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Edmonton Transit System
AR-RG-90 · Pessoa coletiva · 1946-1971

The idea of local public transportation began in 1893 when the North West Territories Council approved “An Ordinance to Empower the Municipality of the Town of Edmonton to Construct and Operate a Tramway”. However, public transit was not established until 1908, when the City of Edmonton purchased the Strathcona Radial Tramway Company, a private venture that was slated to start a local railway before being bought out through Bylaw. A second bylaw ratified the establishment of the Edmonton Radial Railway shortly thereafter – Bylaw 185.

From 1904 until 1971 this department had a number of names. Until 1946 it was called variously the Edmonton Radial Railway or the Street Railway Department. On July 16, 1946 the name was changed to the Edmonton Transportation System, to reflect the changing nature of the department, specifically the large number buses that now made up the fleet. On April 29, 1947 the name was shortened to the Edmonton Transit System.

The Edmonton Transit System merged with the Engineer’s Department in 1971 to form the Engineering and Transportation Department. This was in reaction to the provincial City Transportation Act, passed in 1970, which required cities to undertake transportation studies to ensure transportation needs were met. In 1976 the independent Transit Department was formed from the Transit Branch of the Engineering and Transportation Department. However, the independence was short lived, and on January 1, 1984 the Transit Department, the Engineering Department, and the Transportation Management Department merged to form the Transportation Department. The former Transit Department was now the Edmonton Transit Branch of the Transportation Department. The Transportation Department was reorganized and renamed the Transportation and Streets Department in 1997. On June 1, 2011 as part of a large-scale reorganization within the City, the Transportation and Streets Department was renamed Transportation Services. In 2016, this department was reorganized again to become the City Operations Department.

Edmonton Power
AR-RG-80 · Pessoa coletiva · 1967-1992

The Edmonton Power Department was responsible for providing safe, reliable, cost-effective electric service to residential, commercial and industrial customers in Edmonton.

In 1902 the Edmonton Electric Lighting and Power Company applied to the Town of Edmonton to renew their 10 year franchise. In response to concerns over occasional service interruption, the Town purchased the company outright and it became the first municipally owned electric utility in Canada (Bylaw 221: A Bylaw to Purchase the Power Plant and other Property of the Edmonton Electric Lighting and Power).

The Electrical Distribution System was renamed Edmonton Power in 1967. The name change was accompanied by a reorganization of the department to more effectively carry out the numerous capital programs scheduled to keep up with Edmonton’s rapid growth. In 1970 power generation was added to the department’s responsibilities when the Power Plant Department was absorbed by Edmonton Power.

In 1991 City Council initiated a review process to determine the best way in which to move forward with the operation of the utility. In 1992 it was determined that Edmonton Power should be incorporated, and the City would be the single shareholder of the new corporation. A Board of Authority was appointed to oversee Edmonton Power until December 31, 1992. On January 1, 1993 the Edmonton Power Authority, under a Board of Directors, was officially established.

The Province of Alberta passed the “Electric Utilities Act” in May, 1995 and it took effect January 1, 1996. This act deregulated the power industry in Alberta in an attempt to improve customer service and lower prices for the consumer. As a result of this Act Edmonton Power had to hasten their transition from a bureaucracy to an independent business. In 1995 the City of Edmonton transferred the responsibilities for assets, banking, risk management and collective bargaining to EPCOR, thus enabling the company’s incorporation effective officially January 1, 1996.

Public Affairs Committee
AR-RG-8-S-8.7 · Pessoa coletiva · 1968-[ca. 1990]

Specially appointed committees were struck to meet the needs of the City Council to respond to specific issues arising from the business of the City. Calls for investigation of administrative matters, organization of public meetings, special commemorative events, or fact finding to answer questions raised by aldermen led to the appointment of short-term committees. By 1915, many of these committees such as the Finance Committee and the Negotiating Committee were routinely appointed each year. Other committees had shorter lifespans, or changed name and focus as the needs of the City Council changed.

After the October 1968 election the Public Works standing committee was established, composed of Aldermen Leger (Chair), McCallum, Newman, and Ward (replaced by Alderman Kiniski in 1970). After the election of October, 1971 the committee was renamed the Public Affairs Committee. Between 1971 and 1974 the committee comprised of Aldermen Hayter, McLean, Evans and Tanner, and Commissioner Burrows.

