FCM Report for RMA Members
Rural Alberta has a strong voice on the FCM Board of Directors and at Committee Tables The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials and affiliate members from all regions and various-sized communities across Canada. The FCM board meets quarterly to develop policy position on key national municipal […]
Government of Alberta Extends PERC Program Until 2021
PERC provides municipalities with a credit on the education tax portion of uncollectible taxes on oil and gas properties The Government of Alberta has announced a two-year extension of the Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) program through to the 2021 tax year. PERC provides relief to municipalities through a credit on the education portion of […]
Version 3.0 of Sewage Variance Transition Guidance Document Now Available
Version 3.0 of the document includes minor updates to better align with Safety Codes terminology In 2018, the Government of Alberta began the process of transitioning responsibility for reviewing and approving private sewage variance applications from Alberta Municipal Affairs to Safety Codes Officers employed by or contracted to municipalities. The transition was completed, and municipalities […]
Updates to the Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation
Alberta Transportation amends regulation to eliminate certain permits Alberta Transportation has amended the Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation. These updates are designed to eliminate permits that were ineffective as they were granted in 100 per cent of cases. These changes do not affect a municipality’s ability to issue road permits for municipally maintained roads. […]
EOEP Courses at RMA 2020 Spring Convention & Tradeshow
Registration opens January 6, 2020 The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) will be offering two courses at the RMA 2020 Spring Convention & Tradeshow. These courses are designed for municipal elected officials to build skills and provide peer learning opportunities. The courses that will be offered at the Spring Convention are: Council’s Role in Public […]
Government of Alberta Releases Police Costing Model
The Government of Alberta released details of a new police costing model for municipalities that currently receive policing from the RCMP under the Provincial Police Services Agreement (PPSA). Details of the model are as follows: The model will contribute to a portion of the combined provincial and federal costs of front-line policing under the PPSA, […]
Nominations Open for Minister’s Awards for Transportation Innovation
Nominations are now open for the Minister’s Awards for Transportation Innovation (MATI). The MATI are awarded each year, and recognize innovation in the transportation sector in the following categories: Design innovation Construction innovation Environmental innovation Safety innovation Operational innovation Transit/accessible transportation innovation RMA members are eligible to apply for the MATI. Submissions must be received […]
Applications Open for CRTC’s Broadband Fund
Funding applications open until March 27, 2020 The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is now accepting a second round of applications for the Broadband Fund. The Broadband Fund will provide up to $750 million over a five-year period to improve access to highspeed internet for all Canadians. Eligible projects may include satellites (in satellite-dependent […]
Government of Alberta Introduces Changes to Property Tax Incentives
Bill 29 introduces amendments to the Municipal Government Act to include machinery and equipment property as eligible for property tax incentives On November 27, 2019, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 29: Municipal Government (Machinery and Equipment Tax Incentives) Amendment Act. Bill 29 amends section 364.2 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) to expand the […]
Resolution Deadline for Spring 2020 Convention
Resolutions must be submitted to RMA by Friday, February 21, 2020 to be added to the Spring 2020 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching, 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 […]