All Resources

Assessment bulletin [Municipal Affairs] [2020 to current]

Description

The purpose of the following assessment bulletins is to inform municipalities and assessors about specific property assessment matters.

Tags

Municipal indicator annual results

Description

This annual publication provides a summary of the performance Alberta municipalities through a number of financial and non-financial indicators. The indicators evaluate the current and long-term... More ≫

Description

This annual publication provides a summary of the performance Alberta municipalities through a number of financial and non-financial indicators. The indicators evaluate the current and long-term finances of a municipality, examine whether a municipality is investing in maintaining infrastructure critical to the health and safety of residents, and assess the ability of the municipality to provide services desired by the community.

Tags

Implementation fact sheet : Municipal Government Act (MGA) joint use and planning agreements

Description

This fact sheet outlines the requirements for joint use and planning agreements between school boards and municipalities.

Tags

Municipal indicators

Description

As part of the tools Alberta Municipal Affairs uses to measure its performance, the ministry has developed a number of municipal indicators which measure specific aspects of each municipality's... More ≫

Description

As part of the tools Alberta Municipal Affairs uses to measure its performance, the ministry has developed a number of municipal indicators which measure specific aspects of each municipality's governance, finances or community. This fact sheet provides an explanation of each municipal indicator and how it are used by the Government of Alberta. These indicators can also be used by municipalities to obtain useful information and alerts to emerging challenges.

Tags

Implementation fact sheet : Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2022

Description

Fact sheet detailing various changes to the Municipal Government Act, the Local Authorities Election Act and the consolidation of Subdivision and Development regulations.

Tags

Statistical information return (SIR) instructions

Description

Each year, each municipality must prepare and submit an annual Statistical Information Return (SIR), which must be signed by the Chief Administrative Officer, or duly authorized signing officer.... More ≫

Description

Each year, each municipality must prepare and submit an annual Statistical Information Return (SIR), which must be signed by the Chief Administrative Officer, or duly authorized signing officer. The SIR is typically required to be submitted to Municipal Affairs by May 1 in each year. In 2017, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs transitioned to using a unique submission and starting in 2018 portions of the SIR form has been pre-populated using information from the previous year’s SIR.

Tags

Village of Warner viability review report

Description

Report on the findings of the Village of Warner viability review. The viability review process is intended to assist residents of the Village of Warner in evaluating the best form of municipal... More ≫

Description

Report on the findings of the Village of Warner viability review. The viability review process is intended to assist residents of the Village of Warner in evaluating the best form of municipal government to meet the community's current and future needs.

Tags

Voter identification requirements : voter identification and eligibility for municipal elections

Description

Presents the basic voter identification requirements for all Alberta municipalities.

Tags

A guide for municipal returning officers in Alberta. Module 10 : elections database user guide for municipalities

Description

This manual was developed to assist returning officers and other election officials in municipalities across Alberta with their election processes and procedures. It can also be accessed by... More ≫

Description

This manual was developed to assist returning officers and other election officials in municipalities across Alberta with their election processes and procedures. It can also be accessed by members of the public and potential candidates who are seeking to better understand the election process. Module 10 provides information for authorized individuals on how to access and use the elections database.

Tags

Third-party intermunicipal dispute resolution handbook for municipalities in Alberta

Description

This handbook is designed for elected officials, chief administrative officers, senior municipal staff and consultants to help understand and make informed decisions on what neutral third-party... More ≫

Description

This handbook is designed for elected officials, chief administrative officers, senior municipal staff and consultants to help understand and make informed decisions on what neutral third-party dispute resolution option would best meet their needs when resolving intermunicipal disputes. The handbook provides an overview of the four main dispute resolution options, how to select a practitioner, and frequently asked questions.

Tags