2017 Municipal Election Supplies
The next Municipal Election in Alberta will happen on October 16, 2017.
Government of Alberta Status Update on Professional Signoff for Regulatory Documents under the Alberta Wetland Policy
The Alberta Wetland Policy provides regulatory direction to conserve, restore, protect and manage wetlands in Alberta.
Munis 101: For all Your Post-Election Training Needs!
The amended MGA will require municipalities to offer training to all new and returning elected officials within 90 days after council members have taken the oath of office.
Register for the EOEP’s Emergency Preparedness Planning Course
The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) will be offering Dealing with Disaster Before It Hits: Emergency Preparedness Planning on June 12, 2017 in Okotoks
Municipal Asset Management Program Now Accepting Applications
The FCM’s Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) is now accepting applications from municipalities for a wide range of asset management activities
AAMDC Salutes Fort McMurray
Albertans won’t soon forget the wildfire that ravaged Fort McMurray and the RM of Wood Buffalo a year ago today that caused billions of dollars in damage and left thousands of families without homes.
Feedback Process for Recommendations Related to Fisheries Act
In March 2017, the federal Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans released a report on their review the Fisheries Act, which included recommendations for changes to the Act.
AAMDC Briefing on Bill 8 – An Act To Strengthen Municipal Government
The Government of Alberta has recently tabled Bill 8 – An Act To Strengthen Municipal Governmentwhich proposes additional amendments to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) in addition to a number of other existing pieces of legislation.
Provide Input into the CRTC’s Broadband Funding Program
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has opened consultations on the design of its upcoming $750 million fund for the enhancement of rural broadband across Canada.
Feedback Process for Recommendations Related to Navigation Protection Act
In March 2017, the federal Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Communitiesreleased a report on their review the Navigation Protection Act, which included recommendations for changes to the Act.