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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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Police Officer Grant payments to municipalities

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In March 2008, the Premier led the initiative of adding 300 police officers over a three year period. Municipalities responsible for providing their own municipal policing (towns/cities/urban ... More ≫

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In March 2008, the Premier led the initiative of adding 300 police officers over a three year period. Municipalities responsible for providing their own municipal policing (towns/cities/urban service areas over 5,000 in population) were eligible for this funding. No applications were required and the program provides a grant to the municipality of up to $100,000 per position, per year. This funding is ongoing but is dependent on funding allocations each year.

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Municipal policing assistance grants to urban municipalities [2020-2021]

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The Municipal Policing Assistance Grant Program (MPAG) helps communities meet the costs of policing services and supports government's commitment to address the financial impact of policing on ... More ≫

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The Municipal Policing Assistance Grant Program (MPAG) helps communities meet the costs of policing services and supports government's commitment to address the financial impact of policing on municipalities. Municipalities are expected to use the funds to ensure adequate and effective policing and policing oversight, to assist in implementation of provincial policing initiatives, and/or to enhance policing services to residents. All municipalities that pay for their own policing qualify for this program. The grant is issued annually and no application is required. Recipients must provide reports on how the grant funds were used.

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Municipal policing assistance grants to urban municipalities [2019-2020]

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The Municipal Policing Assistance Grant Program (MPAG) helps communities meet the costs of policing services and supports government's commitment to address the financial impact of policing on ... More ≫

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The Municipal Policing Assistance Grant Program (MPAG) helps communities meet the costs of policing services and supports government's commitment to address the financial impact of policing on municipalities. Municipalities are expected to use the funds to ensure adequate and effective policing and policing oversight, to assist in implementation of provincial policing initiatives, and/or to enhance policing services to residents. All municipalities that pay for their own policing qualify for this program. The grant is issued annually and no application is required. Recipients must provide reports on how the grant funds were used.

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Municipal policing assistance grants to urban municipalities [2018-2019]

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The objectives of the Municipal Policing Assistance Grant Program (MPAG) are to help communities better meet the costs of policing services, and support government's commitment to address the ... More ≫

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The objectives of the Municipal Policing Assistance Grant Program (MPAG) are to help communities better meet the costs of policing services, and support government's commitment to address the financial impact of policing on municipalities. The municipality is expected to use the funds to ensure it has adequate and effective policing and policing oversight, assist in implementation of provincial policing initiatives, and/or enhance policing services to its residents. All municipalities that pay for their own policing qualify for this program. Recipients must provide reports on how the grant funds were used. The grant is issued annually to all eligible municipalities and no application is required.

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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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