Can municipalities still collect the personal information they need for the property assessment roll?
• Yes. Under section 33(a) of the FOIP Act, a municipality can collect personal information that other legislation authorizes it to collect. • The Municipal Government Act (MGA) sets out what information must be collected for assessment purposes. Section 303 of the MGA sets out specific information that must be included in the assessment roll.
Related Questions
- Can municipalities use the personal information on the assessment roll for other purposes related to the operation of the municipality?
- Can a municipality disclose information on the assessment roll to an assessed person who is appealing the assessment of their property?
- Can municipalities still collect the personal information they need for the property assessment roll?
