Course Description: 
This webinar will cover basic fundamentals, intermediate, and advanced methodologies, and includes new MGA changes related to commercial subclasses and the residential/commercial split ratio.

Tax Rate Bylaw math, taxation and the budget, review of a budget tax tool, how to develop a long-term tax strategy (project plan included), and measuring and justifying tax increases to Council and the public will also be covered. 

Learning Outcomes:

• How to develop a Tax Rate Bylaw (written section and council report requirements)
• Understanding Tax Rate Bylaw math (assessment, mill rate, taxation revenue)
• Linking tax % increases to budgetary needs (services, inflation, special projects, capital) 
• Tracking tax % increases/decreases as you develop the budget
• How to develop a long-term tax strategy (needs assessment, implementation)
• How to link the capital budget/asset management to a taxation strategy
• Effective communication/presentation of tax increases to Council and the public
• Help the public understand taxes and long term requirements (service, capital needs, inflation, growth)

Who Should Attend?

Any municipal financial professionals and senior executives from small, medium, or large municipalities.

All municipal financial officers will benefit from having a fundamental understanding and core knowledge of all financial processes.

Currently available ON DEMAND

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