Additional Spots now Available in EOEP’s Regional Partnerships and Collaboration Course!
Due to high demand and a growing wait list, the Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) has increased capacity for its Regional Partnerships and Collaboration course being offered on Monday, March 19, prior to the AAMDC Spring 2018 Convention.
Changes Proposed to Federal Navigation and Fisheries Legislation
Recently, the Government of Canada tabled bills C-68 (An Act to amend the Fisheries Act and other Acts in consequence) and C-69 (An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, to amend the Navigation Protection Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts), which propose changes to several pieces of legislation that impact Canada’s environmental regulatory regime.
Part 1 of the Municipalities and Environmental Law Series – Community Conserve Resources
Community Conserve and the Environmental Law Centre are pleased to present the first in the Municipalities and Environmental Law Series titled “The Scope of Municipal Powers and the Environment” which is available here.
NEW MGA TOOLS – Public Participation and Public Notification: A Guide for Municipalities
The AAMDC, in partnership with the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association and Alberta Municipal Affairs, is pleased to announce the release of a new tool for municipalities to implement the recent changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA).
AAMDC Update on Agriculture Plastics Recycling in Alberta
AAMDC members have identified that recycling agriculture plastics is an advocacy priority, and have one active endorsed resolutionrequesting the development of a provincial program to support these activities
NEW MGA TOOLS – Councillor Code of Conduct: A Guide for Municipalities
The AAMDC, in partnership with the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association and Alberta Municipal Affairs, is pleased to announce the release of a tool for municipalities to implement the recent changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA).
Spring 2018 Emergent Resolution Process Reminder
The AAMDC’s resolution deadline for the Spring 2018 Convention was Wednesday, February 14, 2018.
Asset Management Workshops for Elected Officials – Edmonton area registration open!
AAMDC and AUMA, with support from Infrastructure and Asset Management Alberta (IAMA), are excited to bring you one-day introductory asset management workshops for elected officials and senior administration!
FCM Seeking Input on Municipal Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the University of British Columbia, and the University of Waterloo have jointly launched a survey to learn more about adaptation planning in communities across Canada.
The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), a joint venture of the AAMDC and AUMA, is Alberta’s only professional education program designed for municipally elected officials.
A recent decision by the Government of China has stiffened the rules regarding recycling materials that are sent to China.