https://open.alberta.ca/feeds/custom.atom?organization=municipalaffairs&pubtype=Guide&tags=municipal+resource+handbookOpen Government - Custom query2024-03-28T08:54:20.630436+00:00Alberta Open Governmentpython-feedgenRecently created or updated datasets on Open Government. Custom query: ''https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/938d3d75-ea6f-49b3-b665-0a25f1fdfff0Municipal census manual : requirements and guidelines for conducting a municipal census [2015]2023-06-06T15:59:57.749773+00:00The manual contains a list of mandatory requirements for conducting a census, as well as a number of guidelines and recommendations. The first sections of the manual describe the authority for conducting a municipal census, the role of the municipal council, and how to apply the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) to a municipal census. The subsequent sections describe the roles of census coordinator and the census enumerator. The final section provides a set of additional census questions that municipalities may choose to use in their census. The appendices contain various samplecensus materials. The methodologies, terms, and techniques for census-taking described in this manual are accepted by Alberta Municipal Affairs for determining the population of municipalities as described in the Determination of Population Regulation. The statistical concepts and principles reflected in this manual are based on those recognized by Statistics Canada and other statistical agencies.2015-08-11T15:50:25.207074+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ebee0c79-a9eb-4bf5-993d-30995a2f7554Municipal census manual : requirements and guidelines for conducting a municipal census [2019]2023-06-06T16:27:41.898067+00:00The 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 Determination of Population Regulation and all other procedures and policies related to the census.2019-02-12T16:24:50.521414+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/6022093a-2186-47f1-bc11-51783b1f038dNow that you’ve been elected : a handbook for elected officials [2017]2023-06-09T15:33:10.973978+00:00A description of the expected duties of a councillor in a municipality.2017-02-03T15:51:45.345165+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/f3702ee0-c589-40e8-ae43-c52f6b44759dPecuniary interest for municipal councillors [2013]2023-06-09T16:24:06.440756+00:00Alberta’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 interests you may have. The Municipal Government Act (MGA) describes pecuniary interest and sets out the procedures you must follow if a matter in which you have a pecuniary interest comes up at a council meeting or a committee of council meeting. These rules are designed to protect the public interest while ensuring that your ability to work is not adversely affected by your election to council.2016-01-25T21:22:25.666228+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/8d7608b5-fc86-4697-81d9-5c16a7eb2d9cPecuniary interest for municipal councillors [2017]2023-06-09T16:25:37.558859+00:00Explanation of requirements under The Municipal Government Act (MGA).2017-02-03T16:06:32.997853+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ff0abbf0-fc26-443e-a26a-b1b0f8d40958Petition to council : information for Albertans, elected officials and municipal officers [2019]2023-06-09T16:37:19.176506+00:00The intent of this document is to identify those areas of the Municipal Government Act relating to petitions to council, and to supplement and explain the petitioning requirements. Topics covered include: What constitutes a petition within the context of this document and the Act, the protection of personal information in petitions, who may petition, what can be petitioned, the number of petitioners required, other general requirements, the role of a petition witness, determining whether a petition is sufficient, and council’s response to a sufficient petition.2019-10-07T22:04:41.989745+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/c75dd409-6e85-48b4-935b-1494e6102a28Petition to council : information for the general public, elected officials and municipal officers [2015-2016]2023-06-09T16:48:38.877845+00:00The 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.2016-01-25T20:43:34.482655+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/22609939-fc7c-4cb8-90f7-7a088c54bc61Petition to the Minister of Municipal Affairs : information for the general public, elected officials and municipal officers2023-06-09T20:16:43.528476+00:00The 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.2017-02-02T20:28:19.010783+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/9db2e25e-605e-4b89-beca-1f194081b421Petition to your council : information for the general public, elected officials and municipal officers [2017]2023-06-12T14:41:50.101383+00:00The 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 the petitioning requirements. Topics covered include: What constitutes a petition within the context of this document and the MGA, the protection of personal information in petitions, who may petition, what can be petitioned, the number of petitioners required, other general requirements, the role of a petition witness, determining whether a petition is sufficient, and council’s response to a sufficient petition.2017-10-27T21:45:40.427282+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/04965f6d-44b6-4819-9483-f98aab21a22bPetitions : an information handout on petitions for use by the general public, elected officials and municipal officers [2007]2023-06-12T14:46:18.249732+00:00Municipal AffairsThe 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. 2015-05-13T15:01:41.836930+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/914b2b73-e2eb-4f2b-9de1-be79eb86438dPetitions : information for the general public, elected officials and municipal officers [2014]2023-06-15T17:40:05.522195+00:00Municipal AffairsThe 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 is a listing of the applicable references to petitions within the Act.2019-01-07T22:25:05.786296+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/05a1cdde-7bc8-42dd-8816-3d71f906bb34Property tax : adding amounts to the tax roll2023-06-16T17:57:06.041597+00:00This 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 or fees to the tax roll. The descriptions are in most cases only brief summaries and consequently, the appropriate provincial legislation should always be consulted for certainty.2016-01-25T21:36:36.164240+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ea6c3707-c8aa-4746-83c4-2485bbc67cfeProperty tax exemptions in Alberta : a guide2023-06-20T16:53:03.897844+00:00This 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. 2016-01-25T21:32:15.671394+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/c3401224-448b-43a4-bb00-7b4ae8ec7367Retention and scheduling of municipal records [2014]2023-06-21T19:04:49.721947+00:00In 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 guidelines need to be established for a suggested retention schedule for the disposition of a number of municipal records.2016-01-25T21:49:30.487647+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/72f30d02-ce55-4048-af61-c068c3c30f6fRunning for municipal office in Alberta : a candidate's guide [2013]2023-06-21T19:13:12.177964+00:00Municipal Affairs Guidelines for candidates running in municipal elections including banking rules, qualifications, nominations, etc. 2013 revisions.2015-05-13T14:58:38.292680+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ec9642e0-b381-4bde-9300-5c0cb2e86556Running for municipal office in Alberta : a guide for candidates [2017]2023-06-21T19:13:39.728727+00:00This guide is to help inform candidates seeking nomination and election in municipal elections in Alberta. The guide compliments the Local Authorities Election Act. Members of the general public and election officials may also use the guide to better understand requirements of candidates and their role in the municipal election process. 2017-02-03T16:26:32.562810+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/621bb5e8-1a5b-4c22-90e5-21ccbbfaa981Statistical information return (SIR) instructions2023-07-06T16:35:12.606537+00:00Each 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.2016-01-25T21:56:16.198797+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/23d69f98-abe0-40ad-92c9-6591d9be8a80Tax recovery : a guide for Alberta municipalities [2013]2023-07-06T21:38:24.778252+00:00The 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 detaileddescriptions 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.2015-07-13T19:49:24.664105+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/99f3a22d-1c4a-4ea0-937f-59277245f23eWhat every councillor needs to know! : a council member handbook [2017]2023-07-17T20:41:03.031577+00:00This booklet presents an overview of the responsibilities of a municipal councillor and is intended tohelp newly-elected councillors to understand the powers and duties of a municipal council as a whole and anindividual councillor. It also provides the context of the Chief Administrative Officer’s (CAO) role inthe municipality and helps councillors to understand how vital this relationship is.2017-10-27T15:36:51.794129+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/e6096b6f-73e1-455d-846d-556355bb2220Municipal census manual : requirements and guidelines for conducting a municipal census [2022]2024-03-05T20:11:54.636605+00:00The 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.2022-09-19T19:15:56.911873+00:00