The Electoral Boundaries Commission 2009/10 was appointed on July 31, 2009 and operates under the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act. The Electoral Boundaries Commission has reviewed the existing electoral map of Alberta and has made recommendations to the Legislative Assembly on the areas, boundaries and names for 87 electoral divisions (four more than at present) based on the latest census and population information. This review was done to ensure that Albertans have effective representation in the Legislative Assembly.
As required by the Act, the Commission held a series of public hearings across the province in September and October, 2009. The Commission considered the submissions made to it in writing and during the hearings, developed initial boundary recommendations and provided its Interim Report to the Speaker on February 24, 2010. A second series of public hearings was held during April and May, 2010. The Commission considered the submissions made to it in writing and during the hearings, developed its final boundary recommendations and submitted a final report to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly on June 24, 2010.
The new electoral map, once approved by the Legislative Assembly will be used for the next provincial election.