A city charter is specific provincial legislation governing a particular city, granting powers and frameworks different from the general municipal legislation applying to other municipalities. Alberta's City of Calgary Charter and City of Edmonton Charter give these cities more flexibility and autonomy than the Municipal Government Act provides to other Alberta municipalities. Charter provisions may include expanded bylaw powers, different governance options, enhanced fiscal tools, and streamlined relationships with the province. City charters recognize that large urban centres face unique challenges requiring tailored solutions. The charter model represents one approach to giving major cities the tools they need without requiring all municipalities to operate under the same rules.