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What every councillor needs to know : a council member’s handbook [2021]

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This booklet presents an overview of the responsibilities of a municipal councillor and is intended to help newly-elected councillors to understand the powers and duties of a municipal council as... More ≫

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This booklet presents an overview of the responsibilities of a municipal councillor and is intended to help newly-elected councillors to understand the powers and duties of a municipal council as a whole and an individual councillor. It also provides the context of the Chief Administrative Officer's role in the municipality and helps councillors to understand how vital this relationship is.

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Sample : Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) handbook 2021

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This handbook can be used as a guide for municipalities undertaking a manual vote in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act. It outlines the duties of Deputy Returning Officers.

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2021 municipal election resources : voting stations within Alberta schools

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Information for mitigating contact when using a school as a voting station.

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A guide for municipal returning officers in Alberta [2021]

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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. Originally issued November 2020. Updated and re-issued January 2021 to reflect modifications made to the Local Authorities Election Act in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, the information in this guide is specific to the 2021 general election year only. 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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Municipal elections sample voting station arrangements

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The resource provides sample arrangements for municipalities to consider when setting up voting stations for municipal elections.

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Sample supply lists for municipal elections

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This handbook provides municipalities with information on the supplies that may be necessary for municipal elections, including the supplies necessary for prospective candidate packages,... More ≫

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This handbook provides municipalities with information on the supplies that may be necessary for municipal elections, including the supplies necessary for prospective candidate packages, nomination day, and election day.

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Sample : Presiding Deputy Returning Officer (PDRO) handbook 2021

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This handbook can be used as a guide for municipalities undertaking a manual vote in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act. It outlines the duties of the Presiding Deputy Returning Officer. More ≫

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This handbook can be used as a guide for municipalities undertaking a manual vote in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act. It outlines the duties of the Presiding Deputy Returning Officer.

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2021 municipal election COVID-19 risk reduction guide

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A risk reduction guide for conducting municipal elections during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Retention and scheduling of municipal records [2021]

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The Municipal Government Act includes provision for a council to pass a bylaw regarding the destruction of records and documents in the municipality. This resource is intended to provide guidance... More ≫

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The Municipal Government Act includes provision for a council to pass a bylaw regarding the destruction of records and documents in the municipality. This resource is intended to provide guidance for municipalities on suggested retention schedule for the disposition of a number of municipal records.

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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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