RMA Fall 2016 Resolutions Expiring
The following resolutions that were endorsed at the Fall 2016 RMA Convention are now expiring. For details on the last provided update, please visit the RMA Resolution Database. 1-16F Alberta Environment Approvals for Construction Projects 2-16F Exemption of Municipalities from Carbon Levy 3-16F Implementation of the Centralized Industrial Property Assessment 4-16F Centralized Industrial Assessment […]
RMA Releases Municipal Financial Reserves Report
The report provides an overview of how municipalities use financial reserves, and their important role in long-term planning and efficient municipal spending Last week, RMA released Understanding Municipal Financial Reserves, a report intended to provide provincial decision-makers, stakeholders, and the public about the important role that financial reserves play in effective planning in municipalities of […]
Call for Convention Workshop Proposals
RMA seeking content for spring 2020 convention At RMA’s spring 2020 convention there will be an opportunity for delegates to attend their choice of several workshops. These workshops are designed for a smaller audience and encourage engagement and discussion among the audience and presenters. RMA is seeking proposals from those who want to present relevant […]
RMA Insurance Renewal Reminder
By now, all RMA Insurance members should have received their pre-renewal confirmations. Many of you have compiled the requested information and returned it to us. If you have not had a chance to complete your pre-renewal confirmations and return it to our office, we ask that you do so as soon as possible so we […]
RMA Releases Municipal Financial Reserves Report
RMA’s newly-released report explains the important role that financial reserves play in long-term planning and decision-making for municipalities across Alberta Nisku, AB, November 14, 2019 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has released a report providing an overview of municipal financial reserves, including how they are used by municipalities across Alberta, their role in […]
Municipal Innovation Survey Report Now Available
MNP releases survey on innovation and local governments across Western Canada MNP partnered with provincial associations from British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan to find out what is driving change in Canadian communities and how local governments are adapting. In January and February 2019, MNP surveyed local governments, including RMA members, to understand their perspectives and […]
Government of Alberta Introduces Omnibus Bills with Municipal Impacts
Bill 20 and Bill 21 make a wide range of changes to current legislation, including the Police Act and the establishment of the Local Government Fiscal Framework Act On October 29, 2019, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 20: Fiscal Measures and Taxation Act and Bill 21: Ensuring Fiscal Sustainability Act. Both bills propose changes […]
Opportunity to Meet with the CRTC Regional Commissioner
Roundtable discussion to be hosted in Lethbridge On Tuesday, November 5, the Regional Commissioner for the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is coming to Southern Alberta to connect with stakeholders. The event features a roundtable discussion on matters that fall within the CRTC’s mandate. If you or an organization or business that you know […]
Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act Review
Feedback is being accepted through written comments and an online survey The Government of Alberta has announced the review of the Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act (TSRA), to consider ways to prevent and reduce the harms associated with the use of tobacco, vaping and tobacco-like products. The TSRA establishes measures to prevent and reduce tobacco […]
Fall 2019 Emergent Resolution Process Reminder
RMA’s resolution deadline for the Fall 2019 Convention was Friday, October 18, 2019. Any resolutions being brought forward after this date will be considered emergent. As per RMA’s resolution process policy, an emergent resolution is defined as a resolution submitted to RMA after the resolution deadline that deals with a subject or problem that has […]