Consultation took place as part of broader Municipal Government Act (MGA) Review Municipal Affairs continues to consider the input received with respect to COPTER, and any resulting changes to the regulation would take effect no
The RMA extends an invitation to member municipalities to nominate outstanding rural administrators for the R.W. Hay Award for Rural Administrative Excellence. Any chief administrative officer that served or is serving in the current calendar
Please Don’t Delay in Getting Your Renewal Packages Back to Us At the end of July and early August, our Members should have received their renewal packages. Many of you have compiled the requested information
Whether you’re already an avid citizen, scientist, or simply love getting outside to explore, get ready to Capture Your Curiosity with NatureLynx. The app will help connect people and nature by having pictures of Alberta’s
Alberta Water Council (AWC) launches a survey for public organizations and individuals to comment on experiences using source water The AWC is launching this initiative to document existing source water protection (SWP) approaches and provide
Sign up for Council’s Role in Strategic Planning in Leduc on October 17 The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), a joint venture of RMA and AUMA, is Alberta’s only professional education program designed for municipal
Industry, Science and Economic Development Canada solicited input on allowing flexible use on the 3500 megahertz (MHz) band For several years, RMA has advocated to both provincial and federal governments on the need for quality
As part of RMA’s resolution process, municipalities are encouraged to submit resolutions to their districts for discussion and endorsement prior to forwarding them to RMA for inclusion on the resolution agenda at each convention. To
Choose from Community Development through Citizen Engagement or Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), a joint venture of RMA and AUMA, is Alberta’s only professional education program designed for municipal
To be in compliance with legislation, businesses need a registration number. As per Alberta Legislative Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, all businesses suppling paint, tires, or electronic products are defined in the Designated Material Recycling
The Minister of Municipal Affairs signed a Ministerial Order on July 19, 2018 RMA has successfully advocated to the Government of Alberta for exemptions and extensions to be outlined regarding the application of Intermunicipal Collaboration
Alberta Cannabis Secretariat has been officially disbanded The official cannabis legalization date is October 17, 2018, and the work of the Alberta Cannabis Secretariat is now complete as legislation and regulations are now in place.
The Policy Readiness Tool is a self-administered questionnaire that can be used to assess a community or organization’s readiness for policy change. Included in the questionnaire is a series of strategies for working with communities
As part of RMA’s resolution process, municipalities are encouraged to submit resolutions to their districts for discussion and endorsement prior to forwarding them to RMA for inclusion on the resolution agenda at each convention. To
Submit your application before August 20th if your municipality interested in hosting While there are a few spaces left for SDAB clerk training, the workshops being offered by AUMA, RMA, and Municipal Affairs for SDAB
Provide feedback to the Minister of Transportation or through a Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) submission. The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act is applicable to any person importing, offering for transport, handling, or transporting certain
