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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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City of Chestermere municipal inspection and financial review : Minister letter to residents

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Letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs to residents of the City of Chestermere concerning the completed municipal inspection and financial review conducted by Deloitte Inc.

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City of Chestermere financial review : reasons for decision

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Sets out the reasons behind the issuing of directives to the City of Chestermere by the Minister of Municipal Affairs following a municipal inspection into the city's financial management from... More ≫

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Sets out the reasons behind the issuing of directives to the City of Chestermere by the Minister of Municipal Affairs following a municipal inspection into the city's financial management from December 2023 to April 2024.ptember, 2022.

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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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City of Chestermere municipal inspection report

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Following a months-long inspection into the City of Chestermere’s finances, Deloitte Inc. released its final inspection report concerning the city's financial management. The report highlights... More ≫

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Following a months-long inspection into the City of Chestermere’s finances, Deloitte Inc. released its final inspection report concerning the city's financial management. The report highlights significant gaps in the city’s financial management and found Chestermere’s finances to have been managed in an irregular, improper and improvident manner between October 18, 2021, and December 4, 2023.

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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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Updated equalized assessment

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In Alberta, equalized assessment is the means of comparing property wealth in a uniform manner for all municipalities. Alberta uses an ad valorem assessment and tax system where property taxes are... More ≫

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In Alberta, equalized assessment is the means of comparing property wealth in a uniform manner for all municipalities. Alberta uses an ad valorem assessment and tax system where property taxes are based on wealth and wealth is measured by the value of property expressed as an assessment. Equalizing an assessment is simply a process of adjusting each municipality's taxable assessment to a common year in accordance with current legislation and policy. The equalization process results in a common provincial assessment base that is used to determine the amount of requisition for each requisitioning body.

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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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