Several RMA members have partnered to offer education sessions on agricultural topics Leduc County, in partnership with other RMA members, is hosting a variety of sessions related to agriculture and agri-business. While these sessions are
The Government of Alberta has released new details on Extended Producer Responsibility The Government of Alberta is currently working on developing an Extended Producer Responsibility Framework (EPR) that will create province-wide industry-led systems for managing
We look forward to seeing you there! The RMA 2021 Fall Convention and Tradeshow will take place November 23 – 26, 2021, at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We look forward to welcoming our newly elected
The 2020 – 2021 RMA Annual Report and Financials are available for member information in advance of next week’s Annual General Meeting In adhering to our values of transparency and accountability, we are pleased to
The Digital Regulatory Assurance System will now manage some Water Act Surface Water and Ground Water licences Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) has developed the Digital Regulatory Assurance System (DRAS) to modernize its regulatory and
The Government of Alberta has announced their engagement sessions for municipalities related to the Alberta Provincial Police Service Transition Study Alberta Justice and Solicitor General (JSG) announced their plans to engage with municipalities regarding the
The RMA board has staggered rotating board elections with four positions due one year and three positions on the next. Four RMA board positions were open for nominations in 2021 – the Vice President and
Registration is open for Munis 101 sessions following convention The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), in partnership with Alberta Municipal Affairs, is delivering Munis 101 courses across the province to help municipalities meet Municipal Government
Government of Alberta releases its plan on how to build a lower emission energy future with hydrogen The Government of Alberta (GOA) released its Hydrogen Roadmap, which is intended to play a key role in
Revisions to bylaws are required to implement endorsed Board Governance Review recommendations and provide clarity RMA’s bylaws clarify the association’s objectives, membership, election processes, governance structure, and other key aspects of how RMA operates. Due
Elected officials often have questions about Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) has published an overview of FOIP for municipal
The engagement is intended to support the Government of Alberta in better understanding opportunities for investment and growth in rural Alberta The Associate Minister of Rural Economic Development has launched an engagement on rural economic
The Government of Alberta has released a study examining the possibility of replacing RCMP municipal contract policing with a provincial police service The Government of Alberta has released the Alberta Provincial Police Service transition study,
Bill 77 would enable municipalities to apply special liens to recover unpaid taxes on linear and M & E property On October 28, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 77: Municipal Government (Restoring Tax Accountability)
Registration closes November 5 The RMA 2021 Fall Convention and Tradeshow will take place November 23 – 26, 2021, at the Edmonton EXPO Centre completely in person. We look forward to welcoming our newly elected
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2021 Fall Convention are now available. Resolution Amendments Any members wishing to propose amendments to resolutions included in the resolutions package are
