Closed meetings of council (in-camera) [2020]

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Describes the use of closed meetings by municipal councils. Explains what is considered a closed meeting under the Municipal Government Act, under what authority a council can close a meeting, how to prepare for a closed meeting, what can and should not be discussed, and how to record discussion.

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May 29, 2020

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Closed meetings of council (in-camera) [2020]

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Title and publication information

Type

Fact Sheet

Extent

3 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Creator

Municipal Affairs

Publisher

Municipal Affairs

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic

Government

Spatial Coverage

Alberta

End Date

2020-05-29

Subject (LCSH)

Municipal government--Alberta--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Resource Dates

Date Created

2017-10-01

Date Added

2020-05-29T22:13:02.265058

Date Modified

2020-05-29

Date Issued

2017-10-01

Audience information

General Public Government

Language

English (Canadian)

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Usage / Licence

Licence

Open Government Licence - Alberta

Contact

Contact Name

Municipal Affairs. Municipal Capacity and Sustainability Branch

Contact Email

ma.lgsmail@gov.ab.ca

Contact Other

Phone: 780-427-2225

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