Government Accepts PTAS Recommendations in Principle
Government of Alberta provides first formal response to PTAS Final Report recommendations RMA has received a joint letter from Minister of Municipal Affairs Dan Williams and Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean confirming that the Government of Alberta has accepted the Property Tax Accountability Strategy (PTAS) Working Group Final Report Recommendations in principle and […]
Resolution Deadline for Fall 2026 Convention
Resolutions must be submitted by October 6 to be added to the Fall 2026 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching and some underway, the RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the association’s advocacy efforts. To maximize these efforts, having well-written resolutions that are clear, concise, and include pertinent […]
RMA Seeking Nominees to Participate on Safety Codes Council Fire Sub-Council
RMA’s position on the sub-council has recently become vacant The Safety Codes Council (SCC) is a statutory corporation that oversees the development and administration of safety standards throughout the province. The Board of Directors of the Safety Codes Council (the Council) is seeking nominations from RMA to fill the Municipal Districts and Counties representative space […]
Engagement on Berland Sub-Regional Plan
The Government of Alberta (GOA) will complete planning for up to 14 sub-regions across the province. Sub-regional plans are a key component of the province’s approach to maintaining a working landscape on Crown land and supporting a broad range of land uses and values including conservation, Indigenous traditional land use, recreation and economic development. The GOA has opened engagement on the draft Berland Sub-regional Plan, located in west-central […]
Organization Risk Appetite
Published: August 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: August 2026 Applies to: Municipalities, school boards, housing foundations, and community groups Purpose: This bulletin supports members in defining and managing risk appetite in alignment with service delivery objectives, regulatory requirements, and public accountability expectations Risk appetite is the amount and type of risk an organization […]
Renewal Application Reminder
Published: August 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: August 2026 Applies to: All Members Purpose: Reminds all RMA Insurance members to submit all completed documentation on or before August 31, 2026. Please ensure all renewal applications are completed electronically and returned to the renewal@rmainsurance.com email no later than August 31, 2026. As the renewal […]
Notice of Elections and Procedures for the 2026 RMA Board of Directors
Three positions on the RMA Board of Directors are up for election at the 2026 Fall Convention The RMA 2026 Fall Convention will take place November 3-5, 2026, with the following positions on the Board of Directors up for election: All positions are for a two-year term (2026-2028). A current board member that is mid-term […]
2026 Resolution Status Update – Volume 1 Now Available
The Resolution Status Update provides up-to-date information and progress updates for all active resolutions The RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the 2026 Resolution Status Update – Volume 1. The Resolution Status Update is an important part of the RMA’s efforts to be transparent and accountable to members, as it provides an update on the status […]
Deadline Extended for Members to Apply for RMA’s Justice Committee
RMA is accepting applications from members to participate on a member committee focused on recommending reforms to Canada’s justice system through a rural lens. As directed in Resolution 15-24F: Member Committee to Understand the Criminal Justice System, the RMA is forming a committee to examine and understand the challenges of addressing rural crime, improve members’ collective understanding of how the Canadian criminal justice system functions in […]
Reminder: Complete RMA’s ICF Cost-Calculation Model Survey
Member input is critical to informing RMA’s upcoming ICF Cost-Calculation Model resource On July 31, 2026, RMA distributed a survey via email to member Mayors/Reeves and CAOs seeking input on the development of RMA’s upcoming Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) Cost-Calculation Model (CCM) Resource. As previously announced, RMA is developing this resource to support members in navigating legislative changes introduced […]