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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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Thorhild County municipal inspection : final report

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A petition of electors was received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs in July of 2014 requesting an inquiry into the conduct of Council and the Chief Administrative Officer of Thorhild County.... More ≫

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A petition of electors was received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs in July of 2014 requesting an inquiry into the conduct of Council and the Chief Administrative Officer of Thorhild County. Russell Farmer and Associates was appointed by the Minister to complete an Inspection. A number of concerns were identified during the inspection, in seven areas: working relationships; council operations; role of the county in the regional water services commission; chief administrative officer; human resources practices; financial matters; and additional matters. The report includes 46 recommendations for improved governance and operations.

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Clear Hills County municipal inspection report

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The citizens of Clear Hills County petitioned the Minister of Municipal Affairs to conduct an inquiry into the affairs of Clear Hills County. The Minister appointed inspectors to conduct an... More ≫

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The citizens of Clear Hills County petitioned the Minister of Municipal Affairs to conduct an inquiry into the affairs of Clear Hills County. The Minister appointed inspectors to conduct an inspection of the County and to act as official administrators to supervise the municipality and the 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.

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