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Recall of a municipal councillor handbook

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This document identifies those areas of the Municipal Government Act relating to petitions to municipalities and supplements and explains the petitioning requirements with respect to recall petitions.

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Petition to the Minister : information for Albertans, elected officials and municipal officers

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This guide provides information to the public on what matters they can petition the Minister of Municipal Affairs, how they can complete a petition, and provides information on what happens to a... More ≫

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This guide provides information to the public on what matters they can petition the Minister of Municipal Affairs, how they can complete a petition, and provides information on what happens to a petition after it is received by the Minister.

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Recall of a municipal councillor : information for Albertans

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The Recall Act creates a process for citizens to remove a municipal councillor, a member of the Legislative Assembly or a school board trustee. This fact sheet provides a general overview for... More ≫

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The Recall Act creates a process for citizens to remove a municipal councillor, a member of the Legislative Assembly or a school board trustee. This fact sheet provides a general overview for Albertans of the process to recall a municipal councillor.

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Recall of a municipal councillor : fact sheet for chief administrative officers

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The Recall Act creates a process for citizens to remove a municipal councillor, a member of the Legislative Assembly or a school board trustee. This fact sheet provides a general overview for... More ≫

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The Recall Act creates a process for citizens to remove a municipal councillor, a member of the Legislative Assembly or a school board trustee. This fact sheet provides a general overview for chief administrative officers of their role and responsibility in the recall process.

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Statistical information return (SIR) instructions

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Each year, each municipality must prepare and submit an annual Statistical Information Return (SIR), which must be signed by the Chief Administrative Officer, or duly authorized signing officer.... More ≫

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Each year, each municipality must prepare and submit an annual Statistical Information Return (SIR), which must be signed by the Chief Administrative Officer, or duly authorized signing officer. The SIR is typically required to be submitted to Municipal Affairs by May 1 in each year. In 2017, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs transitioned to using a unique submission and starting in 2018 portions of the SIR form has been pre-populated using information from the previous year’s SIR.

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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. Module 10 : elections database user guide for municipalities

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This manual was developed to assist returning officers and other election officials in municipalities across Alberta with their election processes and procedures. It can also be accessed by... More ≫

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This manual was developed to assist returning officers and other election officials in municipalities across Alberta with their election processes and procedures. It can also be accessed by members of the public and potential candidates who are seeking to better understand the election process. Module 10 provides information for authorized individuals on how to access and use the elections database.

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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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