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Public input toolkit [2014]

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This toolkit provides some guidance about how municipalities can maintain good relationships through appropriate public input into decisions made by Council.

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Alberta Municipal Affairs Municipality of Crowsnest Pass municipal inspection : final report

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A municipal inspection has been conducted for the municipality of Crowsnest Pass following a request from the residents to inquire into the conduct of the CAO, adminstration and mayor and council.... More ≫

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A municipal inspection has been conducted for the municipality of Crowsnest Pass following a request from the residents to inquire into the conduct of the CAO, adminstration and mayor and council. This report draws attention to areas of deficiencies discovered by the inspectors during the course of the inspection and makes a number of recommendations for governance, administration and financial areas of the municipality.

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Alberta Municipal Affairs Town of Smoky Lake municipal inspection : final report

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A municipal inspection has been conducted for the Town of Smoky Lake following a request from the town council to inquire into the conduct of the chief elected official. Although the motion of... More ≫

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A municipal inspection has been conducted for the Town of Smoky Lake following a request from the town council to inquire into the conduct of the chief elected official. Although the motion of Council was directed specifically at the conduct of the Mayor, the inspection was initiated in order to assess all aspects of municipal operations and governance. The inspection identified a number of areas of concern with Council and Administration of the Town of Smoky Lake. The 56 recommendations contained in this report are intended to address the irregular, improper, and improvident conduct of Council and administration.

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Alberta Municipal Affairs Town of Penhold municipal inspection : final report

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A petition was received from the residents of the Town of Penhold in August 2012 requesting the Minister of Municipal Affairs to, open an inquiry into the municipality. Russell Farmer and... More ≫

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A petition was received from the residents of the Town of Penhold in August 2012 requesting the Minister of Municipal Affairs to, open an inquiry into the municipality. Russell Farmer and Associates was appointed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs to complete an inspection. Their inquiry resulted in sixty-three recommendations for improved operations, presented in this report.

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Town of Redcliff municipal inspection report

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In July of 2011, the former Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection to be conducted on the affairs of the Town of Redcliff. This came as a result of a request from council and a... More ≫

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In July of 2011, the former Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection to be conducted on the affairs of the Town of Redcliff. This came as a result of a request from council and a sufficient petition from the residents of the Town of Redcliff (Town). Municipal Affairs inspectors undertook a review of the Town's management and operations and found that, while the Town has been managed and operated for the most part in a manner that is in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, in some instances the Town has been managed and operated in an irregular and improper manner. This report makes 41 recommendations that endeavour to assist the Town in addressing concerns brought forward by residents, and also makes a recommendation to the Minister to issue directives to address those items that are of a more serious nature or a direct contravention of the Municipal Government Act.

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Town of Coronation : municipal inspection report

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The Council of the Town of Coronation requested the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs to review how they are doing their job. Council recognized that they may have problems and wanted to... More ≫

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The Council of the Town of Coronation requested the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs to review how they are doing their job. Council recognized that they may have problems and wanted to improve. The inspection has determined that the Town has been governed in an improper and irregular manner. "Improper" because of councillor conduct: inappropriate councillor conduct and poor Council relations were what triggered Council's request for a municipal inspection. "Irregular" because there are contraventions of the Municipal Government Act. These contraventions must be addressed, and include roles and responsibilities, acting by bylaw or resolution, bylaw adherence, and in camera sessions.

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Municipal inspection report : Town of Lamont, Alberta

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This report documents a municipal inspection conducted on behalf of Alberta Municipal Affairs in the Town of Lamont between December 2012 and February 2013. The report includes nine... More ≫

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This report documents a municipal inspection conducted on behalf of Alberta Municipal Affairs in the Town of Lamont between December 2012 and February 2013. The report includes nine recommendations which are intended to provide improvements in the transparency of the town's government to its citizens, as well as to improve some internal processes, and especially the skills and expertise of many of the town's councillors and staff.

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Alberta Municipal Affairs Town of Daysland municipal inspection : final report

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A petition was received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs from the residents of the Town of Daysland in May 2011 requesting an inquiry into "gross irregularities in the Town of Daysland... More ≫

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A petition was received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs from the residents of the Town of Daysland in May 2011 requesting an inquiry into "gross irregularities in the Town of Daysland (council and administration)". Russell Farmer and Associates was appointed by the Minister to complete an inspection, and this report presents the findings of that inspection.

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Village of Champion municipal inspection

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In July 2011 The Minister of Municipal Affairs received a petition from the electors of the Village of Champion to "conduct an inquiry of the municipal affairs of the Village of Champion for the... More ≫

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In July 2011 The Minister of Municipal Affairs received a petition from the electors of the Village of Champion to "conduct an inquiry of the municipal affairs of the Village of Champion for the year 2010 to present." An inspector was appointed in November 2011 and the inspection took place from January 9 to January 11, 2012. The report of the inspector points out a number of items that appear to be in contravention of the Municipal Government Act. The findings and recommendations in this report are intended to be helpful to the Village Council and residents and hopefully help guide a return to clear understanding and productive discussions among the parties.

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Village of Bawlf : municipal inspection report

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In March 2011 the Village of Bawlf council requested the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs to conduct an inspection into the affairs of the municipality. This report contains 32... More ≫

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In March 2011 the Village of Bawlf council requested the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs to conduct an inspection into the affairs of the municipality. This report contains 32 recommendations relating to village operations and council governance issues. Based on their findings, the inspectors believe the municipality is being managed in an irregular, improvident and improper manner. They also believe the appointment of an Official Administrator to supervise the village would assist Council and Administration in moving past their difficulties in a positive manner.

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