Magrath Public Library Board Position
January 24, 2022
The Magrath Public Library (“the Library”) is an organization that participates in the Chinook Arch Regional Library System network offering library services, collections, access to technology and programs to citizens of every age, ability, ethnocultural group and socio-economic status.
Town residents hold the Library in high regard as a welcoming neighbor and focal point in the community. It supports young families and children and those with physical or economic barriers. It contributes to community vitality by enriching children’s imaginations, promoting literacy, fostering reading, supporting the development of a well-educated and competitive workforce, providing the information resources that help make local businesses profitable, and helping citizens relax with the latest bestsellers. The Library also provides new technology and access to digital content aimed at supporting the evolving needs of its members.
On behalf of the Library, we are currently engaged in recruiting for one (1) Board position. The Magrath Public Library Board (“the Board”) is responsible for the vision of the organization and evaluation of its performance. It has the authority for full management and control of the Library and assumes with that authority, the duty to develop policies related to its framework, governance, and operations. The Board employs the Head Librarian and other library staff, who in turn implements the policies and manages the daily operations of the Library. The Head Librarian is accountable to the Board. The staff who implement Library operations are accountable to the Head Librarian.
Board Members have the possibility of reappointment for two terms up to three years. As volunteers, Board Members commit to attending bi-monthly meetings and other Board-related activities, including preparation for and participation in Board Committee meetings and participation in Library and community events.
The Magrath Public Library seeks to develop a Board whose members possess a keen passion for the Library and the role it plays in empowering community by connecting the citizens of Magrath to ideas, experiences, inspiration and insight. Board members are sought who demonstrate diversity of culture and community, experiences, perspectives, information, connections and skills to best carry out its governance, planning, stewardship, and advocacy functions. Previous board experience in the public or not-for-profit sector (in either an operational or governance capacity) is desirable but not required. Having strong community connections will also be of value in the role. Candidates must also be a resident of the Town of Magrath or surrounding areas in Cardston County.
If you are interested in joining the Magrath Public Library Board, kindly forward a cover letter relating the requirements of the foregoing position description to your background to the Town of Magrath (info@magrath.ca) or by bringing it to the Town Hall.
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL 2025 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Town of Magrath made under the provision of the Municipal Government Act, has been prepared and is now open for inspection at the Town office during business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Any person who desires to object to the entry of their name upon the said roll or to the assessed value placed upon any property must, within sixty (60) days from the date of this notice, lodge the complaint(s) on an approved Assessment Appeal form with the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality. An appeal fee of $20.00 must be paid at the time the appeal is made. This appeal fee will be refunded if the assessment is altered by the Assessment Review Board. Assessment Appeal forms may be obtained at the Town Office located at 6 North 1 st St West. Dated this 8th day of May 2025. James Suffredine Chief Administrative Officer 2025 Tax Information Property Assessment Notices for the 2025 tax year were mailed out on May 8 th , 2025. This bill covers the period from January 1 through December 31, 2025. If you are not participating in the Tax Installment Prepayment Plan (TIPP), tax payment is due by June 30. A 12% penalty will be applied to all outstanding taxes on July 2 nd and a 2% per month penalty on all outstanding balances will be applied on the 1 st day of each month thereafter. Sign up for TIPP If you would like an automatic way to pay your property tax, you can sign up for the TIPP program. Participation in TIPP means that you don’t have to worry about the payment deadline or late payment penalties. Your taxes are spread over monthly payments, and the amount is withdrawn from your bank account automatically. Contact the Town Office for more information. About Property Assessments Property assessments in Alberta are governed by the Municipal Government Act. Your Notice of Assessment is based on the physical condition of your property as of December 31 of the previous year as well as the valuation of your property as of July 1 of the previous year. All assessed values are completed within these guidelines to ensure fairness and equity using mass appraisal techniques. The purpose of assessment is not to reflect a single sale price but to assess all properties at typical market value on the same valuation date so that taxation is fairly and uniformly shared. The Town of Magrath has contracted a qualified accredited assessor who performs this function based on provincial legislation and regulations. How Market Value is Determined Market value, as defined in the MGA, 1 (n), means “the amount that a property might be expected to realize if it is sold on the open market by a willing seller to a willing buyer.” Market value assessments are done using mass appraisal techniques, which determine property values by grouping similar properties as of July 1, of the previous year. Some of the factors that determine the value of your home include style of house, square footage, lot size, basement finish, walkout, year of construction, overall quality, and location. Unique location influences like mountain and river views naturally lend themselves to an overall higher market value compared to other locations. If you have questions or concerns regarding your property tax assessment, please call Assessor Ryan Vogt with Benchmark Assessment Consultants Inc. at 403-381-0535 to discuss your assessment. Tax Bill Calculations Municipalities levy taxes to help pay for services such as solid waste, FCSS, fire, bylaw enforcement, parks, recreation, libraries, and public works. The Town Council reviews and approves the amount required to fund these services each year. From this amount sources of revenue other than property taxes, such as provincial grants, license fees, and user fees, are subtracted. The balance after that is the amount to be collected through property taxes. To determine the amount of your property tax, the assessed value of your property is multiplied by the combined Mill Rates for the year. A minimum tax of $635 applies to all properties in the Town of Magrath. Payments You can pay your taxes online through banks that offer online payment options. This is an easy process, and we highly encourage you to investigate paying taxes this way, or through TIPP. To pay online, go to your bank’s online payment portal, use the six-digit “account number” shown on the top center of your assessment notice, and pay the amount owing to The Town of Magrath Taxes or The Town of Magrath Utilities. Please pay for just one property at a time. You can contact your bank for more help or information. Alternatively, you may pay online via e-transfer by sending money to payments@magrath.ca (Please note your name and roll number in the memo) You may pay by credit card using OptionPay Services (additional fees will apply) at https://www.magrath.ca/make-a-payment
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