The RMA Board of Directors has staggered rotating board elections with four positions up for election one year and three positions the next. Four RMA board positions were open for nominations in 2023: the Vice
The resolutions package released last week for the RMA 2023 Fall Convention was missing two resolutions. A revised resolutions package is available and members should reference it moving forward. The two resolutions added to the
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2023 Fall Convention are now available. The following resolutions were submitted prior to the RMA’s resolution deadline: 1-23F Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program
The Alberta Utilities Commission will be hosting a one-hour webinar to provide RMA members with information on how to participate in the inquiry into electricity generation projects On November 14, 2023 the AUC will be
The EPR Registration Process Webinar hosted by the RMA and ARMA on October 11 is now available to view Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is designed to shift the physical and financial burden of collecting, sorting,
As per the RMA’s Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined as a resolution submitted to the RMA after the resolution deadline – October 10, 2023 for the 2023 Fall Convention – that addresses
RMA is implementing a dual senior leader reporting structure and staffing to strengthen advocacy focus and business service agility The RMA Director of External Relations & Advocacy, Tasha Blumenthal, has decided to take a new
The RMA’s 2023 scholarship program has awarded scholarships to five rural students The RMA is pleased to announce that five outstanding rural Alberta students have been awarded the 2023 RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship. These students demonstrated
Registration is now open for the EPR Registration Process Webinar hosted by the RMA and ARMA on October 11 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is designed to shift the physical and financial burden of collecting, sorting,
The AUC has released further information regarding their ongoing inquiry, including participation opportunities The AUC has announced engagement opportunities for their inquiry into electricity generation projects, including wind and solar developments. The inquiry will be
Nisku, AB, October 5, 2023 – At the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA), we’re proud to represent Alberta’s 69 counties and municipal districts as an independent association. Since 1909, we have helped rural municipalities achieve
The reports would provide the AUC and stakeholders with baseline information related to reclamation and agricultural land preservation The RMA and the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) have jointly submitted a request to the Alberta
Position statements provide a concise overview of the RMA’s positions on key policy areas The RMA takes pride in representing the rural municipal perspective to government decision-makers, industry, and other stakeholders. As part of its
Immediately after resolutions are endorsed by RMA members, the RMA sends the resolutions to the relevant provincial or federal ministry or organization for an initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the
Save the date for the EPR Registration Webinar hosted by RMA on October 11 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is designed to shift the physical and financial burden of collecting, sorting, processing, and recycling waste away
Registration is now open for EOEP Land Use Planning course on October 11 Registration is now open for a one-day in-person offering of the Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) course on Council’s Role in Land