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Implementation fact sheet : Municipal Government Act (MGA) joint use and planning agreements

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This fact sheet outlines the requirements for joint use and planning agreements between school boards and municipalities.

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Amendments to the Municipal Government Act under Bill 48, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020 : implementation fact sheets

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These fact sheets explain changes made to Part 17 of the Municipal Government Act through Bill 48, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020.

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Subdivision and development appeal board training guidebook [2018]

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This guidebook is intended for municipalities, subdivision and development appeal boards, clerks and members to support the learning required for meeting the obligations of provincial legislation... More ≫

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This guidebook is intended for municipalities, subdivision and development appeal boards, clerks and members to support the learning required for meeting the obligations of provincial legislation to conduct the subdivision/development appeal hearing process. It is meant to serve as foundation for training and achievement of knowledge to ensure minimum standards of practice for planning decisions within a tribunal hearing setting.

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Amendments to the Municipal Government Act, 2015-2017 : implementation fact sheets

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After a significant period of consultation with municipalities, industry and Albertans, the Government of Alberta passed new legislation and developed new regulations to update the Municipal... More ≫

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After a significant period of consultation with municipalities, industry and Albertans, the Government of Alberta passed new legislation and developed new regulations to update the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and better reflect the needs of municipalities and Albertans. A series of implementation fact sheets have been developed to support the understanding and implementation of the new legislation by municipal elected officials, administrators, industry and the general public. These fact sheets cover changes to the Act as they pertain to the broad areas of governance, planning and development, and assessment and taxation.

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A guide to the new legislative requirements for municipal financial & capital plans

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This guide provides information to assist municipalities with the development of multi-year financial and capital plans as a result of legislative changes to the Municipal Government Act from 2015... More ≫

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This guide provides information to assist municipalities with the development of multi-year financial and capital plans as a result of legislative changes to the Municipal Government Act from 2015 to 2017. Included in the record is an excel spreadsheet containing samples and templates for an operating budget and three-year financial plan, a five-year capital plan, and a tax rate bylaw worksheet.

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Guidebook for preparing a municipal development plan

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This guidebook has been written for municipalities who will be preparing their first municipal development plan. It is meant to aid the Chief Administrative Officer and the municipal council in... More ≫

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This guidebook has been written for municipalities who will be preparing their first municipal development plan. It is meant to aid the Chief Administrative Officer and the municipal council in ensuring that the municipality meets the obligations of provincial legislation and creates a plan that benefits the community. A municipal development plan communicates the long-term desired land use for a community and serves as a high-level blueprint showing how a community is expected to change over time and the shape it will take in the future.

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Subdivision and development appeal board (SDAB) 2014 training manual

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Subdivision and Development Appeal Boards (SDAB) hear appeals from municipal subdivision and development authorities. By hearing appeals and making decisions on land use in Alberta, an SDAB... More ≫

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Subdivision and Development Appeal Boards (SDAB) hear appeals from municipal subdivision and development authorities. By hearing appeals and making decisions on land use in Alberta, an SDAB fulfills a vital function in achieving the goals of orderly, beneficial and economic development. Appeal board decisions shape the community and affect the lives of developers, neighbours, citizens, and businesses. The goal of this training manual is to provide individuals with enough information to be able to identify potential issues that may arise during an appeal hearing. The manual will support an appeal board in conducting effective hearings, making and writing legally binding decisions, and acting within the scope of its authority.

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The legislative framework for regional and municipal planning, subdivision and development control

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This document discusses the legislated regional and municipal planning framework, outlines the legislated steps in the subdivision and development control process, and notes the statutory... More ≫

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This document discusses the legislated regional and municipal planning framework, outlines the legislated steps in the subdivision and development control process, and notes the statutory exemptions and limitations to municipal planning authority.

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