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Procedure bylaw and agenda [2017]

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This booklet provides several suggested best practices to be considered when building a procedure bylaw (or rules for meetings) for a municipality, and shows the connection of these bylaws to the... More ≫

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This booklet provides several suggested best practices to be considered when building a procedure bylaw (or rules for meetings) for a municipality, and shows the connection of these bylaws to the agenda. Both the bylaw and the agenda are an integral part of efficient council meetings and are important to the integrity of a municipality’s operation and meeting conduct. They also ensure a level playing field for anyone attending council or council committee meetings and consistent treatment of residents if any issues arise in a meeting that requires a standard procedure.

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Alberta Municipal Affairs profiles summary report : cities

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These reports contain the most up-to-date information on Alberta municipalities by Status Type, Location and History, Contacts, Statistics, Finance and Debt Limit, Property Tax Rates and... More ≫

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These reports contain the most up-to-date information on Alberta municipalities by Status Type, Location and History, Contacts, Statistics, Finance and Debt Limit, Property Tax Rates and Assessment. Other formats and specialized reports are available from the Municipal Affairs website at http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/mc_municipal_profiles.

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Alberta Municipal Affairs profiles summary report : Regional Services Commissions

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These reports contain the most up-to-date information on Alberta municipalities by Status Type, Location and History, Contacts, Statistics, Finance and Debt Limit, Property Tax Rates and... More ≫

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These reports contain the most up-to-date information on Alberta municipalities by Status Type, Location and History, Contacts, Statistics, Finance and Debt Limit, Property Tax Rates and Assessment. Other formats and specialized reports are available from the Municipal Affairs website at http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/mc_municipal_profiles.

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Flood preparedness guide

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This guide is intended to assist residents and emergency management staff throughout Alberta in preparing for floods in their communities. It is not intended as a comprehensive or exhaustive... More ≫

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This guide is intended to assist residents and emergency management staff throughout Alberta in preparing for floods in their communities. It is not intended as a comprehensive or exhaustive document on flooding or preparedness, and should be used in conjunction with other resources as required.

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Pecuniary interest for municipal councillors [2017]

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Explanation of requirements under The Municipal Government Act (MGA).

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Administrative law II for Assessment Review Board members [2017]

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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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Alberta 2014 residential cost manual

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Establishes typical replacement costs for residential buildings and properties based on 2014 replacement costs. The manual uses the full cost pricing of all typical building components including... More ≫

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Establishes typical replacement costs for residential buildings and properties based on 2014 replacement costs. The manual uses the full cost pricing of all typical building components including conventional mark-up. Buildings are classified by type and quality. Basic characteristics such as location, age, actual condition and depreciation can be analyzed, compared and verified.

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Continuing the conversation : further topics for discussion on the Municipal Government Act

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On May 31, 2016, Bill 21, the Modernized Municipal Government Act (MMGA), was introduced to the Legislative Assembly. Following introduction, Municipal Affairs began meeting with stakeholders to... More ≫

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On May 31, 2016, Bill 21, the Modernized Municipal Government Act (MMGA), was introduced to the Legislative Assembly. Following introduction, Municipal Affairs began meeting with stakeholders to gather their thoughts on the proposed changes to the Municipal Government Act. Feedback was gathered over the summer of 2016 and changes to the MMGA were introduced during the Fall 2016 session of the Legislature. Municipal Affairs also began a second round of discussions, with this paper being used to continue the conversation and to raise some technical or clarifying changes that may be necessary to improve the act's effectiveness. The paper includes a discussion and description of emerging topics and how the act could be amended to address them, and a listing of proposed general technical amendments.

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Alberta 2001 residential cost manual

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Alberta Municipal Affairs has produced this manual as a service to municipalities and stakeholders. The manual establishes typical replacement costs for residential buildings and properties based... More ≫

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Alberta Municipal Affairs has produced this manual as a service to municipalities and stakeholders. The manual establishes typical replacement costs for residential buildings and properties based on 2001 replacement costs. The benchmark to establish costs for the Alberta 2001 Residential Cost Manual are typical 2001 replacement costs in the Edmonton area. The manual uses the full cost pricing of all typical building components including conventional mark-up. If supply and demand for buildings are relatively equal, the cost approach should establish a cost base given short run fluctuations in supply and demand. The cost approach was used to provide an equitable comparison of similar buildings however it may not represent the specific construction costs or actual costs incurred by a property owner. Buildings are classified by type and quality. Basic characteristics such as location, age, actual condition and depreciation can be analyzed, compared and verified.

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Detailed assessment audit manual

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The purpose of this manual is to provide stakeholders with a description of the province’s detailed assessment audit program; particularly, the assessment standards and best practices that are... More ≫

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The purpose of this manual is to provide stakeholders with a description of the province’s detailed assessment audit program; particularly, the assessment standards and best practices that are expected to be reflected in the assessment programs of Alberta municipalities. The manual is meant to be used by auditors to facilitate a consistent approach to detailed audits or can be used by municipalities as a tool for self-review.

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