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Designated industrial property (DI) requisition listing by municipality

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Annual listing of the designated industrial property tax requisition by municipality. The cost of assessing designated industrial property is recovered annually through a requisition and paid by... More ≫

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Annual listing of the designated industrial property tax requisition by municipality. The cost of assessing designated industrial property is recovered annually through a requisition and paid by designated industrial property taxpayers. Municipalities collect the designated industrial property tax and remit payment to Municipal Affairs.

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Education property tax requisition comparison report

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This annual resource provides a breakdown of the total education requisition for municipalities in Alberta by residential/farm land requisition and non-residential requisition. Also includes a... More ≫

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This annual resource provides a breakdown of the total education requisition for municipalities in Alberta by residential/farm land requisition and non-residential requisition. Also includes a comparison to requisitions for the previous year for each municipality, and a calculation of the year-over-year percentage change.

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Procedure bylaw and agenda guide [2022]

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This guide 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 guide 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. The guide has been updated to reflect amendments to the Municipal Government Act which impact procedure bylaw and agenda matters.

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Policies and bylaws : a guide for public library boards in Alberta

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A guide to help Alberta public library boards with the creation of local policies that are required under Section 7 of the Libraries Regulation, and safety and use bylaws allowed under Section 36... More ≫

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A guide to help Alberta public library boards with the creation of local policies that are required under Section 7 of the Libraries Regulation, and safety and use bylaws allowed under Section 36 of the Libraries Act. Includes sample policies and bylaws for adaption and use by library boards.

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Alberta 9-1-1 grant program guidelines : 2022 Version

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Explains the 9-1-1 Grant Program, which is intended to support and enhance the delivery and development of local 9-1-1 services throughout Alberta, as delivered by Public Safety Answering Points... More ≫

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Explains the 9-1-1 Grant Program, which is intended to support and enhance the delivery and development of local 9-1-1 services throughout Alberta, as delivered by Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). Includes information on program eligibility, program components, funding conditions, and the application process.

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Pecuniary interest for municipal councillors [2021]

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This manual will assist councillors and the general public in municipalities across Alberta in understanding the provisions relating to pecuniary interest. This document is to be used in... More ≫

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This manual will assist councillors and the general public in municipalities across Alberta in understanding the provisions relating to pecuniary interest. This document is to be used in conjunction with the Municipal Government Act and follows the various procedures as set out in legislation.

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Alberta municipal wildfire assistance program guidelines [2020]

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Explains the Municipal Wildfire Assistance Program, which has been designed to provide financial assistance for the incremental costs incurred by the suppression of wildfires outside Alberta’s... More ≫

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Explains the Municipal Wildfire Assistance Program, which has been designed to provide financial assistance for the incremental costs incurred by the suppression of wildfires outside Alberta’s Forest Protection Area. Includes information on the program's approval process, program eligibility, and expenditure eligibility.

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Non-residential property tax deferral guidelines

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In order to alleviate acute liquidity concerns anticipated as a result of COVID-19, government has asked municipalities to provide a six-month deferral of non-residential education property tax or... More ≫

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In order to alleviate acute liquidity concerns anticipated as a result of COVID-19, government has asked municipalities to provide a six-month deferral of non-residential education property tax or a combined municipal and education property tax deferral that is effectively equivalent to a six month deferral of education property tax. Municipalities are encouraged to consider similar programs to defer the municipal portion of business property taxes to further support local businesses.

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9-1-1 grant program guidelines [2018]

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Explains the 9-1-1 Grant Program, which is intended to support and enhance the delivery and development of local 9-1-1 services throughout Alberta. Includes information on program eligibility,... More ≫

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Explains the 9-1-1 Grant Program, which is intended to support and enhance the delivery and development of local 9-1-1 services throughout Alberta. Includes information on program eligibility, program components, funding conditions, and the application process.

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Municipal census manual : requirements and guidelines for conducting a municipal census [2018]

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The Municipal Census Manual provides a step-by-step guide for census taking at the municipal level. It assists census coordinators and enumerators in complying with the Determination of Population... More ≫

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The Municipal Census Manual provides a step-by-step guide for census taking at the municipal level. It assists census coordinators and enumerators in complying with the Determination of Population Regulation and all other procedures and policies related to the census.

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