The Community Planning and Development Act (CPDA) and Regulations require municipal council to submit their proposed Community Plan Bylaw (including amendments) to the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) for Ministerial approval before third reading. The Community Governance Division of MACA reviews submitted Community Plan Bylaws on behalf of the Director of Planning before forwarding advice to the Minister on their approval.

This guide on Archaeological Site Management and Protection is intended to inform community governments about their role in considering archaeological sites during the land use planning and development process, ensure community governments understand the connection between community land use planning and potential impacts to archaeological sites, ensure archaeological site management is factored into decision-making in the community planning process and when considering land development proposals.

This guide supports planning practitioners, community leaders, and local administrative staff in integrating climate action into community land use planning processes in the NWT. It highlights opportunities to incorporate climate change considerations into the review, administration, and implementation of planning tools such as community plan bylaws, zoning bylaws, area development plans, subdivision plans, and development permits.