The LAO, under the authority of the Speaker, provides nonpartisan, procedural, administrative and educational services to the Members of the Legislative Assembly and the public. These services include:

Office of the Clerk

The Office of the Clerk is responsible for processing the daily business of the House and providing management and communications support to all branches. The Clerk's Office is also responsible for the operation of the Legislature information line and more...

Communications Services

Communications Services is a specialized team providing communications expertise to the LAO's internal and external audiences. We combine strategic vision with innovation and creativity to deliver high-quality, consistent, focused communications solutions in a responsive, professional, timely and accountable manner.

House and Committee Services

The House Services branch provides all arrangements for the Assembly's Standing, Special Standing and Select Special Committee meetings as well as assists with expenses, budgets, historical records, transcripts and more...

House Services is also responsible for the production of Alberta Hansard, the official transcript of the debates of both the Assembly and its committees.

Legal Services - Parliamentary Counsel

Parliamentary Counsel advises Members and their staff with regard to parliamentary procedure and assists in the drafting of motions and amendments to Bills and motions and more...

Financial Management and Administrative Services

Financial Management and Administrative Services (FMAS) provides full accounting services such as budget preparation and monitoring, payment processing and financial reporting as well as administrative services, including equipment and supply procurement, telecommunications management, constituency office leasing and more...

Human Resource Services

Human Resource Services (HRS) provides customized human resource management services to support the efficient and effective operation of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and more...

Information Technology Services

Information Technology Services' (ITS) responsibilities include installation and support of all hardware and software; remote access for constituency offices, MLAs and staff; network infrastructure; and more...

Library Services

Library Services offers information, news and reference and research services to the Members and their staff using current library and information technology. In addition, the library provides an extensive collection of Alberta's weekly newspapers, a cross-section of major national newspapers, government publications from all Canadian jurisdictions, extensive bibliographies on topics of current interest and more...

Visitor, Ceremonial and Security Services

Visitor, Ceremonial and Security Services plans and executes ceremonial and special events as well as the co-ordination of school and public outreach programs, tours of the facilities and delivery of several educational and orientation materials. In addition, VCSS maintains security in the Chamber and precincts, provides security-related advice to constituency offices and more...