Organization Risk Appetite
Published: August 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: August 2026 Applies to: Municipalities, school boards, housing foundations, and community groups Purpose: This bulletin supports members in defining and managing risk appetite in alignment with service delivery objectives, regulatory requirements, and public accountability expectations Risk appetite is the amount and type of risk an organization […]
Renewal Application Reminder
Published: August 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: August 2026 Applies to: All Members Purpose: Reminds all RMA Insurance members to submit all completed documentation on or before August 31, 2026. Please ensure all renewal applications are completed electronically and returned to the renewal@rmainsurance.com email no later than August 31, 2026. As the renewal […]
Notice of Elections and Procedures for the 2026 RMA Board of Directors
Three positions on the RMA Board of Directors are up for election at the 2026 Fall Convention The RMA 2026 Fall Convention will take place November 3-5, 2026, with the following positions on the Board of Directors up for election: All positions are for a two-year term (2026-2028). A current board member that is mid-term […]
2026 Resolution Status Update – Volume 1 Now Available
The Resolution Status Update provides up-to-date information and progress updates for all active resolutions The RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the 2026 Resolution Status Update – Volume 1. The Resolution Status Update is an important part of the RMA’s efforts to be transparent and accountable to members, as it provides an update on the status […]
Deadline Extended for Members to Apply for RMA’s Justice Committee
RMA is accepting applications from members to participate on a member committee focused on recommending reforms to Canada’s justice system through a rural lens. As directed in Resolution 15-24F: Member Committee to Understand the Criminal Justice System, the RMA is forming a committee to examine and understand the challenges of addressing rural crime, improve members’ collective understanding of how the Canadian criminal justice system functions in […]
Reminder: Complete RMA’s ICF Cost-Calculation Model Survey
Member input is critical to informing RMA’s upcoming ICF Cost-Calculation Model resource On July 31, 2026, RMA distributed a survey via email to member Mayors/Reeves and CAOs seeking input on the development of RMA’s upcoming Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) Cost-Calculation Model (CCM) Resource. As previously announced, RMA is developing this resource to support members in navigating legislative changes introduced […]
RMA Seeking Member Feedback on Revised Tax Arrears Monitoring Program Methodology
RMA has raised concerns and questions regarding government’s revised TAMP methodology and is seeking member input ahead of discussions with Alberta Municipal Affairs Earlier this year, the Property Tax Accountability Strategy (PTAS) process concluded with the release of a final report containing 16 recommendations aimed at strengthening accountability for unpaid oil and gas property taxes, mitigating municipal impacts, and improving coordination between municipalities, […]
GOA Engagement on the Expedited 120-Day Approvals Act
In October 2025, the Minister of Energy and Minerals was mandated to develop an expedited 120-day provincial approval process for priority projects designated to be in the provincial interest. In response to this mandate, Bill 30: Expedited 120-Day Approvals Act was passed on May 6, 2026 and comes into force on proclamation. According to the Government of Alberta, the Act is intended to improve […]
Opportunity to Provide Input on Two Sub-Regional Plans
The Government of Alberta (GOA) will complete planning for up to 14 sub-regions across the province. Sub-regional plans are a key component of the province’s approach to maintaining a working landscape on Crown land and supporting a broad range of land uses and values including conservation, Indigenous traditional land use, recreation and economic development. While municipal and privately held land are excluded from sub-regional plans, rural municipalities play an important role in […]
Government of Alberta Releases New BIA Regulation
Amendments to the Business Improvement Area Regulation will take effect January 1, 2027. Municipal Affairs has recently released amendments to the Business Improvement Area (BIA) Regulation that will come into force on January 1, 2027. The changes follow stakeholder engagement conducted in 2025 are intended to provide BIA boards and municipalities with greater flexibility and clearer standards for governance, operations, and administration while maintaining accountability […]