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Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act

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The Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act sets out requirements and deadlines for public financial reporting, and establishes the government’s fiscal framework. The budget requirements... More ≫

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The Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act sets out requirements and deadlines for public financial reporting, and establishes the government’s fiscal framework. The budget requirements include: preparing a three-year government strategic plan and three year ministry business plans, both with performance measures, preparing the fiscal plan on the same basis as the year-end financial statements and requiring three-year forecasts, assumptions on which the forecasts are based and their related sensitivities, and the forecast of government debt. The Act requires the Estimates / fiscal plan to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly prior to the end of February, and quarterly and mid-year fiscal and economic updates to be published on or before the end of August, November and February. The Act also prescribes the content of government and ministry annual reports, including reporting on the results of performance measures, and requires a final year-end report and Annual...

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Public Sector Employers Act

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PESA provides the President of Treasury Board, Minster of Finance (Minister) with the legislative authority to issue directives that set strategic direction in public sector bargaining, including... More ≫

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PESA provides the President of Treasury Board, Minster of Finance (Minister) with the legislative authority to issue directives that set strategic direction in public sector bargaining, including term and fiscal limits, and the means to ensure that government direction is met prior to agreement being reached. PESA also allows the Minister to request various kinds of bargaining related information around compensation, employment and labour market data from affected employers. The legislation applies to Alberta Health Services and related health care providers, and most post-secondary institutions, school boards (for education support services only) and select agencies, boards and commissions. The legislation does not apply to Teachers or the Alberta Public Service.

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Public Service Act

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The Public Service Act governs the Alberta Public Service. The act establishes the Public Service Commission, allows appointment of the Public Service Commissioner and outlines the duties of the... More ≫

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The Public Service Act governs the Alberta Public Service. The act establishes the Public Service Commission, allows appointment of the Public Service Commissioner and outlines the duties of the Public Service Commissioner, including the responsibility for administering the act. The act enables the delegation of powers and duties to designated officials, creates the classification and official pay plans, sets policy governing recruitment, selection and appointments, and provides for the conditions of service, including obligations of Designated Office Holders, and authorizes the Code of Conduct and Ethics and supplementary Codes for departments.

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Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act

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This act requires the Government of Alberta and public sector bodies to annually disclose compensation information for employees earning over a specified threshold and all board members. This is... More ≫

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This act requires the Government of Alberta and public sector bodies to annually disclose compensation information for employees earning over a specified threshold and all board members. This is commonly known as the sunshine list.

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Alberta Public Agencies Governance Exemption Regulation

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The Public Trustee appointed under the Public Trustee Act is excluded from the application of the Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act.

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Municipal Investment Regulation

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This regulation repeals four municipal investment regulations (Investment Regulation, Major Cities Investment Regulation, Muni Funds Investment Regulation, and MuniSERP Investment Regulation) and... More ≫

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This regulation repeals four municipal investment regulations (Investment Regulation, Major Cities Investment Regulation, Muni Funds Investment Regulation, and MuniSERP Investment Regulation) and consolidates them into one regulation (the Municipal Investment Regulation). In addition to those investments authorized under section 250 of the Municipal Government Act, this regulation provides additional investment opportunities for municipalities, with some specific provisions for the cities of Calgary, Edmonton, and Medicine Hat, as well as for the Alberta Municipal Services Corporation

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Public Sector Compensation Transparency General Regulation

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This regulation establishes supporting rules for disclosure of compensation and exempts certain entities.

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Municipal Government Act

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The Act empowers municipalities to shape their communities. It regulates how municipalities are funded and how as local governments they should govern and plan for growth.

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Regulations Act

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This act describes the details about regulations including rules on filing and publishing. It establishes the role of the Registrar of Regulations and sets out the Registrar's responsibilities.

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Financial Administration Act

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The Financial Administration Act establishes the general financial management framework for government. This Act establishes the Treasury Board and its role and authority. This Act establishes the... More ≫

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The Financial Administration Act establishes the general financial management framework for government. This Act establishes the Treasury Board and its role and authority. This Act establishes the process to authorize government spending and defines the rules for how public monies are collected and disbursed. The Act defines sets the rules for government borrowing, the use of guarantees and indemnities for making investments.

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