Publications

Local Political Parties and Slates Regulation (Not in Force)

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Creates rules for local political parties and slates related to eligibility and registration, financial contributions, financial disclosures, and surplus and deficit matters. This regulation has... More ≫

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Creates rules for local political parties and slates related to eligibility and registration, financial contributions, financial disclosures, and surplus and deficit matters. This regulation has enabled local political parties only for the cities of Edmonton and Calgary.

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Expense Limits Regulation

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Establishes campaign expense limits for candidates for municipal council, local political parties, slates, and third party advertisers. Expenses limits vary depending on the year in the election cycle. More ≫

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Establishes campaign expense limits for candidates for municipal council, local political parties, slates, and third party advertisers. Expenses limits vary depending on the year in the election cycle.

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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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Legislative Assembly Act

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This Act establishes rules for the Legislative Assembly and its Members and procedures that must be followed. It confers certain powers, privileges and immunities on Members and provides for their... More ≫

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This Act establishes rules for the Legislative Assembly and its Members and procedures that must be followed. It confers certain powers, privileges and immunities on Members and provides for their remuneration. The Act further establishes the jurisdiction of the Legislative Assembly and creates the Legislative Assembly Office.

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Designation and Transfer of Responsibility Regulation

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This regulation is enacted under the Government Organization Act. It confers responsibility for various Acts, powers, duties, functions, programs, services, or parts of the public service on... More ≫

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This regulation is enacted under the Government Organization Act. It confers responsibility for various Acts, powers, duties, functions, programs, services, or parts of the public service on particular Ministers.

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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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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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