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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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Village of Hussar viability plan and next steps

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The Village of Hussar Viability Plan was developed by a viability review team appointed to review the municipality's governance, finances, infrastructure and services to determine whether changes... More ≫

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The Village of Hussar Viability Plan was developed by a viability review team appointed to review the municipality's governance, finances, infrastructure and services to determine whether changes to the municipality are required for it to remain viable. This document contains the viability review team's findings and presents two possible options for the long-term viability of Hussar.

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Village of Hill Spring viability plan

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The purpose of the Hill Spring Viability Plan is to provide council, administration and the residents of Hill Spring an opportunity to discuss and debate the future of their village. This document... More ≫

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The purpose of the Hill Spring Viability Plan is to provide council, administration and the residents of Hill Spring an opportunity to discuss and debate the future of their village. This document outlines the village’s current finances, governance, services and infrastructure. It also highlights the village’s viability issues including limited non-residential assessment base, the declining population, increasing service costs, a high dependence on government grants, and the reliance on community volunteers to undertake tasks essential to operation of the village.

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Village of Minburn viability review : viability plan

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In January 2013, the Minister of Municipal Affairs initiated a dissolution study for the Village of Minburn, having received a petition from the electors of Village of Minburn to undertake such a... More ≫

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In January 2013, the Minister of Municipal Affairs initiated a dissolution study for the Village of Minburn, having received a petition from the electors of Village of Minburn to undertake such a study. A viability review team was established. Based on the information analyzed by the viability review team and the input collected from residents, it determined that the Village of Minburn is trending towards non-viability. The viability review team developed this viability plan with two options for village residents to consider and vote on.

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Village of Minburn viability review : initial findings report

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The Village of Minburn is a municipality located in the County of Minburn with a population of 105 residents. In recent years, the village has encountered challenges with a number of viability... More ≫

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The Village of Minburn is a municipality located in the County of Minburn with a population of 105 residents. In recent years, the village has encountered challenges with a number of viability issues, including, but not limited to: fluctuations in the village's population, the lack of development and growth in the community, the loss of businesses in the village, pending cuts to grant funding for the operations of the village, ability to attract and retain qualified municipal staff, and the cost of replacing existing infrastructure. These issues, along with a sufficient petition from village electors requesting that Municipal Affairs conduct a dissolution study of the village, prompted the viability review for the Village of Minburn.

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A quick guide to municipal financial statements

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This guide has been prepared by Alberta Municipal Affairs and is intended to provide examples and explanations of the typical information contained in a municipality’s annual audited financial... More ≫

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This guide has been prepared by Alberta Municipal Affairs and is intended to provide examples and explanations of the typical information contained in a municipality’s annual audited financial statements. It will be of interest to municipal officials and other stakeholders who would like to interpret the information provided in the annual financial statements.

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Municipal administrators' survey 2010

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This report outlines the results of the 2010 survey, and makes comparisons back to 2001, 2004, and 2007.

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Building communities through local government : a resource for municipal officials

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This resource was developed with the assistance of Grade 6 teachers, students, municipal officials and staff of both Alberta Education and Alberta Municipal Affairs. This resource for municipal... More ≫

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This resource was developed with the assistance of Grade 6 teachers, students, municipal officials and staff of both Alberta Education and Alberta Municipal Affairs. This resource for municipal officials is designed to support, enrich and extend the experiences that Grade 6 students have in their study of local government. At the heart of this resource are approaches, strategies and tools that encourage citizen involvement and participation – by students, teachers, municipal officials and community members.

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