All Resources
Search a listing of Government of Alberta open datasets and publications. Can’t find what you are looking for? Suggest a resource.
Views: 1549
Updated
September 8, 2021
Description
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...
Tags
Views: 1
Updated
January 1, 2021
Description
This manual will assist councillors and the general public in municipalities across Alberta in understanding the provisions relating to pecuniary interest. This document is to be used in...
Tags
Views: 1364
Updated
January 31, 2017
Description
Explanation of requirements under The Municipal Government Act (MGA).
Tags
Views: 220
Updated
July 1, 2016
Description
The intent of this document is to identify those areas of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) relating to petitions to council, and to supplement and explain specific sections or applications of the MGA.
Tags
Views: 708
Updated
October 1, 2014
Description
In section 214 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) there is provision for a council to pass a bylaw regarding the destruction of records and documents in the municipality. Therefore, some...
Tags
Views: 209
Updated
January 1, 2014
Description
The intent of this document is to identify those areas of the Municipal Government Act relating to petitions, and to supplement and explain specific sections or applications of the Act. Appendix A...
Tags
Views: 469
Updated
October 1, 2013
Description
Alberta’s municipal councillors have a strong record of public service to their communities. As a public servant, you are responsible for upholding the public interest ahead of any private...
Tags
Views: 169
Updated
June 1, 2013
Description
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...
Tags
Views: 835
Updated
May 1, 2013
Description
This summary has been prepared by Alberta Municipal Affairs as a reference document. It outlines the various Provincial Statutes and Regulations that authorize municipalities to add unpaid costs...
Tags
Views: 458
Updated
January 1, 2013
Description
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...