Towns and rural municipalities have 6 councillors and 1 Mayor (Section 78(1), MGA), and cities have 8 councillors and 1 Mayor (Section 78(3), MGA). All municipalities can increase their size of council by two members through a council size bylaw (Section 78(4), MGA). If a council choses to do this, they must pass the bylaw at least 180 days before the election and notify the public of this change (section 78(5), MGA).