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Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission inspection

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Following a request by the MD of Pincher Creek, the Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an in-depth review and inspection of the Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission with regards to its... More ≫

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Following a request by the MD of Pincher Creek, the Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an in-depth review and inspection of the Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission with regards to its management, administration and operations. The findings of the municipal inspection are contained in this report, along with recommendations.

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Summer Village of Crystal Springs, Alberta : municipal inspection report

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A municipal inspection was conducted for the Summer Village of Crystal Springs, Alberta as directed by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs. This report draws attention to areas of... More ≫

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A municipal inspection was conducted for the Summer Village of Crystal Springs, Alberta as directed by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs. 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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Town of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta : municipal inspection report

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A municipal inspection has been conducted for the Town of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta as requested by the town council and further directed by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs. The... More ≫

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A municipal inspection has been conducted for the Town of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta as requested by the town council and further directed by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs. The inspection found several areas for improvement in the processes and conduct of the town management, administration and operations. The inspection mandate requires the inspection to determine whether the municipality is managed in an irregular, improper or improvident manner. Several recommendations for improvements are provided, but the inspectors found that overall the municipality is not being managed in an irregular, improper or improvident manner.

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Village of Lougheed municipal inspection

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Upon request from the town council of the Village of Lougheed requesting a municipal inspection, the Minister of Municipal Affairs appointed inspectors in January 2016 to conduct an inspection.... More ≫

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Upon request from the town council of the Village of Lougheed requesting a municipal inspection, the Minister of Municipal Affairs appointed inspectors in January 2016 to conduct an inspection. During the inspection inspection, a number of areas of concern were identified which mainly centered around Council, governance principles and administrative matters. This report draws attention to areas of deficiencies discovered by the inspectors during the course of the inspection and makes 61 recommendations.

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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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Town of Fort Macleod, Alberta : municipal inspection report

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A March 2015 petition by electors of the Town of Fort Macleod requested the involvement of Alberta Municipal Affairs to conduct an inquiry into the mayor’s actions. The Minister of Municipal... More ≫

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A March 2015 petition by electors of the Town of Fort Macleod requested the involvement of Alberta Municipal Affairs to conduct an inquiry into the mayor’s actions. The Minister of Municipal Affairs responded by ordering a municipal inspection into the management, administration and operations of the Town. This report draws attention to areas of deficiencies discovered by the inspectors during the course of the inspection and a series of recommendations are made for governance, administration, operations and financial matters to assist the municipality in moving forward towards full legislative compliance and sustainability.

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Village of Acme : municipal inspection report

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In June 2015 The Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection of the management, administration and operations of the Village of Acme. This report is a result of that inspection, and... More ≫

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In June 2015 The Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection of the management, administration and operations of the Village of Acme. This report is a result of that inspection, and includes 17 recommendations which seek to address issues or assist the municipality in its renaissance.

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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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A report on the inspection of the Town of Peace River

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The Minister of Municipal Affairs requested an municipal inspection of the Town of Peace River, following the receival of petititons from some residents of the Town and subsequently from the Town... More ≫

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The Minister of Municipal Affairs requested an municipal inspection of the Town of Peace River, following the receival of petititons from some residents of the Town and subsequently from the Town Council. Based on the inspection conducted, the inspectors believe that the Council needs to ensure that several key changes are made to how the system in Peace River functions, and the report includes a list of 38 recommendations.

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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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