Register for one of two courses offered on March 18 at the Edmonton Convention Centre
The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), a joint venture of RMA and AUMA, is Alberta’s only professional education program designed for municipal elected officials.
The EOEP is offering two courses in advance of the RMA convention in Edmonton in March. Course details and registration information for each course is as follows:
Community Development through Citizen Engagement
When: Monday, March 18, 2019
Where: Edmonton Convention Centre
Cost: $340 plus GST
To register: Click here to register through the RMA convention website
Course Overview: Municipal councils are elected to make decisions on behalf of citizens. However, to govern effectively and make decisions that are in the best interest of the diverse communities within municipalities, councils must be willing to consider the community’s perspectives and input when making decisions. The EOEP’s Community Development through Citizen Engagement course will provide an overview of the various ways municipalities can engage with citizens, how public input can be integrated into decision-making, the dangers and limits of involving the public in municipal decisions, and the importance of engagement in supporting sustainable community development.
Council’s Role in Land Use and Development Approvals
When: Monday, March 18, 2019
Where: Edmonton Convention Centre
Cost: $340 plus GST
To register: Click here to register through the RMA convention website
Course Overview: No matter the size or type of a municipality, all have one thing in common – land use planning and development responsibilities. The type of development and area of land will vary significantly among municipalities, but effective land use and development planning is critical to building strong and sustainable communities. The EOEP’s Council’s Role in Land Use and Development Approvals course will provide an opportunity for participants to understand what planning is and its role in municipal governance, how municipalities can work effectively within Alberta’s planning hierarchy, and the process for land use and development approval processes, including subdivision, developments, and appeals and disputes.
For any questions or for more information about these courses and the EOEP, visit EOEP.ca or contact the EOEP Registrar using the following information:
Leanne Anderson
EOEP Registrar
780.989.7431
landerson@auma.ca
Matt Dow
Policy Analyst
matt@RMAlberta.com