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Town of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta : municipal inspection report

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A municipal inspection has been conducted for the Town of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta as requested by the town council and further directed by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs. The... More ≫

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A municipal inspection has been conducted for the Town of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta as requested by the town council and further directed by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs. The inspection found several areas for improvement in the processes and conduct of the town management, administration and operations. The inspection mandate requires the inspection to determine whether the municipality is managed in an irregular, improper or improvident manner. Several recommendations for improvements are provided, but the inspectors found that overall the municipality is not being managed in an irregular, improper or improvident manner.

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Village of Lougheed municipal inspection

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Upon request from the town council of the Village of Lougheed requesting a municipal inspection, the Minister of Municipal Affairs appointed inspectors in January 2016 to conduct an inspection.... More ≫

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Upon request from the town council of the Village of Lougheed requesting a municipal inspection, the Minister of Municipal Affairs appointed inspectors in January 2016 to conduct an inspection. During the inspection inspection, a number of areas of concern were identified which mainly centered around Council, governance principles and administrative matters. This report draws attention to areas of deficiencies discovered by the inspectors during the course of the inspection and makes 61 recommendations.

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Town of Fort Macleod, Alberta : municipal inspection report

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A March 2015 petition by electors of the Town of Fort Macleod requested the involvement of Alberta Municipal Affairs to conduct an inquiry into the mayor’s actions. The Minister of Municipal... More ≫

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A March 2015 petition by electors of the Town of Fort Macleod requested the involvement of Alberta Municipal Affairs to conduct an inquiry into the mayor’s actions. The Minister of Municipal Affairs responded by ordering a municipal inspection into the management, administration and operations of the Town. This report draws attention to areas of deficiencies discovered by the inspectors during the course of the inspection and a series of recommendations are made for governance, administration, operations and financial matters to assist the municipality in moving forward towards full legislative compliance and sustainability.

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Village of Acme : municipal inspection report

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In June 2015 The Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection of the management, administration and operations of the Village of Acme. This report is a result of that inspection, and... More ≫

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In June 2015 The Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inspection of the management, administration and operations of the Village of Acme. This report is a result of that inspection, and includes 17 recommendations which seek to address issues or assist the municipality in its renaissance.

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A report on the inspection of the Town of Peace River

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The Minister of Municipal Affairs requested an municipal inspection of the Town of Peace River, following the receival of petititons from some residents of the Town and subsequently from the Town... More ≫

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The Minister of Municipal Affairs requested an municipal inspection of the Town of Peace River, following the receival of petititons from some residents of the Town and subsequently from the Town Council. Based on the inspection conducted, the inspectors believe that the Council needs to ensure that several key changes are made to how the system in Peace River functions, and the report includes a list of 38 recommendations.

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Alberta Municipal Affairs Town of Penhold municipal inspection : final report

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A petition was received from the residents of the Town of Penhold in August 2012 requesting the Minister of Municipal Affairs to, open an inquiry into the municipality. Russell Farmer and... More ≫

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A petition was received from the residents of the Town of Penhold in August 2012 requesting the Minister of Municipal Affairs to, open an inquiry into the municipality. Russell Farmer and Associates was appointed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs to complete an inspection. Their inquiry resulted in sixty-three recommendations for improved operations, presented in this report.

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Town of Coronation : municipal inspection report

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The Council of the Town of Coronation requested the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs to review how they are doing their job. Council recognized that they may have problems and wanted to... More ≫

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The Council of the Town of Coronation requested the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs to review how they are doing their job. Council recognized that they may have problems and wanted to improve. The inspection has determined that the Town has been governed in an improper and irregular manner. "Improper" because of councillor conduct: inappropriate councillor conduct and poor Council relations were what triggered Council's request for a municipal inspection. "Irregular" because there are contraventions of the Municipal Government Act. These contraventions must be addressed, and include roles and responsibilities, acting by bylaw or resolution, bylaw adherence, and in camera sessions.

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Town of High Prairie : municipal inspection report

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The Minister of Municipal Affairs was made aware of serious allegations that had occurred in the operations of the Town of High Prairie as a result of an advisory visit by Municipal Affairs staff... More ≫

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The Minister of Municipal Affairs was made aware of serious allegations that had occurred in the operations of the Town of High Prairie as a result of an advisory visit by Municipal Affairs staff to the Town and written concerns from residents. A petition was in the process of being prepared by Town residents when the Minister decided to conduct an inspection of the management, administration and operations of the Town. The inspector was also appointed as an Official Administrator during the course of the inspection. The inspection has determined that the Town has been governed and managed in an irregular, improper and improvident manner. There are numerous contraventions of the MGA which must be addressed. This report has 69 recommendations grouped in the categories of governance, meeting procedures, agendas and minutes, financial, and administration. These recommendations are not considered to be all-inclusive but are considered to be of sufficient significance and importance that...

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Village of Champion municipal inspection

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In July 2011 The Minister of Municipal Affairs received a petition from the electors of the Village of Champion to "conduct an inquiry of the municipal affairs of the Village of Champion for the... More ≫

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In July 2011 The Minister of Municipal Affairs received a petition from the electors of the Village of Champion to "conduct an inquiry of the municipal affairs of the Village of Champion for the year 2010 to present." An inspector was appointed in November 2011 and the inspection took place from January 9 to January 11, 2012. The report of the inspector points out a number of items that appear to be in contravention of the Municipal Government Act. The findings and recommendations in this report are intended to be helpful to the Village Council and residents and hopefully help guide a return to clear understanding and productive discussions among the parties.

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Village of Empress : municipal inspection report

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In May 2011, the Minister of Municipal Affairs appointed Activation Analysis Group Inc. to perform a municipal inspection, limited primarily to financial policy. The inspector found that... More ≫

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In May 2011, the Minister of Municipal Affairs appointed Activation Analysis Group Inc. to perform a municipal inspection, limited primarily to financial policy. The inspector found that financial practices appear to be performed in a manner consistent with the practices used in other municipalities. However, codification of these into current written Village policies and procedures has not been achieved. The main recommendations of this report addresses these gaps, and include better communication with residents regarding the structure and processes that govern the Special Areas Board-Village relationship.

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