority Certificate programs will be re-named the Local Government Administration and Advanced Local Government Administration Certificate programs.

Program Content Change

Effective Fall 2019 (201930) term, students admitted and/or re-admitted to the Local Government Administration program will be required to take an additional course, LG 208 AA-ZZ, to complete the certificate program. All new students will now be required to complete the five required courses in order to graduate with the Local Government Administration Certificate. Students admitted to the Local Government Administration program prior to the Fall 2019 (201930) term will not be required to take the additional course, but are welcome to take it if they wish.

The Urban and Rural Boards of Examiners have made completion of parts or all of the Certificate in Local Government Administration program the educational requirement of certification for the administrator of a rural or an urban municipality.

Courses to complete: 5 core
Credit hours: 15
Prerequisites: None
Program duration: Part-time study
Associated program: Advanced Certificate in Local Government Administration
Delivery mode: Primarily online with one intensive course option

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Courses are offered online (Fall and Winter) and one-week in-class intensives are available for some Spring courses.

You Will Learn

The fundamental concepts of society, democracy, and principles of local government administration in Saskatchewan
Introduction to Saskatchewan legislation relevant to municipal government processes, procedures and authority
Basic accounting principles
The history, purposes and principles of local government accounting, budgeting, audits, assessment and taxation with emphasis on Urban and Rural Municipalities and School Division accounting

Note: Students enrolled in a part-time program do not maintain full-time student status throughout the program. Therefore part-time programs may be unavailable to international applicants due to Citizenship and Immigration Canada regulations. Part time programs are also not eligible for student loan funding.

Core Courses

LG 200	Introduction to Local Government Administration
LG 202	Local Government Legislation and Statute Law
LG 204	Basic Accounting Practices
LG 206	Local Government Accounting
LG 208	Special Topics in Local Government

Course Listing

CRN	Course	Sec	Title	Dates
2024 Fall 2025 Winter 2025 Summer 2025 Fall
12141	LG 200	397	Local Government Authority in Saskatchewan	Jan 6 Apr 11
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of society, democracy and principles of local government administration in the Saskatchewan context. Topics include: local government democratic values, public administration principles and values, municipal policy making, elected officials responsibilities, communication, public relations, local government finance, budgeting and ethical decision-making. Note: Formerly numbered LG 014. Students may receive credit for only one of LG 014 or LG 200.
13199	LG 200	398	Local Government Authority in Saskatchewan	Jan 6 Apr 11
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of society, democracy and principles of local government administration in the Saskatchewan context. Topics include: local government democratic values, public administration principles and values, municipal policy making, elected officials responsibilities, communication, public relations, local government finance, budgeting and ethical decision-making. Note: Formerly numbered LG 014. Students may receive credit for only one of LG 014 or LG 200.
12142	LG 202	397	Local Government Legislation and Statute Law	Jan 6 Apr 11
An introduction to Saskatchewan legislation relevant to municipal government processes, procedures and authority. Topics include case law, statute law, contracts, preparation and interpretation of bylaws, interpretation of statutes and detailed study of Government of Saskatchewan Acts governing rural, urban and Northern municipalities. * Note: Formerly numbered LG 015. Students may receive credit for only one of LG 015 or LG 202. *
12143	LG 204	397	Basic Accounting Practices	Jan 6 Apr 11
This course presents the fundamentals of financial accounting theory and practice at the introductory level. Basic accounting principles, their application in modern business organizations, the praparation of business records and financial reports are considered. Note: Formerly numbered LG 024. Students may receive credit for only one of LG 024 or LG 204. Note: Students may substitute BUS 285 for LG 204 within the LGA Certificates.
13200	LG 204	398	Basic Accounting Practices	Jan 6 Apr 11
This course presents the fundamentals of financial accounting theory and practice at the introductory level. Basic accounting principles, their application in modern business organizations, the praparation of business records and financial reports are considered. Note: Formerly numbered LG 024. Students may receive credit for only one of LG 024 or LG 204. Note: Students may substitute BUS 285 for LG 204 within the LGA Certificates.
12144	LG 206	397	Local Government Accounting	Jan 6 Apr 11
An examination of the history, purposes and principles of local government accounting, budgeting, audits, assessment and taxation. Emphasis is placed on Urban and Rural Municipalities and School Division accounting. * Prerequisite: BUS 285 or LG 204 or 024. * * Note: Formerly numbered LG 025. Students may receive credit for only one of LG 025 or 206. *
12145	LG 208AA	397	Local Government Management Practices	Jan 6 Apr 11
This course provides students with an overview of the skills necessary to become an effective manager in local government today. Topics include an introduction to public sector management, effective leadership, and the fundamental functions of local government. Students will learn the knowledge and skills to manage a small to medium size municipality in Saskatchewan. *Prerequisite: LG 200*

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The Laddering Option

Certificate in Local Government Administration
Advanced Certificate in Local Government Administration
Bachelor of Arts