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Canada Community-Building Fund : 2023 outcomes report

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Municipal Affairs is required to prepare outcomes reports for the federal government in 2018 and 2023 describing how communities benefit from federal Canada Community-Building Fund (formerly... More ≫

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Municipal Affairs is required to prepare outcomes reports for the federal government in 2018 and 2023 describing how communities benefit from federal Canada Community-Building Fund (formerly Federal Gas Tax Fund) funding. The report also describes the impact of Canada Community-Building Fund and how local governments are improving their planning and asset management practices.

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Recall of a municipal councillor handbook

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This document identifies those areas of the Municipal Government Act relating to petitions to municipalities and supplements and explains the petitioning requirements with respect to recall petitions.

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CAO handbook for Alberta Municipal Chief Administrative Officers [2023]

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The purpose of this guide is to provide a quick reference to the roles and responsibilities of a municipal chief administrative officer and to the legislation that affects municipalities. This... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to provide a quick reference to the roles and responsibilities of a municipal chief administrative officer and to the legislation that affects municipalities. This guide contains information on legislative requirements for council minutes, bylaws, public access to information, financial reporting, budget preparation, and information on provincial legislation that impacts municipal activities, just to name a few. The main purpose is to provide a quick reference to the most commonly asked questions concerning the roles and responsibilities of municipal administrators.

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Petition to the Minister : information for Albertans, elected officials and municipal officers

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This guide provides information to the public on what matters they can petition the Minister of Municipal Affairs, how they can complete a petition, and provides information on what happens to a... More ≫

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This guide provides information to the public on what matters they can petition the Minister of Municipal Affairs, how they can complete a petition, and provides information on what happens to a petition after it is received by the Minister.

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Municipal census manual : requirements and guidelines for conducting a municipal census [2022]

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The Municipal Census Manual provides a step-by-step guide for conducting a census at the municipal level. It assists census coordinators and enumerators in complying with the Municipal Census ... More ≫

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The Municipal Census Manual provides a step-by-step guide for conducting a census at the municipal level. It assists census coordinators and enumerators in complying with the Municipal Census Regulation and all other procedures and policies related to the census.

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Community revitalization levy program : program guidelines

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Program guidelines for the relaunched Community Revitalization Levy program. The document outlines what the program is, how it works and the steps for a municipality to apply.

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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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Statistical information return (SIR) instructions

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Each year, each municipality must prepare and submit an annual Statistical Information Return (SIR), which must be signed by the Chief Administrative Officer, or duly authorized signing officer.... More ≫

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Each year, each municipality must prepare and submit an annual Statistical Information Return (SIR), which must be signed by the Chief Administrative Officer, or duly authorized signing officer. The SIR is typically required to be submitted to Municipal Affairs by May 1 in each year. In 2017, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs transitioned to using a unique submission and starting in 2018 portions of the SIR form has been pre-populated using information from the previous year’s SIR.

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Canada Community-Building Fund : program guidelines

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Guideline document to provide eligible applicants to the Canada Community-Building Fund program information on the requirements of the program. Applicants are restricted to Alberta municipalities,... More ≫

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Guideline document to provide eligible applicants to the Canada Community-Building Fund program information on the requirements of the program. Applicants are restricted to Alberta municipalities, Metis Settlements, and the Townsite of Redwood Meadows.

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Alberta 9-1-1 grant program guidelines : 2022 Version

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Explains the 9-1-1 Grant Program, which is intended to support and enhance the delivery and development of local 9-1-1 services throughout Alberta, as delivered by Public Safety Answering Points... More ≫

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Explains the 9-1-1 Grant Program, which is intended to support and enhance the delivery and development of local 9-1-1 services throughout Alberta, as delivered by Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). Includes information on program eligibility, program components, funding conditions, and the application process.

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