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Specialized and rural municipalities and their communities

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A list of specialized municipalities and the communities in which they are located.

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Services commissions and their municipalities

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A listing of services commissions within Alberta and the communities they serve.

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Municipalities within services commissions

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A listing of Alberta communities and which services commission they are served by. A spreadsheet versions of municipal codes. is also available (see Related tab).

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Financial information return manual for municipalities

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The Municipal Government Act requires that each municipality annually prepare a financial information return (FIR) and that each municipality prepare annual financial statements of the... More ≫

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The Municipal Government Act requires that each municipality annually prepare a financial information return (FIR) and that each municipality prepare annual financial statements of the municipality in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This manual is intended to assist municipalities in meeting these reporting requirements.

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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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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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Municipal inspection report : Village of Andrew, Alberta

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Sage Analytics conducted a formal, third-party inspection of the Village of Andrew’s governance and administration from April to October, 2023. A final report was submitted to the Minister of... More ≫

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Sage Analytics conducted a formal, third-party inspection of the Village of Andrew’s governance and administration from April to October, 2023. A final report was submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs in November 2023 and shared with village residents at an open council session held on February 28, 2024.

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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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City of Chestermere inspection

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A municipal inspection of the City of Chestermere was conducted from May to September, 2022 at the request of the Government of Alberta, following complaints from Chestermere citizens and city... More ≫

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A municipal inspection of the City of Chestermere was conducted from May to September, 2022 at the request of the Government of Alberta, following complaints from Chestermere citizens and city employees. The final report was submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs in September 2022, and government shared the completed report with Chestermere residents at a public information session on March 15, 2023. This set of fact sheets was distributed during the public information session and provides background and summary information on the municipal inspection.

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City of Chestermere inspection : reasons for decision

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Sets out the reasons behind the issuing of directives to the City of Chestermere by the Minister of the Municipal Affairs following a municipal inspection. The municipal inspection of the City of... More ≫

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Sets out the reasons behind the issuing of directives to the City of Chestermere by the Minister of the Municipal Affairs following a municipal inspection. The municipal inspection of the City of Chestermere was conducted from May to September, 2022.

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