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Third-party intermunicipal dispute resolution handbook for municipalities in Alberta

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This handbook is designed for elected officials, chief administrative officers, senior municipal staff and consultants to help understand and make informed decisions on what neutral third-party... More ≫

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This handbook is designed for elected officials, chief administrative officers, senior municipal staff and consultants to help understand and make informed decisions on what neutral third-party dispute resolution option would best meet their needs when resolving intermunicipal disputes. The handbook provides an overview of the four main dispute resolution options, how to select a practitioner, and frequently asked questions.

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Mediation handbook

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The Intermunicipal Dispute Resolution Initiative has been established to address disputes between municipalities or municipalities and another public agency. When parties are flexible and are... More ≫

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The Intermunicipal Dispute Resolution Initiative has been established to address disputes between municipalities or municipalities and another public agency. When parties are flexible and are interested in establishing or maintaining an ongoing relationship, we recommend the mediation process. Involving a third party to help develop solutions both parties can agree on, may help municipalities save money and avoid lengthy and unnecessary legal proceedings. This booklet has been designed as a guide to help you work through the mediation process. The contents describe the advantages of mediation, information on the mediation process, including how to choose a mediator, and a sample contract.

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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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Intermunicipal dispute resolution initiative : mediation roster

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The Ministry is committed to establishing and maintaining a roster of experienced mediators who are available to provide services to municipalities. The roster is not to be seen as a certification... More ≫

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The Ministry is committed to establishing and maintaining a roster of experienced mediators who are available to provide services to municipalities. The roster is not to be seen as a certification of competency of any mediator. Instead, the Ministry will provide municipalities with a list of mediators who have achieved a certain level of training and experience. It should be noted that the Alberta Municipal Affairs does not restrict the selection of mediators to its roster and municipalities are free to select a mediator who is not on the roster. The Ministry will use its roster in responding to requests for recommendations of qualified mediators.

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Intermunicipal dispute resolution initiative : resolving issues together

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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. The IDR Initiative is a service... 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. The IDR Initiative is a service entered into voluntarily by municipalities who feel a neutral third party could help them get to an agreement. The MDRS team can help municipalities assess whether mediation or some other type of conflict resolution method is appropriate, and can help convene the process and ensure all the prerequisites are in place.

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Municipal dispute resolution initiative : local solutions to local issues

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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.

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Municipal dispute resolution services : municipal workshop hosting policy

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MDRS recognizes the importance of self-directed municipal capacity building. The purpose of this policy is to establish and communicate standards for hosting MDRS workshops. The goal is to allow... More ≫

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MDRS recognizes the importance of self-directed municipal capacity building. The purpose of this policy is to establish and communicate standards for hosting MDRS workshops. The goal is to allow municipal organizations to integrate MDRS workshops into their organizational professional development plans and enhance regional municipal capacities.

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Municipal dispute resolution initiative : let's resolve : celebrating 10 years of dispute resolution

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This initiative Offers a range of programs and services assisting municipalities in dealing with conflicts effectively through conflict assessments, assisted facilitation, mediation, training and... More ≫

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This initiative Offers a range of programs and services assisting municipalities in dealing with conflicts effectively through conflict assessments, assisted facilitation, mediation, training and dispute resolution system design to enhance relationships with their municipal neighbours and stakeholders.

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Municipal dispute resolution initiative : five years of resolving disputes together

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Let's Resolve: The Municipal Dispute Resolution Initiative has been involved in 30 mediations over the past five years. With a success rate of over 90 percent - and the resulting major cost... More ≫

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Let's Resolve: The Municipal Dispute Resolution Initiative has been involved in 30 mediations over the past five years. With a success rate of over 90 percent - and the resulting major cost savings for municipalities - the initiative is a key contributor to Alberta Municipal Affairs' vision of creating viable, responsive and well-managed local governments. The first of its kind in Canada, the initiative was awarded Premier's Awards of Excellence in 2000 and 2002, in recognition of its benefits and its business model.

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