RMA ADVOCACY

Advocacy works to ensure that provincial and federal decision-makers, industry and other relevant stakeholders understand and incorporate rural Alberta’s best interests in their policies. The Board of Directors and Advocacy sit on numerous committees and task forces in order to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders. This increases our ability to influence legislation.

To ensure full transparency and accountability, Advocacy provides communications updates of all issues and meetings. Advocacy positions are based on member resolutions passed at each convention.

Member Bulletins
Member bulletins are important and timely updates published by RMA to inform its members of issues, ideas and events in rural Alberta.

Position Statements
RMA position statements provide short descriptions of how the RMA approaches policy issues from a rural municipal perspective.

Public Reports
RMA reports offer an in-depth analysis of some of rural Alberta’s most pressing issues.

Contact Newsletter
Contact is the RMA’s weekly newsletter featuring the latest municipal, provincial and federal news affecting rural Alberta.

Toolkits & Initiatives
Our toolkits are designed to provide practical information that will guide users in key rural issues.

Municipal Links
Relevant links for rural municipalities, associations and more.

Planning for Cannabis
The Planning for Cannabis hub provides a variety of information and links to outside resources to support RMA members in preparing for what is a challenging and unpredictable issue.

MGA Legislation & Regulations
For the past two years, the Government of Alberta has been reviewing the Municipal Government Act. This act provides the legal framework for municipalities in the province and was last updated in 1995.