LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OFFICEThe Legislative Assembly Office supports Members of <strong>the</strong> Legislative Assembly <strong>in</strong> carry<strong>in</strong>g out <strong>the</strong>ir roles aselected representatives of <strong>the</strong> people of <strong>Alberta</strong>; supports <strong>the</strong> Speaker of <strong>the</strong> Legislative Assembly <strong>in</strong> carry<strong>in</strong>gout <strong>the</strong> duties of office; records <strong>the</strong> proceed<strong>in</strong>gs and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>s <strong>the</strong> records of <strong>the</strong> Assembly; <strong>in</strong>forms andeducates <strong>the</strong> public on behalf of members and <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>stitution of Parliament; supports <strong>the</strong> Assembly <strong>in</strong>protect<strong>in</strong>g its <strong>in</strong>stitutions and privileges; supports <strong>the</strong> exchange of ideas/<strong>in</strong>formation among Legislaturesthroughout <strong>the</strong> world; and provides services to external clients as required.For more <strong>in</strong>formation about <strong>the</strong> goods and services needs of <strong>the</strong> Legislative Assembly Office,please contact:Dan DunlopManager, Adm<strong>in</strong>istration <strong>Service</strong>sF<strong>in</strong>ancial Management and Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative <strong>Service</strong>s901 Legislature Annex9718 – 107 StreetEdmonton, <strong>Alberta</strong> T5K 1E4Phone: (780) 427-1361Fax: (780) 415-1714E-mail: dan.dunlop@assembly.ab.caPrimary Procurement: Communications equipment, telephones, furniture, office equipment, office stationeryand supplies.<strong>Key</strong> <strong>Contacts</strong>:Val Ru<strong>the</strong>rfordManagerPlann<strong>in</strong>g & Development902 Legislature Annex9718 – 107 StreetEdmonton, <strong>Alberta</strong> T5K 1E4Phone: (780) 427-1586Fax: (780) 415-1714E-mail: val.ru<strong>the</strong>rford@assembly.ab.caJillian TilleyManagerIT Operations902 Legislature Annex9718 – 107 StreetEdmonton, <strong>Alberta</strong> T5K 1E4Phone: (780) 415-2898Fax: (780) 415-1714E-mail: jillian.tilley@assembly.ab.caPrimary Procurement: Information Technology purchases such as computer equipment.Website: www.assembly.ab.caUpdated April 23, 2013 18
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRSThe M<strong>in</strong>istry of Municipal Affairs:Assists municipalities <strong>in</strong> provid<strong>in</strong>g well-managed, collaborative, and accountable local government to<strong>Alberta</strong>ns.Adm<strong>in</strong>isters a safety system that strives to ensure appropriate safety standards for <strong>the</strong> constructionand ma<strong>in</strong>tenance of build<strong>in</strong>gs and equipment.Manages <strong>the</strong> network of municipal and library system boards to provide prov<strong>in</strong>ce-wide access to highqualitypublic library services for <strong>Alberta</strong>ns.The <strong>Alberta</strong> Emergency Management Agency reports directly to <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ister and is responsible forcoord<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g a comprehensive, cross-government, all-hazards approach to manag<strong>in</strong>g emergencies <strong>in</strong><strong>the</strong> prov<strong>in</strong>ce.The Municipal <strong>Government</strong> Board is an <strong>in</strong>dependent, quasi-judicial board that conducts hear<strong>in</strong>gsand renders decisions on such matters as property assessment, and provides recommendations toCab<strong>in</strong>et on matters def<strong>in</strong>ed under <strong>the</strong> Municipal <strong>Government</strong> Act, such as contested annexations.The Safety Codes Council is a corporation established under <strong>the</strong> Safety Codes Act that reviewssafety codes and standards and supports <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>istry's adm<strong>in</strong>istration of <strong>the</strong> act.The Special Areas Board manages 2.8 million acres of public land <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> prov<strong>in</strong>ce's three SpecialAreas and provides municipal services, such as construction and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance of local roads andparks, and emergency and protective services, to <strong>the</strong> dryland region <strong>in</strong> eastern <strong>Alberta</strong>.The six Improvement Districts, located primarily <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> National Parks, provide limited adm<strong>in</strong>istrativeservices, such as budget preparation, and <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> case of Improvement District No. 9 fire protectionand ambulance services.The M<strong>in</strong>istry works with partners <strong>in</strong> <strong>Alberta</strong> municipalities, o<strong>the</strong>r government departments and localorganizations to achieve <strong>the</strong>se goals.For more <strong>in</strong>formation about <strong>the</strong> goods and services needs of <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>istry of Municipal Affairs, pleasecontact:Lyne RoneyManager, Information & Adm<strong>in</strong>istrationManagement <strong>Service</strong>sInformation Management, Legislative &Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative <strong>Service</strong>s14th Floor, Commerce Place10155 - 102 StreetEdmonton, <strong>Alberta</strong> T5J 4L4Phone: (780) 422-8021Fax: (780) 422-5840E-mail: lyne.roney@gov.ab.caDirector, F<strong>in</strong>ancial Operations and AccountabilityF<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>Service</strong>s14th floor, Commerce Place10155 – 102 StreetEdmonton, <strong>Alberta</strong> T5J 4L4Phone: (780) 422-8555Fax: (780) 422-5840Website: www.municipalaffairs.alberta.caUpdated April 23, 2013 19