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Specialized and rural municipalities and their communities

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A list of specialized municipalities and the communities in which they are located.

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Municipalities within services commissions

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A listing of Alberta communities and which services commission they are served by. A spreadsheet versions of municipal codes. is also available (see Related tab).

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Services commissions and their municipalities

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A listing of services commissions within Alberta and the communities they serve.

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Municipal codes

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Provincial codes pertaining to the governing of municipalities in the province of Alberta. A spreadsheet version of the municipal codes is also available under the 'Related' tab above.

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City of Chestermere financial review : reasons for decision

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Sets out the reasons behind the issuing of directives to the City of Chestermere by the Minister of Municipal Affairs following a municipal inspection into the city's financial management from... More ≫

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Sets out the reasons behind the issuing of directives to the City of Chestermere by the Minister of Municipal Affairs following a municipal inspection into the city's financial management from December 2023 to April 2024.ptember, 2022.

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City of Chestermere municipal inspection report

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Following a months-long inspection into the City of Chestermere’s finances, Deloitte Inc. released its final inspection report concerning the city's financial management. The report highlights... More ≫

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Following a months-long inspection into the City of Chestermere’s finances, Deloitte Inc. released its final inspection report concerning the city's financial management. The report highlights significant gaps in the city’s financial management and found Chestermere’s finances to have been managed in an irregular, improper and improvident manner between October 18, 2021, and December 4, 2023.

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Village of Andrew inspection : reasons for decision

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Sets out the reasons behind the issuing of directives to the Village of Andrew by the Minister of Municipal Affairs following a municipal inspection. The municipal inspection of the village was... More ≫

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Sets out the reasons behind the issuing of directives to the Village of Andrew by the Minister of Municipal Affairs following a municipal inspection. The municipal inspection of the village was conducted from April to October, 2023.

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Ministerial Order MSD:008/24 [Municipal Affairs]

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A municipal inspection of the Village of Andrew was conducted from April to October, 2023, at the request of Andrew municipal council. This ministerial order sets out binding directives issued by... More ≫

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A municipal inspection of the Village of Andrew was conducted from April to October, 2023, at the request of Andrew municipal council. This ministerial order sets out binding directives issued by the Minister of the Municipal Affairs following the municipal inspection.

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Financial information return manual for municipalities

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The Municipal Government Act requires that each municipality annually prepare a financial information return (FIR) and that each municipality prepare annual financial statements of the... More ≫

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The Municipal Government Act requires that each municipality annually prepare a financial information return (FIR) and that each municipality prepare annual financial statements of the municipality in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This manual is intended to assist municipalities in meeting these reporting requirements.

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Minister’s Awards for Municipal and Public Library Excellence

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Presents the winners and shortlisted initiatives of the Minister's Awards for Municipal and Public Library Excellence, which recognize noteworthy accomplishments in the provision of municipal and... More ≫

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Presents the winners and shortlisted initiatives of the Minister's Awards for Municipal and Public Library Excellence, which recognize noteworthy accomplishments in the provision of municipal and public library services in Alberta. Each year, municipalities and public libraries have highlighted promising practices including new and unique approaches to issues, streamlined processes for existing practices, and creative community partnerships.

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