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This series consists of the papers of Alderman Ed Leger, who served on the Edmonton City Council from 1958 to 1986. The majority of the material originates from after the 1977 municipal election. The records consist of material sent to Leger in his role as alderman, as well as in his roles in various committees and boards in which he participated as a representative of the City Council.

This series consists of records related to the proposed privatization of ED Tel in 1994. The records include correspondence, a memorandum, presentations, proposals, and notes relating to different options. The material was used by Allan Bolstad in his capacity as a City Councillor.

The Edmonton Telephones Corporation (ED Tel) was created in 1990 as a result of the provincial Telecommunications Act, which allowed municipalities to provide telecommunications services and products through a wholly-owned subsidiary corporation, but not through a City department. In early 1994 the outgoing ED Tel President publicly raised the idea of selling the utility. Ultimately the Edmonton Telephones Corporation was sold to Telus on March 10, 1995 for $470,221,872.

This series consists of records created and compiled by Dave Thiele during his time as a Councillor for the City of Edmonton. The records include correspondence, research files, presentations, proposals, and audio cassettes. The cassettes consist of the discussions surrounding the Transportation Master Plan - Bylaw 11778 that took place from 1998 to 1999.

This series contains annual reports and correspondence relating to the operations of the City Architect and Building Inspector's Department, as well as a general ledger detailing financial information concerning the department.

This series contains records relating to the care and operation of municipally owned buildings and property in Edmonton. Included are project files from the office responsible for building maintenance between 1965 and 1969.

This series contains material created through the inspection of buildings, an annotated and amended copy of the 1935 building code used by department staff, and records from the Edmonton Plumbing Board and the City Examination Board.

The Architectural Panel was created in 1950 as part of the Interim Development Appeal Bylaw (#1339). The Panel was appointed by Council to consider and advise the Interim Development Officer on applications to display signs, billboards, or advertising devices on land or buildings, as well as to advise upon architectural control throughout the City. The Panel was chaired by the City Architect and had representatives from other departments as well as members of the community. All applications relating to signs or which, in the opinion of the Development Officer, involved a degree of architectural control (i.e. exterior design and aesthetic considerations), were referred to the Panel. Upon the Panel's recommendation the Officer could approve applications in whole, approve them subject to certain changes, or reject them. Unsuccessful applicants could take their case to the Interim Development Appeal Board.

The Permanent Revisions Committee for the City of Edmonton Building Code was established in 1960 through Building Code Bylaw #2106. The Committee was created to recommend revisions to the Building Code and to integrate the City of Edmonton Building Code with the National Building Code. The Committee was comprised of representatives from the City Architect and Building Inspector's Department, the Fire Department, the Edmonton House Builder's Association, the Edmonton Builder's Exchange, the Alberta Architect's Department, and the Association of Professional Engineers of Alberta. Staff from the City Architect and Building Inspector's Department provided administrative support.

The Board of Examiners and Appeals From the City of Edmonton Building Code was established in 1935 through the Edmonton Building Code Bylaw (#781). The Board was responsible for determining the suitability of alternate materials and means of construction and providing reasonable interpretation of the Building Code. By the mid-1950s the Board was also hearing appeals from decisions of the Building Inspector as they related to the Building Code. Issues would be forwarded to the Board via a City Commissioner or by the Building Inspector. The decisions of the Board were final. The Board was appointed by Council, and consisted of members who were knowledgeable about building practices. By the 1950s this included the Fire Marshall and representatives of the Edmonton House Builder's Association, the Edmonton Builder's Exchange, the Alberta Architect's Association, and the Association of Professional Engineers of Alberta.