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Alberta wildland urban interface guidelines

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Operating guidelines for sharing resources to help fight wildfires in a wildland urban interface (WUI) outside the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. The guidelines provide response procedures for... More ≫

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Operating guidelines for sharing resources to help fight wildfires in a wildland urban interface (WUI) outside the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. The guidelines provide response procedures for municipal firefighters, private contractors and Government of Alberta employees. They also set reimbursement process for personnel, apparatus, and specialty equipment and establish minimum standards for apparatus, training, and experience of personnel pre-deployment.

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Policies and bylaws : a guide for public library boards in Alberta

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A guide to help Alberta public library boards with the creation of local policies that are required under Section 7 of the Libraries Regulation, and safety and use bylaws allowed under Section 36... More ≫

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A guide to help Alberta public library boards with the creation of local policies that are required under Section 7 of the Libraries Regulation, and safety and use bylaws allowed under Section 36 of the Libraries Act. Includes sample policies and bylaws for adaption and use by library boards.

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Geographical names manual : including the principles of geographical names

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The Geographical Names Manual outlines the principles of geographical naming, standards and research and as well as the procedures for researching and submitting a geographical names proposal.

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Canada-Alberta Agreement on French-Language Services : application guidelines

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The Canada-Alberta Agreement on French-Language Services funds projects that develop, implement and improve French-Language Services in Alberta. This resource provides information on eligibility... More ≫

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The Canada-Alberta Agreement on French-Language Services funds projects that develop, implement and improve French-Language Services in Alberta. This resource provides information on eligibility criteria, funding parameters, the application process and evaluation criteria.

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Policies and bylaws : a guide for Alberta public library boards

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This document aims to provide general information and a process for creating library policies and bylaws, plus specific information on the ten required policies including templates and discussion... More ≫

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This document aims to provide general information and a process for creating library policies and bylaws, plus specific information on the ten required policies including templates and discussion points. The target audience is trustees who have attended Public Library Services Branch board workshops, and boards who are writing or updating their policies.

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Experiences in public participation : the facilitating of large events

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The design, management and facilitation of public input processes require a principled approach. The protocols and frameworks which guide such work need to be developed from real-life,... More ≫

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The design, management and facilitation of public input processes require a principled approach. The protocols and frameworks which guide such work need to be developed from real-life, on-the-ground experience. The approach outlined in this resource was developed by a group within the Government of Alberta that has played a lead role in the facilitation of a large number of public participation events in the province. The intent of this document is to share their learnings for the use of others who are embarking on similar ventures of seeking public input.

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Geographic names manual [2012]

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This manual has been compiled to assist those proposing new geographical names as well as those for those interested in the processes, policies and procedures involved in geographical naming... More ≫

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This manual has been compiled to assist those proposing new geographical names as well as those for those interested in the processes, policies and procedures involved in geographical naming decisions in Alberta.

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Drafting and revising bylaws for not-for-profit organizations in Alberta

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This guidebook is designed to provide an overview to the incorporation of not-for-profit societies within the province of Alberta, and to provide guidelines to consider when incorporating a... More ≫

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This guidebook is designed to provide an overview to the incorporation of not-for-profit societies within the province of Alberta, and to provide guidelines to consider when incorporating a society and drafting bylaws and incorporation documents for a society.

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Libraries Act, chapter L-11 : library bylaws, questions to ask

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This document aims to provide general information and a process for creating library policies and bylaws, plus specific information on the ten required policies including templates and discussion... More ≫

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This document aims to provide general information and a process for creating library policies and bylaws, plus specific information on the ten required policies including templates and discussion points. The target audience is trustees who have attended Public Library Services Branch board workshops, and boards who are writing or updating their policies.

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Board building : recruiting and developing effective board members for not-for-profit-organizations

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An effective board is a critical component of a successful not-for-profit organization. This guidebook is intended to help those who are responsible for recruiting, developing, and retaining... More ≫

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An effective board is a critical component of a successful not-for-profit organization. This guidebook is intended to help those who are responsible for recruiting, developing, and retaining appropriate individuals to serve in board roles.

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