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Petitions : information for the general public, elected officials and municipal officers [2014]

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The intent of this document is to identify those areas of the Municipal Government Act relating to petitions, and to supplement and explain specific sections or applications of the Act. Appendix A... More ≫

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The intent of this document is to identify those areas of the Municipal Government Act relating to petitions, and to supplement and explain specific sections or applications of the Act. Appendix A is a listing of the applicable references to petitions within the Act.

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Alberta Municipal Affairs Municipality of Crowsnest Pass municipal inspection : final report

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A municipal inspection has been conducted for the municipality of Crowsnest Pass following a request from the residents to inquire into the conduct of the CAO, adminstration and mayor and council.... More ≫

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A municipal inspection has been conducted for the municipality of Crowsnest Pass following a request from the residents to inquire into the conduct of the CAO, adminstration and mayor and council. This report draws attention to areas of deficiencies discovered by the inspectors during the course of the inspection and makes a number of recommendations for governance, administration and financial areas of the municipality.

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Village of Cremona viability review : what we have heard : a summary of public input

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The What We Have Heard report is intended to inform and support the Village of Cremona Viability Review Team's work in determining the viability of the Village of Cremona. The What We have Heard... More ≫

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The What We Have Heard report is intended to inform and support the Village of Cremona Viability Review Team's work in determining the viability of the Village of Cremona. The What We have Heard report contains a compilation of public input that was received by the Viability Review Team following the release of the Initial Findings Report in April 2013. Input was gathered from a public meeting held in Cremona on May 22, 2013, and from written submissions received from May 3, 2013 to May 31, 2013. Written submissions were accepted by mail, fax and email.

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Alberta Municipal Affairs Town of Smoky Lake municipal inspection : final report

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A municipal inspection has been conducted for the Town of Smoky Lake following a request from the town council to inquire into the conduct of the chief elected official. Although the motion of... More ≫

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A municipal inspection has been conducted for the Town of Smoky Lake following a request from the town council to inquire into the conduct of the chief elected official. Although the motion of Council was directed specifically at the conduct of the Mayor, the inspection was initiated in order to assess all aspects of municipal operations and governance. The inspection identified a number of areas of concern with Council and Administration of the Town of Smoky Lake. The 56 recommendations contained in this report are intended to address the irregular, improper, and improvident conduct of Council and administration.

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Alberta Municipal Affairs Town of Penhold municipal inspection : final report

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A petition was received from the residents of the Town of Penhold in August 2012 requesting the Minister of Municipal Affairs to, open an inquiry into the municipality. Russell Farmer and... More ≫

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A petition was received from the residents of the Town of Penhold in August 2012 requesting the Minister of Municipal Affairs to, open an inquiry into the municipality. Russell Farmer and Associates was appointed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs to complete an inspection. Their inquiry resulted in sixty-three recommendations for improved operations, presented in this report.

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Town of Redcliff municipal inspection report

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In July of 2011, the former Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection to be conducted on the affairs of the Town of Redcliff. This came as a result of a request from council and a... More ≫

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In July of 2011, the former Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection to be conducted on the affairs of the Town of Redcliff. This came as a result of a request from council and a sufficient petition from the residents of the Town of Redcliff (Town). Municipal Affairs inspectors undertook a review of the Town's management and operations and found that, while the Town has been managed and operated for the most part in a manner that is in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, in some instances the Town has been managed and operated in an irregular and improper manner. This report makes 41 recommendations that endeavour to assist the Town in addressing concerns brought forward by residents, and also makes a recommendation to the Minister to issue directives to address those items that are of a more serious nature or a direct contravention of the Municipal Government Act.

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Town of Coronation : municipal inspection report

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The Council of the Town of Coronation requested the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs to review how they are doing their job. Council recognized that they may have problems and wanted to... More ≫

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The Council of the Town of Coronation requested the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs to review how they are doing their job. Council recognized that they may have problems and wanted to improve. The inspection has determined that the Town has been governed in an improper and irregular manner. "Improper" because of councillor conduct: inappropriate councillor conduct and poor Council relations were what triggered Council's request for a municipal inspection. "Irregular" because there are contraventions of the Municipal Government Act. These contraventions must be addressed, and include roles and responsibilities, acting by bylaw or resolution, bylaw adherence, and in camera sessions.

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Village of Cremona viability review : initial findings report

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The Initial Findings Report was developed as part of the Village of Cremona Viability Review in order to determine the viability of the Village of Cremona as a municipality. The structure of this... More ≫

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The Initial Findings Report was developed as part of the Village of Cremona Viability Review in order to determine the viability of the Village of Cremona as a municipality. The structure of this report reflects the spirit of the Government of Alberta's Municipal Sustainability Strategy, and the Viability Review Team's approach to the determination of the village's viability.

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Municipal inspection report : Town of Lamont, Alberta

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This report documents a municipal inspection conducted on behalf of Alberta Municipal Affairs in the Town of Lamont between December 2012 and February 2013. The report includes nine... More ≫

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This report documents a municipal inspection conducted on behalf of Alberta Municipal Affairs in the Town of Lamont between December 2012 and February 2013. The report includes nine recommendations which are intended to provide improvements in the transparency of the town's government to its citizens, as well as to improve some internal processes, and especially the skills and expertise of many of the town's councillors and staff.

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Alberta Municipal Affairs Town of Daysland municipal inspection : final report

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A petition was received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs from the residents of the Town of Daysland in May 2011 requesting an inquiry into "gross irregularities in the Town of Daysland... More ≫

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A petition was received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs from the residents of the Town of Daysland in May 2011 requesting an inquiry into "gross irregularities in the Town of Daysland (council and administration)". Russell Farmer and Associates was appointed by the Minister to complete an inspection, and this report presents the findings of that inspection.

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