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Continuing the conversation : further topics for discussion on the Municipal Government Act

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On May 31, 2016, Bill 21, the Modernized Municipal Government Act (MMGA), was introduced to the Legislative Assembly. Following introduction, Municipal Affairs began meeting with stakeholders to... More ≫

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On May 31, 2016, Bill 21, the Modernized Municipal Government Act (MMGA), was introduced to the Legislative Assembly. Following introduction, Municipal Affairs began meeting with stakeholders to gather their thoughts on the proposed changes to the Municipal Government Act. Feedback was gathered over the summer of 2016 and changes to the MMGA were introduced during the Fall 2016 session of the Legislature. Municipal Affairs also began a second round of discussions, with this paper being used to continue the conversation and to raise some technical or clarifying changes that may be necessary to improve the act's effectiveness. The paper includes a discussion and description of emerging topics and how the act could be amended to address them, and a listing of proposed general technical amendments.

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What we heard : Municipal Government Act (MGA) review : summary of province-wide feedback on the Municipal Government Act

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On May 31, 2016, Bill 21, the Modernized Municipal Government Act, was introduced to the Legislative Assembly. Following introduction, Municipal Affairs began meeting with stakeholders to gather... More ≫

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On May 31, 2016, Bill 21, the Modernized Municipal Government Act, was introduced to the Legislative Assembly. Following introduction, Municipal Affairs began meeting with stakeholders to gather their thoughts on the proposed changes to the Municipal Government Act. Feedback was gathered over the summer of 2016. This document provides a high-level summary of the input heard from participants throughout throughout June and July 2016 in response to proposed changes.

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Experiences in public participation : the facilitating of large events

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The design, management and facilitation of public input processes require a principled approach. The protocols and frameworks which guide such work need to be developed from real-life,... More ≫

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The design, management and facilitation of public input processes require a principled approach. The protocols and frameworks which guide such work need to be developed from real-life, on-the-ground experience. The approach outlined in this resource was developed by a group within the Government of Alberta that has played a lead role in the facilitation of a large number of public participation events in the province. The intent of this document is to share their learnings for the use of others who are embarking on similar ventures of seeking public input.

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Municipal Government Act review. Emerging themes : a summary of municipal partner and stakeholder considerations

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A review of the Municipal Government Act was begun by the Government of Alberta in 2012, to ensure the Act continued to meet evolving needs. As part of the public consultation process conducted... More ≫

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A review of the Municipal Government Act was begun by the Government of Alberta in 2012, to ensure the Act continued to meet evolving needs. As part of the public consultation process conducted from January to June 2014, Albertans were invited to provide feedback through workbook and formal submissions and in person at regional consultation sessions. The feedback from municipal partners and stakeholders is reflected in this document.

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Municipal Government Act review. What we heard : a summary of written input

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A review of the Municipal Government Act was begun by the Government of Alberta in 2012, to ensure the Act continued to meet evolving needs. This document provides a summary of what was heard... More ≫

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A review of the Municipal Government Act was begun by the Government of Alberta in 2012, to ensure the Act continued to meet evolving needs. This document provides a summary of what was heard through written submissions provided to Alberta Municipal Affairs as part of the public consultation process for the review.

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Municipal Government Act review. What we heard : a summary of workbook input

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A review of the Municipal Government Act was begun by the Government of Alberta in 2012, to ensure the Act continued to meet evolving needs. As part of the review, Albertans were invited to... More ≫

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A review of the Municipal Government Act was begun by the Government of Alberta in 2012, to ensure the Act continued to meet evolving needs. As part of the review, Albertans were invited to provide their feedback through an consultation workbook. This summary report documents the contributions made by Albertans in response to the discussion questions included in the workbook.

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Municipal Government Act review : summary of input and identified issues

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This document provides a high-level summary of the stakeholder engagement process that occurred as part of the Municipal Government Act review, including the timing, stakeholders included, and... More ≫

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This document provides a high-level summary of the stakeholder engagement process that occurred as part of the Municipal Government Act review, including the timing, stakeholders included, and number of participants. It also provides a list of the principal policy issues that were identified by stakeholders, as well as options to address these issues.

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Municipal Government Act review. What we heard : a summary of consultation input

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A review of the Municipal Government Act was begun by the Government of Alberta in 2012, to ensure the Act continued to meet evolving needs. As part of the public consultation process, regional... More ≫

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A review of the Municipal Government Act was begun by the Government of Alberta in 2012, to ensure the Act continued to meet evolving needs. As part of the public consultation process, regional engagement sessions were held in eleven locations around the province during the period February to April 2014, to give Albertans an opportunity to provide input in person. This record contains summaries of inputs received during each session held in these 11 locations.

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Municipal Government Act : consultation workbook

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A review of the Municipal Government Act was begun by the Government of Alberta in 2012, to ensure the Act continued to meet evolving needs. As part of the review, Albertans were invited to... More ≫

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A review of the Municipal Government Act was begun by the Government of Alberta in 2012, to ensure the Act continued to meet evolving needs. As part of the review, Albertans were invited to provide their insights into how the Act could be improved by completing this consultation workbook.

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MGA review discussion papers

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A review of the Municipal Government Act was begun by the Government of Alberta in 2012, to ensure the Act continued to meet evolving needs. In preparation for public consultations on the review,... More ≫

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A review of the Municipal Government Act was begun by the Government of Alberta in 2012, to ensure the Act continued to meet evolving needs. In preparation for public consultations on the review, a series of draft discussion papers were created by Municipal Affairs staff and stakeholders. The discussion papers were the result of a review of the current Act and regulations, definitions of terms and processes, changes requested by stakeholders over the preceding 18 years, and highlights from other jurisdictions.

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