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A guide to the preparation of council meeting minutes [2017]

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This guide will provide some suggested procedures that have proven to be effective in other municipalities for developing a record of meeting activities and legislative actions.

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A guide for preparing a council meeting agenda [2016]

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Although the Municipal Government Act (MGA) does not outline the contents of the agenda for council meetings, there are several suggested best practices to consider which would allow the meeting... More ≫

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Although the Municipal Government Act (MGA) does not outline the contents of the agenda for council meetings, there are several suggested best practices to consider which would allow the meeting to run smoothly and to meet the requirements for council meetings that are outlined in sections 192 - 200, 227 - 229 and 606.

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In-camera discussions of council [2016]

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In-camera is a legal term meaning “in private”. When a council goes in-camera, it means that the council meeting(s) (as defined in the Municipal Government Act (MGA)) is closed to the public.

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Municipal Affairs acronyms and abbreviations list

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Presents the ministry acronyms and abbreviations list used in the municipal resource handbook

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Election procedures manual

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This manual has been developed to assist you in conducting an election in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act and its amendments. All references to sections of the Act in this... More ≫

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This manual has been developed to assist you in conducting an election in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act and its amendments. All references to sections of the Act in this manual are to the Local Authorities Election Act as amended unless otherwise stated. As well, this manual provides information on by-elections, votes on bylaws and questions to the electors for their approval, and the powers of the Ministers and the Lieutenant Governor in Council. We have also provided copies of forms and regulations.

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Municipal financial reporting requirements

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Section 276 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires every municipality to prepare its annual financial statements in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles for... More ≫

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Section 276 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires every municipality to prepare its annual financial statements in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles for municipal governments recommended by the Canadian Institution of Chartered Accountants (CICA), and in accordance with any modification of the principles or supplementary requirements established by the Minister of Municipal Affairs.

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Code of ethics for municipal employees (a guide to developing)

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This guide is intended to assist in the development of a code of ethics for employees of your municipality. Alberta Municipal Affairs supports the principle that a person should not become a... More ≫

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This guide is intended to assist in the development of a code of ethics for employees of your municipality. Alberta Municipal Affairs supports the principle that a person should not become a second-class citizen by virtue of service on a council, or should a person become a second-class citizen by virtue of employment by a municipality.

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