Workshops and Consultations

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Open Workshops and Consultations

Assessments Complaints and Appeals System Review

In response to stakeholder concerns, the Minister of Municipal Affairs will undertake a comprehensive review of the Assessments Complaints and Appeals System this summer. Representatives from your organization are invited to participate in one of the applicable four half-day sessions scheduled for July 11 in Edmonton or July 14 in Calgary. Municipal Affairs reserves the right to limit the number of representatives from each organization to ensure a wide-range of input.

Proposed Special Areas Disposition Regulation and Special Areas Service Fees Regulation

The Special Areas Disposition Regulation (AR 137/2001) and the Special Areas Service Fees Regulation (AR 124/2000) expire on October 31, 2008, and October 30, 2008, respectively, and are being reviewed in accordance with the requirements of the Regulatory Review Secretariat.

Construction Cost Changes Review

Each year, the assessment year modifiers (AYMs) used in calculating property assessments for regulated industrial properties are updated by the Assessment Services Branch (ASB) of Alberta Municipal Affairs.  AYMs are intended to reflect annual changes that have occurred in the costs of constructing property.  ASB contracts the services of engineering firms to provide information on annual construction cost changes in the various industrial sectors.  As part of this process, ASB asks for feedback from stakeholders on the construction cost changes received from engineering firms, and on the proposed AYMs.  This feedback is used in finalizing recommendations to the Minister for the AYMs.

Closed Workshops and Consultations

Actions to Effective Communications Workshop

Communication problems often stem from a misunderstanding of what you thought was said.  Your role requires you to develop and implement policies that shape the future of your community.  It is crucial to be able to express your interests and understand the interest of others.

An Invitation to Participate - Provincial Land-Use Framework Focus Group

Community Organization Property Tax Exemption Regulation (COPTER)

The current Community Organization Property Tax Exemption Regulation (AR283/2003) is set to expire in October, 2008. The government is engaging in a review of this regulation that includes consultation with municipal stakeholders, non-profit organizations and the people of Alberta.

Farming Operation Definition

Alberta Municipal Affairs, along with municipal and industry stakeholders, has been working on a review of the deinition of farming operations.  You have the opportunity to provide feedback to Municipal Affairs from August 5 to 29, 2008.