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Local Government Fiscal Framework funding

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The Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) is Alberta’s primary funding mechanism for providing local governments with predictable infrastructure and operating grant support. LGFF funding is... More ≫

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The Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) is Alberta’s primary funding mechanism for providing local governments with predictable infrastructure and operating grant support. LGFF funding is allocated annually to eligible recipients based on a funding formula. The LGFF is replacing the Municipal Sustainability Initiative, which was in place from 2007 to 2023.

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Implementation fact sheet : Municipal Government Act (MGA) joint use and planning agreements

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This fact sheet outlines the requirements for joint use and planning agreements between school boards and municipalities.

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Municipal indicators

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As part of the tools Alberta Municipal Affairs uses to measure its performance, the ministry has developed a number of municipal indicators which measure specific aspects of each municipality's... More ≫

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As part of the tools Alberta Municipal Affairs uses to measure its performance, the ministry has developed a number of municipal indicators which measure specific aspects of each municipality's governance, finances or community. This fact sheet provides an explanation of each municipal indicator and how it are used by the Government of Alberta. These indicators can also be used by municipalities to obtain useful information and alerts to emerging challenges.

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Implementation fact sheet : Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2022

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Fact sheet detailing various changes to the Municipal Government Act, the Local Authorities Election Act and the consolidation of Subdivision and Development regulations.

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Voter identification requirements : voter identification and eligibility for municipal elections

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Presents the basic voter identification requirements for all Alberta municipalities.

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Implementation fact sheets : Local Authorities Election Act, 2018 and 2020

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This collection of fact sheets provides the public, candidates, elected officials, local authority administrators and returning officers with information to guide them through the 2018 and 2020... More ≫

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This collection of fact sheets provides the public, candidates, elected officials, local authority administrators and returning officers with information to guide them through the 2018 and 2020 amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act.

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Implementation fact sheets : Local Authorities Election Act, 2018

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This collection of fact sheets provides the public, candidates, elected officials, local authority administrators and returning officers with information to guide them through the 2018 amendments... More ≫

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This collection of fact sheets provides the public, candidates, elected officials, local authority administrators and returning officers with information to guide them through the 2018 amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act.

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Tangible capital assets project newsletter

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The tangible capital asset project was initiated by Municipal Affairs to support municipalities in preparing to record and report their capital assets in their financial statements ahead of the... More ≫

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The tangible capital asset project was initiated by Municipal Affairs to support municipalities in preparing to record and report their capital assets in their financial statements ahead of the 2009 reporting year, as required by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. The project involved research, developing documentation, training municipal staff, and completing an implementation manual. This quarterly newsletter was sent municipalities to keep them updated on recommendations, training, and events and approaching deadlines.

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