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Access to Information and Protection of PrivacyResources For assistance interpreting the Access to Information Act and handling Access to Information requests, see the Service Alberta website at https://www.alberta.ca/access-to-information-act The Government of Alberta offers training regarding both the Access to Information Act and the Protection of Privacy Act as follows: https://www.alberta.ca/atia-resources-for-public-bodies https://www.alberta.ca/popa-resourcesThe Office of the Information and Privacy Commission (OIPC) also offers resources and holds access and privacy related events. Visit https://oipc.ab.ca/ to learn more. 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:
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:
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:
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. 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. International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC)IIMC will offer a one-year complimentary membership to any Region X (Canada) member who has never been an IIMC member. The membership includes all things relevant to education, certification, communication, and conference. It does not include voting rights or serving on the Board. Click to download the application. The membership starts after the application is received and processed. The IIMC website can be accessed here: https://www.iimc.com/ Meeting 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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