The following dates are of importance to municipal organizations applying to host an intern for the 2010-12 Internship for Land Use Planners. All participating hosts are expected to follow this timeline.

Please Note: Alberta Municipal Affairs may change any or all of the dates listed below should it become necessary to do so.

June 2009	All eligible municipalities and planning service agencies are invited to submit an application to host an intern.
September 4, 2009	A complete municipal internship program grant application is required no later than 4:00 p.m. Packages should be sent to Alberta Municipal Affairs.
October 2009	The ministry reviews all the applications received and selects the host organizations for the 2010-12 Internship Program.
November 2009	Host organizations selected and notified.
December 2009	Host organizations submit their completed customized Workplan and their signed conditional grant agreement to the ministry.
January 29, 2010	Deadline for individuals to submit their application to be an intern.
February 2010	The ministry forwards a shortlist of candidates to the host organizations.
February - March 2010	Host organizations conduct interviews and select an intern. The salary details and specific start date for the internship should be negotiated by the intern and host.
March 29, 2010	Host organizations should have selected an intern by this time.
April 2010	All supervisors will attend a one-day Orientation session hosted by Municipal Affairs.
May 2010	Internship placements are expected to begin. The specific start date should be arranged between the host organization and the intern.
June 2010	All interns attend a three-day Orientation session hosted by Municipal Affairs.
April 2012	Completion of internship.