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Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act

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This Act creates responsibilities for public agencies, including developing mandates and acting within those mandates, creating Codes of Conduct for their members, and developing and working... More ≫

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This Act creates responsibilities for public agencies, including developing mandates and acting within those mandates, creating Codes of Conduct for their members, and developing and working towards objectives and targets. It also prescribes the powers and responsibilities of Ministers in relation to these agencies. Further, this Act provides for the review of public agencies and addresses the appointment of their members.

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Auditor General Act

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The Auditor General is appointed pursuant to the Auditor General Act. The Act establishes the roles and responsibilities of the Auditor General. The Auditor General is the auditor of every... More ≫

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The Auditor General is appointed pursuant to the Auditor General Act. The Act establishes the roles and responsibilities of the Auditor General. The Auditor General is the auditor of every ministry, department, regulated fund and most provincial agencies. This Act also establishes the Audit Committee, which is an advisory body to the government and to the Auditor General.

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Government Organization Act

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The Government Organization Act provides for the establishment of Government departments, including the designation of Ministers, appointment of Deputy Ministers, hiring of staff, procurement of... More ≫

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The Government Organization Act provides for the establishment of Government departments, including the designation of Ministers, appointment of Deputy Ministers, hiring of staff, procurement of expert services, and the formation of boards, committees or councils to advise on and/or carry out matters under the Minister’s administration. The Act also addresses matters such as the delegation of powers and duties, the development and delivery of programs and services, the formation of agreements, collection of fees, provision of grants, and acquisition/disposition of property. Ministry-specific powers, duties and functions are outlined in the accompanying schedules to the Act.

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

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Establishes the legislative framework for the Government of Alberta's general policy on access to information and the protection of personal information in the public sector. It provides for... More ≫

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Establishes the legislative framework for the Government of Alberta's general policy on access to information and the protection of personal information in the public sector. It provides for public accountability through a right of access to records under the control of public bodies and mandates how a public body is to collect, use and disclose an individual’s personal information.

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Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act

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This act identifies the rules relating to political contributions, financial reporting, third party advertising and leadership contests.

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Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act

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The Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act sets out requirements and deadlines for public financial reporting, and establishes the government’s fiscal framework. The budget requirements... More ≫

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The Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act sets out requirements and deadlines for public financial reporting, and establishes the government’s fiscal framework. The budget requirements include: preparing a three-year government strategic plan and three year ministry business plans, both with performance measures, preparing the fiscal plan on the same basis as the year-end financial statements and requiring three-year forecasts, assumptions on which the forecasts are based and their related sensitivities, and the forecast of government debt. The Act requires the Estimates / fiscal plan to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly prior to the end of February, and quarterly and mid-year fiscal and economic updates to be published on or before the end of August, November and February. The Act also prescribes the content of government and ministry annual reports, including reporting on the results of performance measures, and requires a final year-end report and Annual...

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Public Sector Employers Act

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PESA provides the President of Treasury Board, Minster of Finance (Minister) with the legislative authority to issue directives that set strategic direction in public sector bargaining, including... More ≫

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PESA provides the President of Treasury Board, Minster of Finance (Minister) with the legislative authority to issue directives that set strategic direction in public sector bargaining, including term and fiscal limits, and the means to ensure that government direction is met prior to agreement being reached. PESA also allows the Minister to request various kinds of bargaining related information around compensation, employment and labour market data from affected employers. The legislation applies to Alberta Health Services and related health care providers, and most post-secondary institutions, school boards (for education support services only) and select agencies, boards and commissions. The legislation does not apply to Teachers or the Alberta Public Service.

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Public Service Act

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The Public Service Act governs the Alberta Public Service. The act establishes the Public Service Commission, allows appointment of the Public Service Commissioner and outlines the duties of the... More ≫

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The Public Service Act governs the Alberta Public Service. The act establishes the Public Service Commission, allows appointment of the Public Service Commissioner and outlines the duties of the Public Service Commissioner, including the responsibility for administering the act. The act enables the delegation of powers and duties to designated officials, creates the classification and official pay plans, sets policy governing recruitment, selection and appointments, and provides for the conditions of service, including obligations of Designated Office Holders, and authorizes the Code of Conduct and Ethics and supplementary Codes for departments.

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Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act

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This act requires the Government of Alberta and public sector bodies to annually disclose compensation information for employees earning over a specified threshold and all board members. This is... More ≫

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This act requires the Government of Alberta and public sector bodies to annually disclose compensation information for employees earning over a specified threshold and all board members. This is commonly known as the sunshine list.

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Alberta Public Agencies Governance Exemption Regulation

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The Public Trustee appointed under the Public Trustee Act is excluded from the application of the Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act.

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