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Assessment bulletin [Municipal Affairs] [2000-2010]

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The purpose of the following assessment bulletins is to inform municipalities and assessors about specific property assessment matters.

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Standards and best practices for public libraries in Alberta

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This resource is meant to support libraries and library boards in providing library services to their communities by explaining the standards with which each library or library board must comply... More ≫

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This resource is meant to support libraries and library boards in providing library services to their communities by explaining the standards with which each library or library board must comply and outlining best practices to support the provision of high-quality services.

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Guide to equalized assessment in Alberta : a layperson's guide

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This guide provides stakeholders with general information about equalized assessments and how they are used to support provincial and regional programs.

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Village of Vilna : final inspection report

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In March 2010, the Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection into the management and operation of the Village of Vilna. An Inspection requires that the Inspector determine what, if any,... More ≫

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In March 2010, the Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection into the management and operation of the Village of Vilna. An Inspection requires that the Inspector determine what, if any, matters fall within the guidelines of irregular, improper, or improvident conduct by Council, individual councilors or by municipal staff. The inspection determined the village has been governed in an Improvident manner and that it has been administered in an Irregular manner because there are numerous contraventions of both the Municipal Government Act and sound accounting principles.

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Ministerial Order M:003/10 [Municipal Affairs]

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Amends item six of Ministerial Order No. M:001/10 to correctly state that fees are to be made payable to the “Minister of Finance.”

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Administrative law II for assessment review board members and the Municipal Government Board members [2010]

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This manual is used in the course Administrative Law II for Members of Assessment Review Boards, which introduces course participants to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) hearing procedures and... More ≫

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This manual is used in the course Administrative Law II for Members of Assessment Review Boards, which introduces course participants to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) hearing procedures and the legal principles that govern them. The manual, and the course, explains what happens during an ARB hearing process, the legislative provisions that empower ARBs, the principles of fairness and natural justice which underlie the hearing process, and the principles of decision writing.

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Alberta guidelines for residential rainwater harvesting systems 2010 handbook

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This document is aimed at a wide audience, including homeowners, engineers, architects, contractors, developers, regulators, as well as members from municipal, provincial and federal levels of... More ≫

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This document is aimed at a wide audience, including homeowners, engineers, architects, contractors, developers, regulators, as well as members from municipal, provincial and federal levels of government. Background information on each aspect of a RWH system is discussed and relevant clauses from existing codes and regulations, standards, and guidelines are presented, as well as additional design criteria derived from recent field experience and international best practices for rainwater harvesting. An accompanying document, Alberta Guidelines for Residential Rainwater Harvesting Systems – 2010 is a more concise version of this document, and is recommended for individuals with knowledge of the building sector and the basic trades involved in rainwater harvesting (i.e., plumbing, electrical, and site service work).

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Principles of assessment I for Assessment Review Board Members and the Municipal Government Board Members

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This manual is part of a training program, approved by the Minister, which is mandatory for persons who wish to become qualified to participate in a hearing as a member of an assessment review... More ≫

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This manual is part of a training program, approved by the Minister, which is mandatory for persons who wish to become qualified to participate in a hearing as a member of an assessment review board. The material contained in this manual has been prepared by Alberta Municipal Affairs for information and for educational purposes. This manual is intended as an educational aid for persons in tribunal work, and should not be used as a substitute for current legislation.

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Principles of assessment II for Municipal Government Board Members

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This manual is part of a training program, approved by the Minister, which is mandatory for persons who wish to become qualified to participate in a hearing as a member of the Municipal Government... More ≫

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This manual is part of a training program, approved by the Minister, which is mandatory for persons who wish to become qualified to participate in a hearing as a member of the Municipal Government Board. The material contained in this manual has been prepared by Alberta Municipal Affairs for information and for educational purposes. This manual is intended as an educational aid for persons in tribunal work, and any portion of it should not be used as a substitute for current legislation.

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Administrative law I for assessment review board clerks and the Municipal Government Board administrator [2010]

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Through interactive exercises, case studies and a hands-on review of forms and procedures, you will learn about: The importance of ethical conduct related to assessment review boards; What is... More ≫

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Through interactive exercises, case studies and a hands-on review of forms and procedures, you will learn about: The importance of ethical conduct related to assessment review boards; What is involved in the hearing process, and; The principles of good decision making and writing. In addition, the objective of this workshop is to develop a basic understanding of the administrative obligations when processing a complaint, the principles of fair process in an assessment hearing process, working with an assessment review board panel and supporting decision making and writing.

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