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RMA Spring 2018 Endorsed Resolutions

Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions at the spring 2018 convention: 1-18S: Request for Implementation of the 2018 Assessment Year Modifier for Well and Pipeline Assessments 2-18S: Combatting Rural Crime 3-18S: Increase Crown Prosecutor Staffing Levels for Rural Municipalities 4-18S: Support for Continuation of Grant […]

RMA Resolution Database Temporarily Unavailable

As the RMA transitions to a new website, the resolution database will be temporarily unavailable. In the meantime, the RMA’s Fall 2017 Report Card is attached for reference and we encourage you to contact the staff members noted at the bottom of this bulletin with any resolution-related questions. The RMA plans to have the resolution […]

Start your Asset Management journey today!

Before becoming a councillor, reeve, mayor, or CAO did you hear the term “asset management” and not have a clue what it meant? Or did you think it was about roads and bridges but now you know that it is so much more than that? RMA, AUMA, and Infrastructure and Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) have […]

Métis Harvesting Policy Review: Provide Your Comments

The Government of Alberta is conducting a review of the Métis Harvesting in Alberta policy. The purpose of this review is to ensure that the Policy is consistent with case law. The province is completing engagement sessions that will focus on how to balance Métis harvesting activities with the protection and conservation of wildlife resources […]

Municipal Accountability Program (MAP) Recently Announced

Alberta Municipal Affairs has recently announced a new program to collaboratively foster effective local governance and build administrative capacity in Alberta’s municipalities. The Municipal Accountability Program (MAP) will review municipal processes and procedures to help develop knowledge of mandatory legislative requirements. This will support municipalities with their legislative compliance. There is no cost to municipalities […]

Municipalities and Environmental Assessment: A Model Bylaw and Primer – NEW TOOL FOR MUNICIPALITIES

A new resource is available to help municipalities integrate environmental assessment into decision-making and planning processes. Local land use and planning decisions made by municipalities play an essential role in the management and protection of Alberta’s environment. Environmental assessments (EA) improve decision-making by facilitating consideration of environmental, social, cultural, and economic impacts of proposed land […]

AAMDC Announces New Identity; Meet the Rural Municipalities of Alberta

For more than 100 years, the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC) has made it our mission to ensure the interests of rural municipalities in Alberta are effectively represented. Over time, we’ve evolved with the changing needs of our members and associate members, both within Alberta and beyond, to remain relevant and valued […]