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Resources for providers of accessible transportation services : a toolkit

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This toolkit was developed as a resource for accessible transportation service providers and those contemplating entering the accessible transportation industry in Alberta.

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Municipal financial reporting requirements

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Section 276 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires every municipality to prepare its annual financial statements in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles for... More ≫

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Section 276 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires every municipality to prepare its annual financial statements in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles for municipal governments recommended by the Canadian Institution of Chartered Accountants (CICA), and in accordance with any modification of the principles or supplementary requirements established by the Minister of Municipal Affairs.

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Building on strength : a proposal for municipal sustainability for Alberta : report of the Municipal Sustainability Strategy Working Group

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This report sets out recommendations of the Municipal Sustainability Strategy Working Group. The Working Group was formed to provide input to the Minister of Municipal Affairs for the development... More ≫

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This report sets out recommendations of the Municipal Sustainability Strategy Working Group. The Working Group was formed to provide input to the Minister of Municipal Affairs for the development of a strategy to improve the long-term viability of municipalities across the province.

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Petitions : an information handout on petitions for use by the general public, elected officials and municipal officers [2007]

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The intent of this document is to identify those areas of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) relating to petitions, and to supplement and explain specific sections or applications of the MGA. This... More ≫

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The intent of this document is to identify those areas of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) relating to petitions, and to supplement and explain specific sections or applications of the MGA. This is not a legal document. It is only a brief summary of the petitioning requirements. Do not base your decisions on this summary alone, but use it in conjunction with the appropriate legislation. Appendix A is a listing of the applicable references to petitions within the MGA. You are urged to obtain an office consolidation of the MGA, including amendments, prior to initiating a petition.

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Tax recovery : a guide for Alberta municipalities [2007]

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The following manual has been written to assist municipalities and other stakeholders in working through the three tax recovery processes that are outlined in the Municipal Government Act (MGA),... More ≫

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The following manual has been written to assist municipalities and other stakeholders in working through the three tax recovery processes that are outlined in the Municipal Government Act (MGA), RSA 2000, Chapter M-26. This manual contains detailed descriptions of the steps required to satisfy the legislative requirements relating to the various tax recovery processes. It also contains flowcharts and checklists that highlight the main steps and timelines. The manual also contains the various forms that may be required by Alberta Land Titles or the Personal Property Registry. Sample letters and tax agreements are also provided, which may be of use to municipalities and stakeholders.

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Code of ethics for municipal employees (a guide to developing)

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This guide is intended to assist in the development of a code of ethics for employees of your municipality. Alberta Municipal Affairs supports the principle that a person should not become a... More ≫

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This guide is intended to assist in the development of a code of ethics for employees of your municipality. Alberta Municipal Affairs supports the principle that a person should not become a second-class citizen by virtue of service on a council, or should a person become a second-class citizen by virtue of employment by a municipality.

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Property tax exemptions in Alberta : a guide

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This guide is intended to be helpful to members of non-profit organizations, municipal administrators, property assessors, and others who have an interest in property tax exemptions.

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