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Fire code safety alert : sprinkler systems with antifreeze solutions (NFPA 13, 13D, 13R and 25)

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Outlines possible concerns surrounding the acceptable concentrations of anti-freeze solutions in sprinkler systems and steps being taken to develop information and alternative procedures for... More ≫

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Outlines possible concerns surrounding the acceptable concentrations of anti-freeze solutions in sprinkler systems and steps being taken to develop information and alternative procedures for owners, designers and contractors.

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2012 Post Municipal Dissolution Study Survey: Summary Report

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Municipal dissolution is a form of local government restructuring established by the Municipal Government Act in Alberta. In dissolution, a municipality gives up its incorporated status to become... More ≫

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Municipal dissolution is a form of local government restructuring established by the Municipal Government Act in Alberta. In dissolution, a municipality gives up its incorporated status to become a part of a bordering municipality. Before dissolution can occur, a dissolution study is conducted to examine the finances, governance and services of the municipality. The dissolution study typically includes the development of a dissolution study report, a public meeting, and a vote on dissolution. Input is gathered from the public and together with the dissolution study report, is provided to the Minister. The Minister considers the information before deciding whether to recommend dissolution to the Provincial Cabinet. In June and July 2012, three surveys were conducted to gain feedback and input from residents, as well as elected and administrative officials, who were directly involved in a municipal dissolution study that took place from 2006 to 2011. A total of 18 municipal...

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Safety tips : private sewage treatment systems separation distances

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Provides general information about private sewage treatment systems separation distances

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Administrative law II for assessment review board members and the Municipal Government Board members [2012]

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This manual is used in the course Administrative Law II for Members of Assessment Review Boards, which introduces course participants to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) hearing procedures and... More ≫

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This manual is used in the course Administrative Law II for Members of Assessment Review Boards, which introduces course participants to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) hearing procedures and the legal principles that govern them. The manual, and the course, explains what happens during an ARB hearing process, the legislative provisions that empower ARBs, the principles of fairness and natural justice which underlie the hearing process, and the principles of decision writing.

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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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Ministerial Order L:156/20 [Municipal Affairs]

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Ministerial Order establishing one local assessment review board and one composite assessment review board for Improvement District No. 349, appointing members and a designated officer to each... More ≫

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Ministerial Order establishing one local assessment review board and one composite assessment review board for Improvement District No. 349, appointing members and a designated officer to each board, and establishing compensation rates for members of each board.

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Fire statistics reporting manual

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The Fire Statistics Information System (FSIS) at the Fire Commissioner’s Office of Alberta Municipal Affairs provides a common set of definitions and terminology for reporting fire incident and... More ≫

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The Fire Statistics Information System (FSIS) at the Fire Commissioner’s Office of Alberta Municipal Affairs provides a common set of definitions and terminology for reporting fire incident and other fire protection data, together with a method for systematic data collection, quality control, processing, analysis, and the dissemination of fire statistics in a variety of formats to serve both internal and external client needs. Such a system forms the basis of a dependable body of facts essential for a knowledgeable and economical reduction in both the frequency and severity of fires in the province. Its usefulness extends beyond municipal and provincial to the national level, since it is based on a standard reporting format adopted across Canada. The Fire Statistics Reporting Manual of the Alberta Fire Commissioner's Office contains information, instructions, definitions of variables and categories within variables with corresponding codes, which can be used to input fire incident...

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Ministerial Order L:139/20 [Municipal Affairs]

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Ministerial Order establishing tax penalties for Improvement District No. 349.

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Library policies : questions to ask (a guide to writing policies)

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This guidance document is meant to assist municipal and intermunicipal library boards and library managers in the development of policies which provide for effective library services in their community. More ≫

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This guidance document is meant to assist municipal and intermunicipal library boards and library managers in the development of policies which provide for effective library services in their community.

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Regional collaboration program : program guidelines

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This program supports strategic activities that improve the viability and long-term sustainability of municipalities through regional collaboration and capacity building. Effective April 1, 2012

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