The Public Affairs Committee was active until at least 1990.

Finance Committee
AR-RG-8-S-8.2 · Pessoa coletiva

A Finance Committee was established in 1892 and consisted of three Aldermen, who acquired the financial services of a Town Treasurer. The Town Treasurer reported to the Finance Committee of Town Council, which had ultimate control over the public purse. The Town Treasurer was responsible for providing financial advice for the efficient management and accountability of public funds. All financial transactions were recorded in the Town Treasurer's Ledger. In 1898 the Office of the Treasurer became the Office of the Secretary-Treasurer.

Civic Elections and Census Enumeration
AR-RG-8-S-8.11 · Pessoa coletiva

The Office of the City Clerk was responsible for overseeing the administration of civic elections. One of the duties was to keep track of eligible voters through voters' lists, which were created for every municipal election until the practice was discontinued in 1995 due to costs. For reasons of efficiency, the civic census and voter enumeration was done at the same time.

Between 1896 and 1968 civic elections were held according to the following schedule.

  • 1896-1929 annually on the 2nd Monday in December
  • 1930-1943 annually on the 2nd Wednesday in November
  • 1944-1951 annually on the 1st Wednesday in November
  • 1952-1963 annually on the 3rd Wednesday in October
  • 1964-1968 every 2nd year on the 3rd Wednesday in October
  • Since 1971 elections have been held every 3rd year on the 3rd Monday in October
Office of the Secretary Treasurer
AR-RG-8-S-8.1 · Pessoa coletiva · 1899-1912

The duties of the Secretary Treasurer likely included attending Council meetings and recording all reports, decisions and other proceedings of the Council and maintaining all books, documents, records of the Council and the originals or duly certified copies of all bylaws thereof. The Secretary Treasurer jointly with the Mayor executed all contracts, deeds and other documents required to be executed by the Corporation and affixed the seal of the Corporation thereto when required. Duties also included receiving and safely keeping all money belonging to the City; paying money as directed by law or by bylaw; depositing all money for Council; jointly signing necessary checks with the Mayor as well as debentures, promissory notes and other securities; and preparing and submitting regular financial reports stating moneys at the credit of the City.

City of Edmonton. City Crest Committee
AR-RG-8-30 · Pessoa coletiva · 1948 - 1949

In 1947 A. W. Allbright, Superintendent of the Civic Garage approached the City Commissioners with the idea of updating the City Crest, as he felt it was outdated. The Commissioners agreed, and the issue was forwarded to the Bylaws Committee for consideration. In early 1948 and an invitation was opened to the public to submit designs, with prizes of $10, $5, and $3, if any design was accepted by Council. After receiving only a few submissions, which were deemed unsatisfactory, the prize money was raised to $150 to attract professionals.

The designs were adjudicated by the City Crest Committee, composed of R.W. Hedley of the Museum of the Arts, architect Cecil Burges, sculptor Major Frank H. Norbury, and Mayor Harry D. Ainlay (ex-officio). In January 1949 Mayor Ainley reported to Council that several designs have been submitted, and while none were agreeable in whole, the Committee had decided which symbols would appear on the new crest. Mayor Ainley then submitted the new design for the Crest to the Bylaws Committee, which referred it to the Finance Committee, which recommended that Council adopt the new design. In September of 1949 the motto "Industry, Integrity, Progress" was adopted, and the finalized crest was adopted by Council on October 11, 1949.

Office of the City Clerk
AR-RG-8 · Pessoa coletiva · 1892-

The Office of the City Clerk is among the oldest functions within the City. The first clerk, A.G. Randall, was appointed in 1892, shortly after Edmonton was incorporated as a Town. In 1893 Mr. Randall's duties were expanded to include the position of Town Assessor. This situation continued until 1898 when the two positions were separated. Randall was succeeded in 1898 by F.K. Gibson. Following Gibson's death in 1900, the positions of Town Clerk and Town Secretary-Treasurer were amalgamated under G.J. Kinnaird, who continued to fill this position until after Edmonton was incorporated as a City in 1904. F.M.C. Crosskill became City Secretary Treasurer in 1907. In 1912 the number of City officials was greatly expanded and the position of secretary treasurer was divided into those of City Clerk and Treasurer.

