A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Additional legislation that can apply to public library boards besides the Libraries Act and Libraries Regulation.
Public library boards are subject to many other laws and regulations besides the Libraries Act and Libraries Regulation. This includes, but is not limited to the following legislation.
As employers, library boards must adhere to the minimum employment standards for employers and employees in Alberta workplaces.
Provincial occupational health and safety legislation sets rules for safety in the workplace.
As public boards, library boards must follow the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act) that governs the use and release of records of public organizations in Alberta.
Part of the Canadian constitution, this federal legislation outlines the basic freedoms entitled to all Canadians.
This federal legislation outlines how individuals and corporations can use copyrighted material.
This legislation prohibits discrimination on various grounds and helps ensure equal treatment for everyone. There is both provincial and federal legislation related to human rights.
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