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Implementation fact sheet : Municipal Government Act (MGA) joint use and planning agreements

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This fact sheet outlines the requirements for joint use and planning agreements between school boards and municipalities.

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Amendments to the Municipal Government Act under Bill 48, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020 : implementation fact sheets

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These fact sheets explain changes made to Part 17 of the Municipal Government Act through Bill 48, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020.

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Ministerial Order no. MAG:014/2020 [Municipal Affairs]

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Municipal Affairs extending 2020 timelines related to assessment and taxation.

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Amendments to the Municipal Government Act, 2015-2017 : implementation fact sheets

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After a significant period of consultation with municipalities, industry and Albertans, the Government of Alberta passed new legislation and developed new regulations to update the Municipal... More ≫

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After a significant period of consultation with municipalities, industry and Albertans, the Government of Alberta passed new legislation and developed new regulations to update the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and better reflect the needs of municipalities and Albertans. A series of implementation fact sheets have been developed to support the understanding and implementation of the new legislation by municipal elected officials, administrators, industry and the general public. These fact sheets cover changes to the Act as they pertain to the broad areas of governance, planning and development, and assessment and taxation.

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Administrative law II for Assessment Review Board members [2017]

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This manual is used in the course Administrative Law II for Members of Assessment Review Boards, which introduces course participants to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) hearing procedures and... More ≫

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This manual is used in the course Administrative Law II for Members of Assessment Review Boards, which introduces course participants to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) hearing procedures and the legal principles that govern them. The manual, and the course, explains what happens during an ARB hearing process, the legislative provisions that empower ARBs, the principles of fairness and natural justice which underlie the hearing process, and the principles of decision writing.

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Administrative law II for Assessment Review Board members [2014]

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This manual is used in the course Administrative Law II for Members of Assessment Review Boards, which introduces course participants to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) hearing procedures and... More ≫

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This manual is used in the course Administrative Law II for Members of Assessment Review Boards, which introduces course participants to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) hearing procedures and the legal principles that govern them. The manual, and the course, explains what happens during an ARB hearing process, the legislative provisions that empower ARBs, the principles of fairness and natural justice which underlie the hearing process, and the principles of decision writing.

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Tax recovery : a guide for Alberta municipalities [2013]

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The following manual has been written to assist municipalities and other stakeholders in working through the three tax recovery processes that are outlined in the Municipal Government Act (MGA),... More ≫

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The following manual has been written to assist municipalities and other stakeholders in working through the three tax recovery processes that are outlined in the Municipal Government Act (MGA), RSA 2000, Chapter M-26. This manual contains detailed descriptions of the steps required to satisfy the legislative requirements relating to the various tax recovery processes. It also contains flowcharts and checklists that highlight the main steps and timelines. The manual also contains the various forms that may be required by Alberta Land Titles or the Personal Property Registry. Sample letters and tax agreements are also provided, which may be of use to municipalities and stakeholders.

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Administrative law II for assessment review board members and the Municipal Government Board members [2012]

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This manual is used in the course Administrative Law II for Members of Assessment Review Boards, which introduces course participants to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) hearing procedures and... More ≫

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This manual is used in the course Administrative Law II for Members of Assessment Review Boards, which introduces course participants to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) hearing procedures and the legal principles that govern them. The manual, and the course, explains what happens during an ARB hearing process, the legislative provisions that empower ARBs, the principles of fairness and natural justice which underlie the hearing process, and the principles of decision writing.

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Administrative law II for assessment review board members and the Municipal Government Board members [2010]

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This manual is used in the course Administrative Law II for Members of Assessment Review Boards, which introduces course participants to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) hearing procedures and... More ≫

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This manual is used in the course Administrative Law II for Members of Assessment Review Boards, which introduces course participants to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) hearing procedures and the legal principles that govern them. The manual, and the course, explains what happens during an ARB hearing process, the legislative provisions that empower ARBs, the principles of fairness and natural justice which underlie the hearing process, and the principles of decision writing.

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Tax recovery : a guide for Alberta municipalities [2007]

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The following manual has been written to assist municipalities and other stakeholders in working through the three tax recovery processes that are outlined in the Municipal Government Act (MGA),... More ≫

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The following manual has been written to assist municipalities and other stakeholders in working through the three tax recovery processes that are outlined in the Municipal Government Act (MGA), RSA 2000, Chapter M-26. This manual contains detailed descriptions of the steps required to satisfy the legislative requirements relating to the various tax recovery processes. It also contains flowcharts and checklists that highlight the main steps and timelines. The manual also contains the various forms that may be required by Alberta Land Titles or the Personal Property Registry. Sample letters and tax agreements are also provided, which may be of use to municipalities and stakeholders.

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