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Minister’s Awards for Municipal and Public Library Excellence

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Presents the winners and shortlisted initiatives of the Minister's Awards for Municipal and Public Library Excellence, which recognize noteworthy accomplishments in the provision of municipal and... More ≫

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Presents the winners and shortlisted initiatives of the Minister's Awards for Municipal and Public Library Excellence, which recognize noteworthy accomplishments in the provision of municipal and public library services in Alberta. Each year, municipalities and public libraries have highlighted promising practices including new and unique approaches to issues, streamlined processes for existing practices, and creative community partnerships.

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Canada community-building fund : program guidelines

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Provides guidance to administrative staff in local governments seeking to apply to the Canada Community-Building Fund program for funding. The program provides predictable, long-term, stable... More ≫

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Provides guidance to administrative staff in local governments seeking to apply to the Canada Community-Building Fund program for funding. The program provides predictable, long-term, stable funding for Canadian municipalities to help build and revitalize public infrastructure while creating jobs and long-term prosperity. Updated August 2024, pursuant to the new administrative agreement signed with the federal government in July, 2024.

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Ministerial Order MSD:056/24 [Municipal Affairs]

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Ministerial order appointing Harold Johnsrude as Official Administrator for the Village of Delia to supervise the municipality and its council. The appointment is to remain in effect until the... More ≫

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Ministerial order appointing Harold Johnsrude as Official Administrator for the Village of Delia to supervise the municipality and its council. The appointment is to remain in effect until the completion of the village’s viability review and vote of electors on the question of dissolution.

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Alberta Community Partnership program guidelines

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These guidelines are intended to assist applicants in completing the Alberta Community Partnership Program application and financial reporting requirements. Before applying, applicants should... More ≫

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These guidelines are intended to assist applicants in completing the Alberta Community Partnership Program application and financial reporting requirements. Before applying, applicants should consider both the general program information supplied in the main part of the guidelines and the component specific information in the schedule(s).

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Ministerial Order MSD:054/24 [Municipal Affairs]

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Appoints individuals to conduct inspections under the Municipal Accountability Program.

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Ministerial Order MSD:055/24 [Municipal Affairs]

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Amends Ministerial Order MSD:023/22 for the Village of Halkirk to extend the completion date for Directive 3 for the 2024 submission requirement to December 31, 2024.

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Communities within specialized and rural municipalities

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Presents a listing of communities within specialized and rural municipalities in Alberta. A spreadsheet versions of municipal codes. is also available (see Related tab).

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Municipal codes

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Provincial codes pertaining to the governing of municipalities in the province of Alberta. A spreadsheet version of the municipal codes is also available under the 'Related' tab above.

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Local Government Fiscal Framework funding

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The Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) is Alberta’s primary funding mechanism for providing local governments with predictable infrastructure and operating grant support. LGFF funding is... More ≫

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The Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) is Alberta’s primary funding mechanism for providing local governments with predictable infrastructure and operating grant support. LGFF funding is allocated annually to eligible recipients based on a funding formula. The LGFF is replacing the Municipal Sustainability Initiative, which was in place from 2007 to 2023.

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Ministerial Order MSD:028/24 [Municipal Affairs]

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This ministerial order extends the time period for the by-election for the positions of mayor and three councillors for the City of Chestermere that are vacant from the dismissals, from 180 days... More ≫

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This ministerial order extends the time period for the by-election for the positions of mayor and three councillors for the City of Chestermere that are vacant from the dismissals, from 180 days to 240 days from the signing of Ministerial Order No. MSD: 076/23; 2. Also extends the time period to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy from a councillor resignation that occurred on December 15, 2023 from 120 days to 229 days after the vacancy occurred.

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