To oppose the government of what they believe is incorrect
The duties of an Alberta MLA include representing the interests and concerns of their constituents, participating in debates and decision-making processes in the Legislative Assembly, attending committee meetings, and advocating for policies and legislation that benefit their constituents and the province as a whole.
Alberta has more than one MLA.
The Government of Alberta listens the MLA's decisions and discuss what laws they need and don't need in the province of Alberta.
MLA
Yes. David Hancock, incumbent Premier of Alberta, is the Member of Legislative Assembly for the Edmonton-Whitemud riding. Although it is not technically a requirement to be Premier of Alberta, it would be very hard to conduct business if the Premier were not an MLA.
Alberta is not an American state, it is a Canadian province, therefore Alberta does NOT have Senators. Alberta has MLA's (Member of Legislative Assembly) and there is one for each region of the province.
Vegreville-Viking constituency
Since the 2012 election, Danielle Smith, leader of the Wildrose Party has been Leader of the Opposition in Alberta.
After the 2007 pay increases it was reported that the salary for an MLA who does not perform any additional duties is $98,000/year.
Represent us in the Provincial Government.
The Alberta Provincial parties are made up of Liberals, New Democrats, Wildrose, Social Credit and many other parties. The current opposition party is the Wildrose.
The role of an opposition MLA is to hold the government accountable by scrutinizing their actions, policies, and decision-making in the legislative assembly. They present alternative viewpoints, represent the concerns of their constituents, and propose amendments to bills introduced by the government. Opposition MLAs also work to provide a checks and balances system within the government.