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Municipal cannabis transition program (MCTP) allocations

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Lists allocations by municipality for funding from the Municipal Cannabis Transition Program, a two-year program announced in October 2018 to support municipalities in addressing enforcement and... More ≫

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Lists allocations by municipality for funding from the Municipal Cannabis Transition Program, a two-year program announced in October 2018 to support municipalities in addressing enforcement and administrative costs related to the legalization of cannabis in Alberta.

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CAO handbook for Alberta Municipal Chief Administrative Officers [2018]

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The purpose of this guide is to provide a quick reference to the roles and responsibilities of a municipal chief administrative officer and to the legislation that affects municipalities. This... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to provide a quick reference to the roles and responsibilities of a municipal chief administrative officer and to the legislation that affects municipalities. This guide contains information on legislative requirements for council minutes, bylaws, public access to information, financial reporting, budget preparation, and information on provincial legislation that impacts municipal activities. The main purpose of the guide is to serve as a quick reference to the most commonly-asked questions concerning the roles and responsibilities of municipal administrators.

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Petition to the Minister of Municipal Affairs : information for the general public, elected officials and municipal officers

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The intent of this document is to identify those areas of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) relating to petitions, and to supplement and explain specific sections or applications of the MGA.

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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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Petition to your council : information for the general public, elected officials and municipal officers [2017]

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The intent of this document is to identify those areas of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) relating to petitions to council, and to supplement and explain the petitioning requirements. Topics... More ≫

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The intent of this document is to identify those areas of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) relating to petitions to council, and to supplement and explain the petitioning requirements. Topics covered include: What constitutes a petition within the context of this document and the MGA, the protection of personal information in petitions, who may petition, what can be petitioned, the number of petitioners required, other general requirements, the role of a petition witness, determining whether a petition is sufficient, and council’s response to a sufficient petition.

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Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission inspection

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Following a request by the MD of Pincher Creek, the Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an in-depth review and inspection of the Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission with regards to its... More ≫

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Following a request by the MD of Pincher Creek, the Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an in-depth review and inspection of the Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission with regards to its management, administration and operations. The findings of the municipal inspection are contained in this report, along with recommendations.

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Summer Village of Crystal Springs, Alberta : municipal inspection report

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A municipal inspection was conducted for the Summer Village of Crystal Springs, Alberta as directed by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs. This report draws attention to areas of... More ≫

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A municipal inspection was conducted for the Summer Village of Crystal Springs, Alberta as directed by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs. 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 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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Election procedural manual : a guide for returning officers in Alberta

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This manual will assist returning officers and other election officials in municipalities across Alberta with their election processes and procedures. This document may also be accessed by members... More ≫

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This manual will assist returning officers and other election officials in municipalities across Alberta with their election processes and procedures. This document may also be accessed by members of the public and potential candidates who are seeking to better understand the election process. The manual is to be used in conjunction with the Local Authorities Election Act and follows the various procedures as set out in legislation.

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Running for municipal office in Alberta : a guide for candidates [2017]

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This guide is to help inform candidates seeking nomination and election in municipal elections in Alberta. The guide compliments the Local Authorities Election Act. Members of the general public... More ≫

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This guide is to help inform candidates seeking nomination and election in municipal elections in Alberta. The guide compliments the Local Authorities Election Act. Members of the general public and election officials may also use the guide to better understand requirements of candidates and their role in the municipal election process.

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