The RMA and the AUMA, with support from Alberta Municipal Affairs, have developed a step-by-step guide to help you fulfill Public Engagement Policy requirements. The guide can be supplemented by the Public Engagement Workbook, which
Intermunicipal relationships are complex in Alberta. As the province’s economy and population continues to grow, this becomes more and more the case. Whether it is accessing funds to expand critical infrastructure, providing an ever-growing list
Want to know more about linear taxation and why it is vital for rural municipalities? Check out RMA’s Apples to Apples report that looks at the current state of rural municipal finances to determine if
The study is intended to provide RMA members with a resource to participate in discussions about Alberta’s municipal government structures, as there has been considerable commentary during the past year regarding regionalizing municipal government. The
In 2016, the RMA (formerly known as AAMDC) established an ad hoc committee to analyze the impacts, challenges, and opportunities of various climate change policies on Alberta’s rural municipalities. The RMA Climate Change Advisory Committee’s
Rural Alberta’s economy is a dynamic and diverse network of economic actors that operate in many different industries including agriculture, oil and gas, and manufacturing. Rural Alberta is generally characterized by low population densities and
Building on our Apples to Apples report, this report is intended to assist provincial stakeholders, industry partners, and the public to better understand how municipalities’ reserves are used in prudent financial planning.
The Quasi Judicial Agencies Review Paper was prepared by Brownlee LLP for the RMA. This report delves into the regulatory approach and practices of the three agencies through the lens of if and how their
