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Municipal sustainability initiative : capital program guidelines

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The MSI is the Province of Alberta's commitment to provide significant long-term funding to enhance municipal sustainability and to enable municipalities to meet the demands of growth.... More ≫

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The MSI is the Province of Alberta's commitment to provide significant long-term funding to enhance municipal sustainability and to enable municipalities to meet the demands of growth. Municipalities determine projects and activities to be funded by the MSI based on local priorities, within the general qualification criteria set out in the program guidelines.

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Municipal sustainability initiative allocations

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MSI funding is allocated annually and paid to municipalities following legislative approval of the provincial budget, submission of sufficient project applications, and submission and/or... More ≫

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MSI funding is allocated annually and paid to municipalities following legislative approval of the provincial budget, submission of sufficient project applications, and submission and/or certification of Statement of Funding and Expenditures. 2023 is the last year of the MSI. In 2024, the MSI will be replaced with the Local Government Fiscal Framework.

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Municipal sustainability initiative : operating program guidelines

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The MSI is the Province of Alberta's commitment to provide significant long-term funding to enhance municipal sustainability and to enable municipalities to meet the demands of growth.... More ≫

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The MSI is the Province of Alberta's commitment to provide significant long-term funding to enhance municipal sustainability and to enable municipalities to meet the demands of growth. Municipalities determine projects and activities to be funded by the MSI based on local priorities, within the general qualification criteria set out in the program guidelines.

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Public input toolkit [2014]

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This toolkit provides some guidance about how municipalities can maintain good relationships through appropriate public input into decisions made by Council.

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Town of Redcliff municipal inspection report

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In July of 2011, the former Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection to be conducted on the affairs of the Town of Redcliff. This came as a result of a request from council and a... More ≫

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In July of 2011, the former Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection to be conducted on the affairs of the Town of Redcliff. This came as a result of a request from council and a sufficient petition from the residents of the Town of Redcliff (Town). Municipal Affairs inspectors undertook a review of the Town's management and operations and found that, while the Town has been managed and operated for the most part in a manner that is in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, in some instances the Town has been managed and operated in an irregular and improper manner. This report makes 41 recommendations that endeavour to assist the Town in addressing concerns brought forward by residents, and also makes a recommendation to the Minister to issue directives to address those items that are of a more serious nature or a direct contravention of the Municipal Government Act.

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Town of Irricana : municipal inspection report

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The Minister of Municipal Affairs received a petition from electors of the Town of Irricana in May 2011, requesting that a municipal inquiry be conducted for the town. The Minister decided to... More ≫

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The Minister of Municipal Affairs received a petition from electors of the Town of Irricana in May 2011, requesting that a municipal inquiry be conducted for the town. The Minister decided to undertake the municipal inquiry as a municipal inspection and appointed two inspectors. The inspectors found that there are certain aspects of the operation of the municipality that require action, and this report sets out 13 recommendations to address these matters.

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Village of Bawlf : municipal inspection report

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In March 2011 the Village of Bawlf council requested the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs to conduct an inspection into the affairs of the municipality. This report contains 32... More ≫

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In March 2011 the Village of Bawlf council requested the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs to conduct an inspection into the affairs of the municipality. This report contains 32 recommendations relating to village operations and council governance issues. Based on their findings, the inspectors believe the municipality is being managed in an irregular, improvident and improper manner. They also believe the appointment of an Official Administrator to supervise the village would assist Council and Administration in moving past their difficulties in a positive manner.

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Village of Heisler : municipal inspection report

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The citizens of the Village of Heisler petitioned the Minister of Municipal Affairs to conduct an inquiry into the affairs of Village. Following an initial inspection and report, a number of... More ≫

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The citizens of the Village of Heisler petitioned the Minister of Municipal Affairs to conduct an inquiry into the affairs of Village. Following an initial inspection and report, a number of ongoing issues continued to be brought to the attention of Ministry staff, and the Minister felt it appropriate to further review the operations to ensure any new concerns would be addressed. This inspection found that there are certain aspects of the operation of the municipality that require action, and this report sets out four recommendations for the village.

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Village of Donalda : municipal inspection report

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The Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered a municipal inspection be done for the Village of Donalda, following a 2009 petition from the electors of the Village of Donalda that requested the... More ≫

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The Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered a municipal inspection be done for the Village of Donalda, following a 2009 petition from the electors of the Village of Donalda that requested the Minister undertake an inquiry in accordance with section 572 of the Municipal Government Act. The inspectors have found that there are certain aspects of the operation of the municipality that require action, and this report lays out recommendations and directives for the village.

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Governance options for municipal regional services in Alberta

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provides information about regional services commissions, Municipal controlled corporations, regional services and Intermunicipal agreements.

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