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Overview of the annexation process

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One page flowchart outlining the process followed by the Municipal Government Board when a municipality initiates an annexation proposal.

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Farm consultation report : assessing issues and taking the next steps : a summary of responses to the discussion paper on farm property assessment and taxation

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To address a number of key issues, the MLA Committee reviewed the work of the Farm Property Assessment Steering Committee established in 1995. A series of nine key issues was identified along with... More ≫

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To address a number of key issues, the MLA Committee reviewed the work of the Farm Property Assessment Steering Committee established in 1995. A series of nine key issues was identified along with several recommendations. Those issues and recommendations were outlined in a discussion paper circulated by the Committee in the fall of 1998. The discussion paper included a questionnaire for people to use in responding to the various issues involved in the review. Public meetings also were held in 12 locations across the province.

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STANDATA : fire code approved guideline [1999]

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Safety bulletins regarding fire safety standards

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Discussion paper on farm property assessment and taxation

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This discussion paper has been developed to ensure that the Government of Alberta has a full and clear understanding of the position of all interested stakeholders regarding possible changes to... More ≫

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This discussion paper has been developed to ensure that the Government of Alberta has a full and clear understanding of the position of all interested stakeholders regarding possible changes to farm property assessment and taxation. The paper outlines a number of issues, recommendations and options relating to farm property assessment and taxation, including business tax on farming operations.

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STANDATA : fire code ruling [Alberta Fire Code 1992]

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Archived Fire code rulings 1992.

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Land use policies

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The Land Use Policies are being established pursuant to section 622 of the Municipal Government Act. The Land Use Policies supplement the planning provisions of the Municipal Government Act and... More ≫

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The Land Use Policies are being established pursuant to section 622 of the Municipal Government Act. The Land Use Policies supplement the planning provisions of the Municipal Government Act and the subdivision and development regulation. It is expected that all municipalities will implement these policies in the course of carrying out their planning responsibilities.

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Ministerial Order no. H:016/96 [Municipal Affairs]

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Removes from the equalized assessments of a municipality the amount of taxable assessment on the properties described in the Order: namely, land and improvements owned by a management body... More ≫

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Removes from the equalized assessments of a municipality the amount of taxable assessment on the properties described in the Order: namely, land and improvements owned by a management body established under the Alberta Housing Act and used primarily as self-contained senior citizen housing accommodation.

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Ministerial Order H:016/96 [Municipal Affairs]

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Ministerial order removing the amount of taxable assessment of certain properties from the equalized assessment of a municipality.

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STANDATA : fire code interpretation [Alberta Fire Code 1992]

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These archived fire code interpretations provide general advice on related matters to Alberta fire code 1992.

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Alberta Planning Act review '94 : proposals

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This paper outlines the key features of a proposed municipal-based system for Alberta. The proposed legislation and associated mechanisms will provide: - a defined relationships between municipal... More ≫

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This paper outlines the key features of a proposed municipal-based system for Alberta. The proposed legislation and associated mechanisms will provide: - a defined relationships between municipal and provincial approvals; - a provincial policy framework as a reference for municipal actions; - methods, entrusted to municipalities, for achieving consensus, cooperation, and conflict resolution with respect to defining a desired settlement pattern; - a flexible system of municipal statutory plans, planning tools and agencies; - a basis for municipal decisions to be made in a timely fashion within a well-defined framework of due process; and - regulations and guidelines to assist municipal decision-making.

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