Rural municipalities in Alberta typically include which of the following?

Rural municipalities in Alberta are primarily organized into counties and municipal districts. Counties are geographic divisions that provide local government services, while municipal districts are a type of rural municipality that includes both urban and rural land. This structure allows for rural municipalities to effectively manage resources, land use, and community services in less densely populated areas.

In contrast, while cities and towns may play a role in Alberta's overall municipal structure, they are not categorized as rural municipalities. Similarly, districts and counties are broader classifications and do not specifically identify the unique structure of rural municipalities. Villages and summer villages also serve different purposes within the community landscape and are not included in the rural municipality classification in the same way as counties and municipal districts. Thus, counties and municipal districts together form the foundation of rural governance in Alberta.