https://open.alberta.ca/feeds/custom.atom?tags=Alberta+municipal+officials&audience=General+Public&language=en-CA+%5Bdefault%5DOpen Government - Custom query2024-03-28T09:43:07.153207+00:00Alberta Open Governmentpython-feedgenRecently created or updated datasets on Open Government. Custom query: ''https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/be07406f-71c1-4c71-954b-c61eef15853dResources for providers of accessible transportation services : a toolkit2017-02-02T18:46:55.428209+00:00This toolkit was developed as a resource for accessible transportation service providers and those contemplating entering the accessible transportation industry in Alberta.2016-01-25T21:42:22.477257+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ad187400-051d-402a-8ac5-c9befb3931e5Building on strength : a proposal for municipal sustainability for Alberta : report of the Municipal Sustainability Strategy Working Group2019-08-16T20:58:47.937573+00:00This 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.2016-01-25T20:16:49.331369+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/34be97f0-17a4-4b36-85cc-0335cc50ccdbA guide for preparing a council meeting agenda [2013]2020-01-29T20:38:58.515670+00:00Although 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 to run smoothly and to meet the requirements for council meetings that are outlined in sections 192 - 200, 227 - 229 and 606.2017-02-02T21:51:20.137705+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/5c8b4ca2-c774-4ba3-8f4c-839b72ce08f7Alberta Municipal Officials directory2021-11-08T21:17:27.666395+00:00Municipal AffairsThe Municipal Officials Directory contains up-to-date contact information on municipal officials for Alberta municipalities, Special Areas, Metis Settlements, regional services commissions, local government associations, and other organizations. The Municipal Officials Search website also includes a Word version of the directory and links to additional municipal contact lists and a summary of the recent changes to them. A search engine is also provided to search by name, official type, local authority name, and local authority type.2015-05-13T19:26:59.959235+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/38475205-8c5a-48b8-9761-3372d9069169Pecuniary interest for municipal councillors [2021]2022-02-09T15:32:04.494653+00:00This 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 conjunction with the Municipal Government Act and follows the various procedures as set out in legislation.2021-01-29T18:50:06.337814+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/3d5d7937-dc6e-4fc2-ab94-6855d44c0223What every councillor needs to know : a council member’s handbook [2021]2022-03-01T22:44:28.006102+00:00This 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.2021-09-02T16:27:10.207191+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/83335bda-6ae3-454a-9ef2-43a189a4739aCode of ethics for municipal employees (a guide to developing)2022-11-29T16:33:56.457401+00:00This 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.2016-01-25T16:25:39.065779+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/97422d21-c5a2-4d2c-8d3e-e9b808ef08c3Basic principles of bylaws2023-03-21T15:10:10.713034+00:00This guide was developed to explain the principles of bylaws and to help municipal administrations create bylaws that are understandable, enforceable and accomplish the council's desired goal.2019-11-19T20:59:41.001341+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/b88cfa6f-a320-4d9e-8679-01972526d088Election procedures manual2023-05-29T17:24:19.152084+00:00This 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 manual are to the Local Authorities Election Act as amended unless otherwise stated. As well, this manual provides information on by-elections, votes on bylaws and questions to the electors for their approval, and the powers of the Ministers and the Lieutenant Governor in Council. We have also provided copies of forms and regulations.2016-01-25T16:31:43.327732+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/01ecc1c4-44d0-47c5-96d5-ff067177ba04Municipal financial reporting requirements2023-05-31T17:13:05.361694+00:00Section 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.2016-01-25T19:53:03.182385+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/d6c25f0b-12f4-4be8-89da-6eacdf942c3eNow that you’ve been elected : a handbook for elected officials [2013]2023-06-09T15:23:32.523379+00:00Congratulations on your election to council. This booklet presents an overview of your responsibilities as a municipal councillor and is intended to help you to understand the powers and duties of a municipal council.2016-01-25T20:35:12.447009+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/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/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+00:00