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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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