Over the years the City Clerk has been responsible for providing legislative, operational and administrative support to City Council. This includes meeting management for Council, including creating agendas and recording minutes; conducting municipal elections and censuses; and records management, including the safekeeping of original or certified copies of bylaws, proceedings, and contracts.

Until at least the 1970s the Office of the City Clerk reported directly to City Council. Around the late 1970s and early 1980s the reporting structure grew contentious - some wanted the City Clerk to report to the Chief Commissioner (later City Manager) to streamline efficiency, while others wanted to maintain the Clerk's relationship with Council to maintain the Office's independence. In 1987 Bylaw 8461 was passed, stating that the City Clerk was now under the direction of the Office of the City Manager. In 1997 the Office of the City Clerk had been moved to the Corporate Services Department, but in 2016 it was moved back to the Office of the City Manager.

The XI Commonwealth Games Canada (1978) Foundation
AR-RG-78 · Pessoa coletiva

The XI Commonwealth Games were held in Edmonton from August 3-12, 1978. Almost 2,000 athletes and officials from 46 countries, as well as a large number of tourists, gathered in Edmonton to enjoy "the friendly games". The event was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in front of 43,000 spectators in Edmonton's new Commonwealth Stadium. The athletic events and associated cultural activities focused world-wide attention on the city of Edmonton and provided an enormous boost to the local economy. As well as Commonwealth Stadium, other facilities were constructed especially for the games, including the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre, the Strathcona Shooting Range, and the Coronation Park Lawn Bowling Greens.

The idea of bidding to host the Commonwealth Games began as early as 1970 and involved close cooperation between three different levels of government. The Government of Canada contributed $12 million, as well as various services. The Provincial Government and the City of Edmonton each contributed $11.6 million towards the cost of the event. At a more local level the organization of the games required a strong working relationship between the City of Edmonton, especially the Parks and Recreation Department, the XI Commonwealth Games Canada (1978) Foundation, and the University of Alberta.

While the Parks and Recreation Department oversaw the design and construction of facilities the Foundation was charged with the administration of the games. Although there was considerable overlap in areas of responsibility, the Foundation and its volunteer staff undertook a huge amount of work. Dr. Maury Van Vliet, the Dean of Physical Education at the University of Alberta, became President of the Foundation in 1975. Together with a board of directors and fifteen division chairmen, Dr. Van Vliet presided over an organization which at its peak included 10,000 volunteers.

Edmonton Ambulance Authority
AR-RG-71 · Pessoa coletiva · 1980-1992

The Edmonton Ambulance Authority was founded July 1, 1981 when the Edmonton Ambulance Authority Act (Bill PR7) was passed by the Alberta Legislature. The Edmonton Ambulance Authority was an arms-length organization from the City of Edmonton and had the following mission statement: "We dedicate our collective abilities to the provision of quality pre-hospital care, responsive to the needs and resources of the Community." In ensuring ambulance service in Edmonton the Authority was responsible for personnel issues, equipment, logistics, and finances. The General Manager was responsible for the daily work of overseeing ambulance service in the city. Between 1981 and 1983 he oversaw four separate departments: Paramedic Services, Training Services, Support Services, and Logistics. After some labour strife in the mid-1980s, the administrative structure of the Authority changed, and between 1988 and 1989 the GM supervised a medical director, and assistant medical director, a manager of financial services, a manager of operations and a personnel manager.

The General Manager reported to the Authority Board. The Board had the power to operate and maintain Ambulance service in the City, but required the approval of City Council for issues such as buying and selling equipment, or expenditures over $25,000.

The Authority was composed of the Mayor, a Commissioner, the Medical Officer of Health for the City, a member recommended by the Edmonton Academy of Medicine and appointed by Council, one member recommended jointly by hospitals within the city and appointed by Council, and six electors or members of Council as appointed by Council.

The Edmonton Ambulance Authority was dissolved in November 1992 when it was taken over by City Council to become the Emergency Medical Services Department. The Emergency Medical Services Department was responsible for the operation of ambulatory services in the city of Edmonton. The head of the Emergency Medical Services Department reported to the City Manager, who in turn was responsible to City Council. It can be assumed that as a City Department, Emergency Medical Services was overseen by a General Manager. Due to the short-lived nature of the department, it is possible that the administrative structure was similar to that of the Edmonton Ambulance Authority, sans the Board.

The Emergency Medical Services Department was dissolved in 1993 when it was combined with the Fire Department to create the Emergency Response Department.