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Municipal inspection report : Village of Andrew, Alberta

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Sage Analytics conducted a formal, third-party inspection of the Village of Andrew’s governance and administration from April to October, 2023. A final report was submitted to the Minister of... More ≫

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Sage Analytics conducted a formal, third-party inspection of the Village of Andrew’s governance and administration from April to October, 2023. A final report was submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs in November 2023 and shared with village residents at an open council session held on February 28, 2024.

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Village of Rycroft viability plan and next steps

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Following a request from the electors of the Village of Rycroft, viability review team was established in 2015 to review and recommend whether the Village of Rycroft is viable, and to develop a... More ≫

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Following a request from the electors of the Village of Rycroft, viability review team was established in 2015 to review and recommend whether the Village of Rycroft is viable, and to develop a plan to address the factors contributing to the long-term viability of the village. This document represents the Village of Rycroft Viability Plan as developed by the viability review team. It provides an overview and analysis of village operations over the past 10 years, and provides two options for long-term viability. A detailed analysis of the implications of each option is provided.

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Village of Botha viability plan and next steps

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

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The purpose of the Botha Viability Plan is to provide council, administration and the residents of Botha 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 a declining population, increasing service costs and administrative and operational capacity. This report reflects the spirit of the Government of Alberta’s Municipal Sustainability Strategy and the Village of Botha Viability Review Team’s approach to determining the long-term viability of Botha.

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Village of Willingdon viability plan

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

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The purpose of the Willingdon Viability Plan is to provide council, administration and the residents of Willingdon 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 a declining population, increasing service costs and administrative and operational capacity.

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Brazeau, municipal inspection final report

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A petition from electors was received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs on November 27, 2014 requesting the Minister to undertake an inquiry into the affairs of Brazeau County under section 572... More ≫

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A petition from electors was received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs on November 27, 2014 requesting the Minister to undertake an inquiry into the affairs of Brazeau County under section 572 of the Municipal Government Act. In response to this petition, the Minister ordered that an Inspection be completed, and appointed Russell Farmer and Associates Consulting Ltd as Inspectors. The Inspection identified a number of areas of concern with Council and administration. While these matters are significant, they are viewed generally as opportunities to improve process and understanding, and do not qualify as indications that the County is being governed or operated in an irregular, improper or improvident manner.

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Village of Galahad viability review : viability plan

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In April 2013, the Village of Galahad council submitted a request to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, requesting the Minister undertake a dissolution study in the form of a viability review for... More ≫

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In April 2013, the Village of Galahad council submitted a request to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, requesting the Minister undertake a dissolution study in the form of a viability review for the Village of Galahad. As a result, the Minister initiated the Village of Galahad viability review in May 2013. In July of 2015 the Viability Review Team published this report, which presents and compares two viability options, based on information examined about the current state of the Village of Galahad, feedback from residents in Galahad and the surrounding community, and contributions from both village and county councils.

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Thorhild County municipal inspection : final report

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A petition of electors was received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs in July of 2014 requesting an inquiry into the conduct of Council and the Chief Administrative Officer of Thorhild County.... More ≫

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A petition of electors was received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs in July of 2014 requesting an inquiry into the conduct of Council and the Chief Administrative Officer of Thorhild County. Russell Farmer and Associates was appointed by the Minister to complete an Inspection. A number of concerns were identified during the inspection, in seven areas: working relationships; council operations; role of the county in the regional water services commission; chief administrative officer; human resources practices; financial matters; and additional matters. The report includes 46 recommendations for improved governance and operations.

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Village of Vilna : final inspection report

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In March 2010, the Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection into the management and operation of the Village of Vilna. An Inspection requires that the Inspector determine what, if any,... More ≫

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In March 2010, the Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection into the management and operation of the Village of Vilna. An Inspection requires that the Inspector determine what, if any, matters fall within the guidelines of irregular, improper, or improvident conduct by Council, individual councilors or by municipal staff. The inspection determined the village has been governed in an Improvident manner and that it has been administered in an Irregular manner because there are numerous contraventions of both the Municipal Government Act and sound accounting principles.

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Clear Hills County municipal inspection report

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The citizens of Clear Hills County petitioned the Minister of Municipal Affairs to conduct an inquiry into the affairs of Clear Hills County. The Minister appointed inspectors to conduct an... More ≫

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The citizens of Clear Hills County petitioned the Minister of Municipal Affairs to conduct an inquiry into the affairs of Clear Hills County. The Minister appointed inspectors to conduct an inspection of the County and to act as official administrators to supervise the municipality and the 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.

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