A municipal board is a provincial tribunal that hears appeals and resolves disputes involving municipalities. Names and mandates vary by province, including the Ontario Land Tribunal, Alberta's Land and Property Rights Tribunal, and similar bodies elsewhere. These boards typically hear appeals on planning matters like zoning decisions, subdivision approvals, and development permits. They may also handle assessment appeals, intermunicipal disputes, or other matters provincial legislation assigns to them. Board decisions are binding and may only be appealed to courts on limited grounds. Municipal boards provide independent review of municipal decisions, balancing local authority with property rights and provincial planning policies.