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Now that you’ve been elected : a handbook for elected officials [2013]

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Congratulations on your election to council. This booklet presents an overview of your responsibilities as a municipal councillor and is intended to help you to understand the powers and duties of... More ≫

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Congratulations on your election to council. This booklet presents an overview of your responsibilities as a municipal councillor and is intended to help you to understand the powers and duties of a municipal council.

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Municipal census manual : requirements and guidelines for conducting a municipal census [2013]

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The Municipal Census Manual provides a step-by-step guide for census taking at the municipal level. It assists census coordinators and enumerators in complying with the Determination of Population... More ≫

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The Municipal Census Manual provides a step-by-step guide for census taking at the municipal level. It assists census coordinators and enumerators in complying with the Determination of Population Regulation and all other procedures and policies related to the census. The manual contains a list of mandatory requirements for conducting a census, as well as a number of guidelines and recommendations (see page 11). Some key definitions related to the census appear on the following page.

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Municipal financial reporting requirements

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Section 276 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires every municipality to prepare its annual financial statements in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles for... More ≫

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Section 276 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires every municipality to prepare its annual financial statements in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles for municipal governments recommended by the Canadian Institution of Chartered Accountants (CICA), and in accordance with any modification of the principles or supplementary requirements established by the Minister of Municipal Affairs.

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Governance options for municipal regional services in Alberta

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provides information about regional services commissions, Municipal controlled corporations, regional services and Intermunicipal agreements.

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Village of Vilna : final inspection report

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In March 2010, the Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection into the management and operation of the Village of Vilna. An Inspection requires that the Inspector determine what, if any,... More ≫

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In March 2010, the Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection into the management and operation of the Village of Vilna. An Inspection requires that the Inspector determine what, if any, matters fall within the guidelines of irregular, improper, or improvident conduct by Council, individual councilors or by municipal staff. The inspection determined the village has been governed in an Improvident manner and that it has been administered in an Irregular manner because there are numerous contraventions of both the Municipal Government Act and sound accounting principles.

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Building on strength : a proposal for municipal sustainability for Alberta : report of the Municipal Sustainability Strategy Working Group

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This report sets out recommendations of the Municipal Sustainability Strategy Working Group. The Working Group was formed to provide input to the Minister of Municipal Affairs for the development... More ≫

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This report sets out recommendations of the Municipal Sustainability Strategy Working Group. The Working Group was formed to provide input to the Minister of Municipal Affairs for the development of a strategy to improve the long-term viability of municipalities across the province.

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A quick guide to municipal financial statements

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This guide has been prepared by Alberta Municipal Affairs and is intended to provide examples and explanations of the typical information contained in a municipality’s annual audited financial... More ≫

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This guide has been prepared by Alberta Municipal Affairs and is intended to provide examples and explanations of the typical information contained in a municipality’s annual audited financial statements. It will be of interest to municipal officials and other stakeholders who would like to interpret the information provided in the annual financial statements.

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Municipal administrators' survey 2010

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This report outlines the results of the 2010 survey, and makes comparisons back to 2001, 2004, and 2007.

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Collaborative governance initiative : the smarter way to build win-win solutions in municipal government

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Let's Resolve is an innovative program that provides mediation and dispute resolution support to municipalities who want to improve how they deal with conflict. Through the CGI, the Municipal... More ≫

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Let's Resolve is an innovative program that provides mediation and dispute resolution support to municipalities who want to improve how they deal with conflict. Through the CGI, the Municipal Dispute Resolution Services (MDRS) team can help municipalities assess whether collaborative governance is an appropriate fit and help convene the process and ensure all the prerequisites are in place.

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Intermunicipal dispute resolution initiative : mediation FAQs

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Let's Resolve is an innovative program that provides mediation and dispute resolution support to municipalities who want to improve how they deal with conflict. This fact sheet presents questions... More ≫

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Let's Resolve is an innovative program that provides mediation and dispute resolution support to municipalities who want to improve how they deal with conflict. This fact sheet presents questions and answers about mediation.

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