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Assessment Review Board Clerk TrainingAnyone designated as the ARB clerk must complete the Administrative Law 1 course offered by the Municipal Government Board, and recertify every 3 years by completing a refresher course. Click on the link below for more information. Visit the Alberta Municipal Affairs website for:
Drafting and Reviewing Bylaws, Policies and Procedures
While there is currently nothing offered in Alberta specific to drafting bylaws, policies and procedures, valuable learning opportunities do exist:
Part of the NACLAA certification program offered by the University of Alberta, this on-line course addresses the drafting, enacting and enforcing of bylaws and reasons for bylaw validity. As a bonus, you’ll also learn about the election and operation of council, municipal contracts and tendering, and municipal liability. Conducting a Municipal CensusUnless otherwise authorized by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, a municipal census must be carried out between April 1 and June 30 of the same year. Visit the Alberta Muncipal Affairs website to access the census manual and related forms, as well as opportunities for training. If you need advice:
Drafting Contracts and Agreements
Currently we’re not aware of any training offered in Alberta specific to drafting contracts and agreements. Contract law is addressed in the Municipal Law II course offered as part of the University of Alberta’s NACLAA certification.
This on-line course addresses contract law as well as municipal land use, access and privacy, finance and taxation, and municipal acts. Conducting a Municipal ElectionVisit the Alberta Municipal Affairs website to access relevant legislation, forms, information bulletins, and other helpful resources. Alberta Municipal Affairs typically offers returning officer training in the spring of an election year. You can find registration information on the Alberta Municipal Affairs website. Visit our Members Only Election 2017 page, our Members Only Election 2021 page, and Members Only Election 2021 Forum page to have a look at election resources submitted by our members. If you need advice:
Freedom of Information and Protection of PrivacyResourcesFor assistance with interpreting the FOIP Act and handling FOIP requests, contact the FOIP Help Desk at 780-427-5848 (call toll-free in Alberta by dialing 310-0000 first). To access the FOIP Act and Regulation, as well as the FOIP Guidelines and Practices Manual, visit the Service Alberta FOIP website at http://servicealberta.ca/foip/ The Office of the Information and Privacy Commission (OIPC) also offers resources and holds access and privacy related events. Visit https://www.oipc.ab.ca/ to learn more. Training *New*The Government of Alberta offers two online courses in FOIP. A general Access to information and Protection of Privacy course and an Access and Privacy Fundamentals for Alberta Public Bodies course. They can be accessed here: https://www.alberta.ca/public-sector-resources-for-foip#jumplinks-0Meeting Procedure and Minute TakingPast conference presenterConnie M. Deford, Professional Registered Parliamentarian, presented at the 2015 AMCA annual conference and again at the October 2015 mid-year workshop. Visit our Past Conference Presenters page to view Connie’s slides on:
On-line tutorialMinute-Taking Standards and Related Issues is an on-line tutorial offered by Eli Mina, Registered Parliamentarian. Records ManagementPast Conference PresentersVisit our Past Conference Presenters page to download presentation slides:
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