Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in fall 2020: 1-20F Police Funding Model Freeze (MD of Lesser Slave River) 2-20F Blue-Ribbon
RMA’s long service awards recognized elected officials and administrators with nine, 15, 20, and 25 years of service Each year during the fall convention, RMA recognizes rural municipal elected officials and administrators with long service
Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is currently in the process of streamlining its business case design for sand and gravel projects to create an approval process that is transparent, fair, and efficient. The RMA has
The 2020 Fall Convention included elections for four RMA board positions Elections at the RMA 2020 Fall Convention provided opportunity for members to put forward their names for two-year terms for President, District 1 Director,
In 1997, the RMA established the R.W. Hay Award for Excellence in Rural Municipal Administration to recognize the superior service provided by rural administrators. RMA works in collaboration with the Society of Local Government Managers
Alberta Environment and Parks has begun the second phase of its engagement session on disturbance standards near water bodies Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is considering a proposed disturbance standard under the Public Lands Administration
Winter is once again upon us and with that comes the below-zero temperatures we all dread. It is also the time when organizations that have vacant or seasonal properties need to look at taking the
The 2019 – 2020 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
MCCAC is hosting a free webinar on their Solar for Schools Program The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre’s (MCCAC) Solar for Schools Program helps school authorities reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. School authorities
The Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship is seeking feedback The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act came into effect in 2013 and was amended in 2017 to expand the legislation to government offices, public entities,
Most of the initiatives are in effect for three years and will provide time for further consultation on the modernization of Alberta’s assessment model for regulated oil and gas properties On October 19, 2020, the
The Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group and Cleanfarms announced six new sites for farmers to drop off used twine and grain bags Six new locations came onboard as collection sites and are ready to accept empty
Alberta Municipal Affairs and Elections Alberta have developed a variety of resources in advance of next year’s municipal election and possible senate election process In advance of next year’s municipal elections (scheduled for October 18,
RMA’s resolution deadline for the 2020 Fall Convention was Friday, October 2, 2020. Any resolutions being brought forward after this date are considered emergent. As per RMA Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2020 Fall Convention are now available. Click here for the complete resolution package. Resolution Amendments Any members wishing to propose amendments to
Learn more about FCM’s Toward Parity Initiative through this unique webinar series Toward Parity in Municipal Politics is an initiative the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) initiated in 2018. In Canada, women occupy 18% of
