Best Practices: Reporting a Claim
Published: October 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: October 2026 Applies to: Genesis Reciprocal Insurance Exchange members Purpose: This bulletin provides reminders, best practices, and guidance for reporting and responding to a potential claim. When a potential claim arises, such as an injury, property damage, or other alleged loss involving municipal operations, facilities, or […]
RMA President Acclaimed; District Director Nominations Remain Open
Kara Westerlund has been acclaimed as RMA President for the 2026-2028 term Following the close of nominations for President at 12:00 p.m. on October 5, 2026, RMA can confirm that Kara Westerlund has been elected by acclamation as President of the RMA Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term. Nominations remain open for two additional […]
Risk Management: Wildlife Collision Awareness
Published: October 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: October 2026 Applies to: Municipalities and municipal staff who operate vehicles as part of their work Purpose: This bulletin provides operational practices and driving strategies to help municipalities reduce wildlife collision risks and respond effectively when collisions occur. Most drivers have seen the damage caused by […]
RMA Seeking Nominees to Participate on Safety Codes Council Fire Sub-Council – Deadline Extended
RMA’s position on the sub-council has recently become vacant The Safety Codes Council (SCC) is a statutory corporation that oversees the development and administration of safety standards throughout the province. The Board of Directors of the Safety Codes Council (the Council) is seeking nominations from RMA to fill the Municipal Districts and Counties representative space […]
Monthly Resolution Update – September 2026
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA is releasing a monthly bulletin highlighting recent actions undertaken on select active resolutions The Monthly Resolution Update Bulletin is a way of routinely highlighting a selection of the over 70 currently active resolutions, offering members a more detailed insight into the work being carried out on their […]
Last Chance to Register: Employment of the CAO
Strengthen your understanding of council’s roles as the CAO’s employer, including recruitment, performance management, accountability and leadership transitions. Register for the upcoming sessions here. You can also sign up for EOEP’s online land use planning course that takes place in November. Learn more and register at EOEP.
Call for Nominations for SCC Private Sewage Sub-Council
The RMA is seeking member representation on the Safety Codes Council’s Private Sewage sub-council. The RMA is seeking up to two nominees for the sub-council to be forwarded for consideration by the Safety Codes Council. Members who would like to be nominated for the sub-council should be experts in the discipline and actively engaged in […]
IAMA’s 2026 Asset Management Summit – October 26 & 27
Another opportunity to learn, share, and connect with Alberta’s asset management community. Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) will be hosting its annual Asset Management Summit on October 26 – 27 in Edmonton. Over the past several years, RMA has partnered with IAMA to build municipal capacity in asset management, support sustainable planning and long‑term investment […]
RMA Submits Input on Bill 28 Changes to Aggregate Pit Registration Process
Bill 28: Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 received Royal Assent on May 14, 2026. Bill 28 creates s. 619.1 in the Municipal Government Act, allowing provincial registration of aggregate pits to prevail over municipal plans, land use bylaw, development decisions, or subdivision decision. Municipalities now must amend land use bylaws, statutory planning […]
Register Now: Resilient Leadership and Administration in Challenging Times Courses
New training opportunities look to provide elected officials and administrators with tools to navigate stress, conflict, and challenging situations Over the last year, RMA and ABmunis have worked together to reimagine the municipal Peer Network program. Originally launched in 2004, the Peer Network was designed to connect municipal elected officials and administrators with experienced peers […]