Access to Information Requests: Crowsnest Pass

Requests for Information / ATIA

The Access to Information Act (ATIA) is the cornerstone of open, accessible, and accountable government for the people of Alberta.

The ATIA aims to strike a balance between transparency and the confidentiality required to ensure effective operation of government.

Principles of the Access to Information Act (ATIA)

Any person has a right of access to the records in the custody or under the control of a public body subject to specific and limited exceptions.
Allows individuals a right to access personal information about themselves, subject to specific and limited exceptions.
Provides for independent reviews of decisions made by public bodies and resolution of complaints under the ATIA.

If you have a request for information from the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass please consider the following:

Proactive Disclosure

The Municipality will provide the following records electronically without the need to submit and access request:

Council minutes
Council packages
Board and Committee minutes
Bylaws
Policies
Audited Financial Statements
Your own records- payment history, receipts, applications etc..

Most current versions of these records are available on the website, if you are looking for older records you can contact the Communications Coordinator at (403) 562-8833 or documents@crowsnestpass.com. If you are looking for items that don't fall under proactive disclosure, you may be asked to make a ATI Request. To receive a paper copy of the record photocopying charges will apply.

Making a Access to Information (ATI) Request

To obtain access to records in the custody of the public body, Applicants will fill out an access request form, referred to as a "ATI Request" which must be received in writing (unless the Applicant requires an accommodation) and must provide enough detail to enable the public body to identify the record. Please fill out the form below and bring it into the Municipal Office with the $25.00 fee. Alternatively, forms may be emailed to reception@crowsnestpass.com.

Please note: if your request is large or time consuming other fees may apply as per the ATIA Regulation. You can request a quote from the ATIA Coordinator prior to submitting your form. For more information or assistance filling out your form please contact the ATIA Coordinator at the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.

The ATIA Coordinator in accordance with Section 36(1) of the ATIA Act will make every reasonable effort to respond to a request no later than 30 working days after receiving it.

ATI Request Form

Access to Information Act (ATIA)

Service Alberta - Access to Information Requests

Service Alberta has a new webpage called “Access to Records” that lets people know how to make a ATI Request.

The “Access to Information Requests” page (https://www.alberta.ca/access-to-information-requests ) provides people with general instructions about how to access records from a public body, how to make a ATI request for general information, how to make a request for personal information, and how to request a correction of personal information.

Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Information Banks

Title	Location	Personal Information	Authority	Use of Information Collected
Property Taxation	Municipal Office	Name (property owner, tenant, interested third party)	Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), Section 4(a) Municipal Government Act (MGA), Part 10	For assessment of property and collection of property taxes, including land sales, appeals, title changes and matters relating to property ownership
		Address: (civic, legal, mailing)
		Telephone(cell, land line, fax) Email
Development	Municipal Office	Names of owners, contractors, phone numbers, email, mailing address	Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), Section 4(c)	To process various permits such as development, building and other disciplines for improvements to property
Utilities	Municipal Office	Name (property owner, tenant,)	Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), Section 4(c)	Utility levies and collection of utility bills, and matters relating to utility servicing..
		Address: (civic, legal, mailing)
		Telephone(cell, land line, fax) Email
Community Peace Officer Program	Municipal Office	names, phone numbers, email addresses, property info, vehicle info when applicable	Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), Section 4(c)	Receiving and investigating complaints from the public including enforcement action.
Accounts Payables (Vendors)	Municipal Office	Vendors names, Employees who have been reimbursed through expense claims	Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), Section 4(c)	Payment of vendors for goods and services or expense claims.
		Address (mailing)
		Telephone(cell, land line, fax) Email, Direct Deposit Information
Geographic Information System (GIS) (Property Owners)	Oldman River Regional Services Commission 3105 – 16th Avenue North Lethbridge, Alberta	Name (property owner)	Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), Section 4(c)	Maintain a record of land ownership, infrastructure, utilities, and all municipal geographic data and for development purposes
		Address: (civic, legal, mailing)
Accounts Receivables	Municipal Office	Name	Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), Section 4(c)	To bill individuals for a variety of services as specified in the fees, rates and charges bylaw.
		Address: (mailing)
		Telephone(cell, land line, fax, email)
Human Resources/ Payroll	Municipal Office	Name, address, SIN, date of birth, dependants, training records, drivers license if applicable, criminal record checks, education and employment history	Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), Section 4(c)	Hiring, and to manage the employee lifecycle, including to provide payroll, T4, pension and to administer benefits.

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