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A guide for municipal returning officers in Alberta. Module 1 : election considerations. Module 2 : nominations

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This guide has been developed to assist local jurisdictions in conducting an election in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) and other relevant regulations and legislation.... More ≫

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This guide has been developed to assist local jurisdictions in conducting an election in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) and other relevant regulations and legislation. It is intended that this guide be used as a reference for returning officers who are planning an upcoming municipal election, by-election, or vote on a question or bylaw.

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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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Information bulletin [Municipal Affairs] [2017 to current]

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Information bulletins highlights legislated dates and deadlines for municipal governments in Alberta.

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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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Municipal census manual : requirements and guidelines for conducting a municipal census [2022]

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The Municipal Census Manual provides a step-by-step guide for conducting a census at the municipal level. It assists census coordinators and enumerators in complying with the Municipal Census ... More ≫

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The Municipal Census Manual provides a step-by-step guide for conducting a census at the municipal level. It assists census coordinators and enumerators in complying with the Municipal Census Regulation and all other procedures and policies related to the census.

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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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What every councillor needs to know : a council member’s handbook [2021]

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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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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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