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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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Ministerial Order MSD:033/24 [Municipal Affairs]

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A municipal inspection of the City of Chestermere's financial management was conducted by Deloitte Inc. from December 2023 to April 2024. This ministerial order sets out binding directives issued... More ≫

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A municipal inspection of the City of Chestermere's financial management was conducted by Deloitte Inc. from December 2023 to April 2024. This ministerial order sets out binding directives issued by the Minister of the Municipal Affairs following release of the inspection report.

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Supplementary accounting principles and standards regulation

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Intended for a municipality’s designated officers, this factsheet provides general information on Alberta’s Supplementary Accounting Principles and Standards Regulation and the requirements for... More ≫

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Intended for a municipality’s designated officers, this factsheet provides general information on Alberta’s Supplementary Accounting Principles and Standards Regulation and the requirements for annual financial reporting.

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Alberta municipal sustainability strategy : self-assessment questionnaire : promoting municipal sustainability [2024]

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The self-assessment questionnaire is intended to provide local municipal councils and administrations with a tool to evaluate and understand their current situation, to identify areas of strength... More ≫

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The self-assessment questionnaire is intended to provide local municipal councils and administrations with a tool to evaluate and understand their current situation, to identify areas of strength to continue building upon, and also to identify areas where improvement may be desirable or necessary. The questionnaire provides linkages to capacity-building tools, offering easy access to meaningful opportunities to strengthen municipal performance where desired or necessary. Information on interpreting the results of the questionnaire, and determining next steps, is included at the end of the questionnaire.

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Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) & Municipal Government Act (MGA) : combined feedback summary from sessions, email submissions and public survey

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This two-page information sheet provides a summary of the results of a public engagement process to explore amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act and Municipal Government Act which... More ≫

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This two-page information sheet provides a summary of the results of a public engagement process to explore amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act and Municipal Government Act which would enhance accountability and public trust in local elections and local elected officials. The public engagement was conducted by Municipal Affairs between June 29 to July 22, 2022 of municipal associations were also contacted to gather additional input. Representatives of municipal associations were also contacted to gather additional input.

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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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A guide to tax recovery in Alberta [2024]

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This manual has been created to assist municipal officials and other stakeholders in working through the three tax recovery processes allowed under the Municipal Government Act (MGA), RSA 2000,... More ≫

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This manual has been created to assist municipal officials and other stakeholders in working through the three tax recovery processes allowed under the Municipal Government Act (MGA), RSA 2000, Chapter M-26. This manual contains detailed descriptions of the steps required to satisfy the legislative requirements relating to the various tax recovery processes. It also contains checklists that highlight the main steps and timelines. Links to the various forms required by Alberta Land Titles or the Personal Property Registry are also included.

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Information bulletin [Municipal Affairs] [2017 to current]

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Information bulletins highlights legislated dates and deadlines for municipal governments in Alberta.

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Property tax credit guidelines : Provincial Education Requisition Credit, Designated Industrial Requisition Credit

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These guidelines and supporting documentation will assist municipalities in applying for the Provincial Education Requisition Credit for uncollectable education property taxes on oil and gas... More ≫

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These guidelines and supporting documentation will assist municipalities in applying for the Provincial Education Requisition Credit for uncollectable education property taxes on oil and gas properties and for the Designated Industrial Requisition Credit for any uncollectable Designated Industrial property tax requisition. The two programs were established to assist municipalities where taxes related to requisitioned amounts cannot be collected from property owners.

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Local Government Fiscal Framework program guidelines

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The Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) is Alberta’s primary funding mechanism for providing local governments with predictable infrastructure and operating grant support. Local governments... More ≫

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The Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) is Alberta’s primary funding mechanism for providing local governments with predictable infrastructure and operating grant support. Local governments determine projects and activities to be funded by the LGFF based on local priorities, within the general qualification criteria set out in the program guidelines. The LGFF is replacing the Municipal Sustainability Initiative, which was in place from 2007 to 2023.

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