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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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Municipal Financial and Statistical Data

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Compiles information submitted annually by all Alberta municipalities via the financial information return (FIR) and statistical information return (SIR). The FIR represents a standardized summary... More ≫

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Compiles information submitted annually by all Alberta municipalities via the financial information return (FIR) and statistical information return (SIR). The FIR represents a standardized summary of the information contained in the annual audited financial statements of each municipality including assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, long term debt, and property taxes. The SIR provides basic municipal statistics including population, assessment and tax rate information.

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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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CAO handbook for Alberta Municipal Chief Administrative Officers [2023]

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The purpose of this guide is to provide a quick reference to the roles and responsibilities of a municipal chief administrative officer and to the legislation that affects municipalities. This... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to provide a quick reference to the roles and responsibilities of a municipal chief administrative officer and to the legislation that affects municipalities. This guide contains information on legislative requirements for council minutes, bylaws, public access to information, financial reporting, budget preparation, and information on provincial legislation that impacts municipal activities, just to name a few. The main purpose is to provide a quick reference to the most commonly asked questions concerning the roles and responsibilities of municipal administrators.

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Statistical information return (SIR) instructions

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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 ≫

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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.

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

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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 ≫

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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.

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A guide for municipal returning officers in Alberta. Module 7 : election day. Module 8 : post-vote. Module 9 : controverted elections and elections offences

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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 ≫

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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. Modules 7, 8 and 9 provide information for election day, post vote procedures, and controverted elections and elections offences.

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Implementation fact sheets : Local Authorities Election Act, 2018 and 2020

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This collection of fact sheets provides the public, candidates, elected officials, local authority administrators and returning officers with information to guide them through the 2018 and 2020... More ≫

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This collection of fact sheets provides the public, candidates, elected officials, local authority administrators and returning officers with information to guide them through the 2018 and 2020 amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act.

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Implementation fact sheets : Local Authorities Election Act, 2018

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This collection of fact sheets provides the public, candidates, elected officials, local authority administrators and returning officers with information to guide them through the 2018 amendments... More ≫

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This collection of fact sheets provides the public, candidates, elected officials, local authority administrators and returning officers with information to guide them through the 2018 amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act.

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Brazeau, municipal inspection final report

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A petition from electors was received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs on November 27, 2014 requesting the Minister to undertake an inquiry into the affairs of Brazeau County under section 572... More ≫

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A petition from electors was received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs on November 27, 2014 requesting the Minister to undertake an inquiry into the affairs of Brazeau County under section 572 of the Municipal Government Act. In response to this petition, the Minister ordered that an Inspection be completed, and appointed Russell Farmer and Associates Consulting Ltd as Inspectors. The Inspection identified a number of areas of concern with Council and administration. While these matters are significant, they are viewed generally as opportunities to improve process and understanding, and do not qualify as indications that the County is being governed or operated in an irregular, improper or improvident manner.

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