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What every councillor needs to know : a council member’s handbook [2025]

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This booklet presents an overview of the responsibilities of a municipal councillor and is intended to help newly-elected councillors to understand the powers and duties of a municipal council as... More ≫

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This booklet presents an overview of the responsibilities of a municipal councillor and is intended to help newly-elected councillors to understand the powers and duties of a municipal council as a whole and an individual councillor. It also provides the context of the Chief Administrative Officer's role in the municipality and helps councillors to understand how vital this relationship is.

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Pecuniary and conflict of interest for councillors

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This manual will assist councillors and the general public in municipalities across Alberta in understanding the provisions relating to pecuniary interest and conflict of interest. This document... More ≫

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This manual will assist councillors and the general public in municipalities across Alberta in understanding the provisions relating to pecuniary interest and conflict of interest. This document is to be used in conjunction with the Municipal Government Act and follows the various procedures as set out in legislation.

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