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A guide for municipal returning officers in Alberta. Module 1 : election considerations. Module 2 : nominations

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This guide has been developed to assist local jurisdictions in conducting an election in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) and other relevant regulations and legislation.... More ≫

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This guide has been developed to assist local jurisdictions in conducting an election in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) and other relevant regulations and legislation. It is intended that this guide be used as a reference for returning officers who are planning an upcoming municipal election, by-election, or vote on a question or bylaw.

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Notice : new CSA B311:24 safety code for manlifts

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The 2024 edition of the B311:24 Safety Code for manlifts was officially released on October 31, 2024, and is scheduled to come into force on November 1, 2025.

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STANDATA interpretation : fire [National fire Code-2023 Alberta Edition]

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Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council develop Alberta Fire Code STANDATA jointly. Some are issued as province-wide variances or interpretations. Others are information bulletins that... More ≫

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Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council develop Alberta Fire Code STANDATA jointly. Some are issued as province-wide variances or interpretations. Others are information bulletins that provide general advice on related matters. New STANDATA are added on a regular basis.

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Minister's office expenses : Municipal Affairs

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Ministers' office expenses are disclosed to the public on a monthly basis, posted by the end of the following month. Expenses reported are those of the ministers, their executive assistants and... More ≫

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Ministers' office expenses are disclosed to the public on a monthly basis, posted by the end of the following month. Expenses reported are those of the ministers, their executive assistants and their administrative support staff, and are reported in the following categories: meals, accommodation and travel; hospitality and working sessions; and goods, supplies and services.

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Private sewage systems installer certification list

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List of installers that hold a certificate to to obtain permits related to the installation of private sewage systems in Alberta.

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Restricted water and sewer installer certification list

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Lists installers who at the time of publication hold a certificate that entitles them to obtain permits for restricted water and sewer installation. Please note: Private Sewage (PS) certification... More ≫

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Lists installers who at the time of publication hold a certificate that entitles them to obtain permits for restricted water and sewer installation. Please note: Private Sewage (PS) certification includes Water and Sewer (R) certification for municipal water and sewer connection. See Related tab in this record for a link to the private sewage systems installer certification list.

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Municipal Financial and Statistical Data

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Compiles information submitted annually by all Alberta municipalities via the financial information return (FIR) and statistical information return (SIR). The FIR represents a standardized summary... More ≫

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Compiles information submitted annually by all Alberta municipalities via the financial information return (FIR) and statistical information return (SIR). The FIR represents a standardized summary of the information contained in the annual audited financial statements of each municipality including assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, long term debt, and property taxes. The SIR provides basic municipal statistics including population, assessment and tax rate information.

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Changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) 2024

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This collection of fact sheets provides the public, elected officials, and administrators with information to guide them through the 2024 amendments to the Municipal Government Act.

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CAO handbook for Alberta Municipal Chief Administrative Officers [2023 to current]

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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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Changes to the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) 2024

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This collection of fact sheets provides the public, candidates, elected officials, local authority administrators and returning officers with information to guide them through the 2024 amendments... More ≫

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This collection of fact sheets provides the public, candidates, elected officials, local authority administrators and returning officers with information to guide them through the 2024 amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act.

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