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Governance options for municipal regional services in Alberta

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provides information about regional services commissions, Municipal controlled corporations, regional services and Intermunicipal agreements.

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Village of Vilna : final inspection report

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In March 2010, the Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection into the management and operation of the Village of Vilna. An Inspection requires that the Inspector determine what, if any,... More ≫

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In March 2010, the Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection into the management and operation of the Village of Vilna. An Inspection requires that the Inspector determine what, if any, matters fall within the guidelines of irregular, improper, or improvident conduct by Council, individual councilors or by municipal staff. The inspection determined the village has been governed in an Improvident manner and that it has been administered in an Irregular manner because there are numerous contraventions of both the Municipal Government Act and sound accounting principles.

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Building on strength : a proposal for municipal sustainability for Alberta : report of the Municipal Sustainability Strategy Working Group

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This report sets out recommendations of the Municipal Sustainability Strategy Working Group. The Working Group was formed to provide input to the Minister of Municipal Affairs for the development... More ≫

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This report sets out recommendations of the Municipal Sustainability Strategy Working Group. The Working Group was formed to provide input to the Minister of Municipal Affairs for the development of a strategy to improve the long-term viability of municipalities across the province.

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A quick guide to municipal financial statements

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This guide has been prepared by Alberta Municipal Affairs and is intended to provide examples and explanations of the typical information contained in a municipality’s annual audited financial... More ≫

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This guide has been prepared by Alberta Municipal Affairs and is intended to provide examples and explanations of the typical information contained in a municipality’s annual audited financial statements. It will be of interest to municipal officials and other stakeholders who would like to interpret the information provided in the annual financial statements.

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A report on the inspection of the City of Cold Lake

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Upon receiving a request to conduct a dissolution study of the City of Cold Lake, the Minister of Municipal Affairs appointed inspectors in November 2009 to conduct an inspection on any matter... More ≫

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Upon receiving a request to conduct a dissolution study of the City of Cold Lake, the Minister of Municipal Affairs appointed inspectors in November 2009 to conduct an inspection on any matter connected with the management, administration or operation of the City of Cold Lake and to report on matters which they believe fell within the guidelines of "irregular, improper or improvident conduct by Council, individual Councillors or by municipal staff". The report focuses on two significant elements: the inspection conducted under Section 571 of the Municipal Government Act, and a "Review of Municipal Sustainability" wherein the expressed desire of the City of Cold Lake to dissolve was examined.

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Municipal administrators' survey 2010

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This report outlines the results of the 2010 survey, and makes comparisons back to 2001, 2004, and 2007.

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Collaborative governance initiative : the smarter way to build win-win solutions in municipal government

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Let's Resolve is an innovative program that provides mediation and dispute resolution support to municipalities who want to improve how they deal with conflict. Through the CGI, the Municipal... More ≫

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Let's Resolve is an innovative program that provides mediation and dispute resolution support to municipalities who want to improve how they deal with conflict. Through the CGI, the Municipal Dispute Resolution Services (MDRS) team can help municipalities assess whether collaborative governance is an appropriate fit and help convene the process and ensure all the prerequisites are in place.

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Collaborative governance initiative : a town embraces conflict : Town of Okotoks

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Experience gained through a successful initiative to offer internal staff training to municipal staff on how to manage and resolve conflict has led the Town of Okotoks to collaborate with four... More ≫

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Experience gained through a successful initiative to offer internal staff training to municipal staff on how to manage and resolve conflict has led the Town of Okotoks to collaborate with four other municipalities to develop a public input toolkit for communities, municipalities, developers and citizens. The toolkit is an accessible “how to” manual for maintaining good relationships with an emphasis on collaborative processes.

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Collaborative governance initiative : a vision for a kinder, gentler community through alternatives dispute resolution : town of Canmore

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Municipalities across Alberta have developed collaboration protocols and agreements to guide their business activities in ways that limit opportunities for conflict escalation. Presents the case... More ≫

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Municipalities across Alberta have developed collaboration protocols and agreements to guide their business activities in ways that limit opportunities for conflict escalation. Presents the case of the town of Canmore as an example of success.

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Intermunicipal dispute resolution initiative : mediation FAQs

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Let's Resolve is an innovative program that provides mediation and dispute resolution support to municipalities who want to improve how they deal with conflict. This fact sheet presents questions... More ≫

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Let's Resolve is an innovative program that provides mediation and dispute resolution support to municipalities who want to improve how they deal with conflict. This fact sheet presents questions and answers about mediation.

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