Spring 2019 Emergent Resolution Process Reminder
RMA’s resolution deadline for the Spring 2019 Convention was Wednesday, February 13, 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 […]
Municipal Affairs Accepting ICFs and IDPs through Online Submission Process
Alberta Municipal Affairs has made available electronic forms to facilitate the submission of ICFs and IDPs. Municipalities are required to complete the forms and submit to Municipal Affairs either by clicking the “email submit” button at the bottom of the form or by emailing it to icfsubmissions@gov.ab.ca. An electronic copy of the ICF and IDP […]
FCM Seeking Asset Management Working Group Members
The MAMP Technical Working Group supports the delivery of the FCM’s asset management programming The Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) is a five-year, $50 million initiative funded by the Government of Canada and administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). The goal of MAMP is to enable Canadian municipalities to manage their infrastructure assets […]
Register Now for FCM’s Consultation on the Towards Parity Initiative
FCM is engaging Alberta municipalities through a webinar on the Towards Parity Initiative to encourage women’s involvement in municipal politics RMA and AUMA are excited to announce to all members an opportunity to participate in FCM’s Toward Parity in Municipal Politics (TPMP) webinar consultation on March 6, 2019 from 12:00-1:30 MST. TPMP is an FCM […]
Consultation Open for Species to be Added or Reclassified in SARA
Environment and Climate Change Canada Seeking Comments on Reclassifying or Adding 21 Terrestrial Species to Species at Risk Act The Government of Canada, through Environment and Climate Change Canada, is seeking comments on the proposal to add 13 and reclassify eight terrestrial species to the Species at Risk Act (SARA). To view a table of […]
Agricultural Plastics Recycling Pilot Program Updates
Expression of Interest for Program Operator Released and Additional Funding Announced Expression of Interest for Program Operator Released Those interested in becoming the program operator for the three-year agricultural plastics recycling pilot program are encouraged to submit an expression of interest through Alberta Purchasing Connection. Click here to access the application and for more […]
RMA Releases Draft Strategic Direction
Draft Strategic Direction will be presented via resolution for member endorsement at the Spring 2019 Convention The RMA is pleased to release a draft Strategic Direction document for member consideration. The purpose of the document is to establish an updated vision and mission for the association, as well as values, roles, and strategic priorities that […]
Upcoming Courses from the EOEP
The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) offers accessible and relevant courses to Alberta’s elected officials from all municipalities Thank you for your continuing support by attending EOEP courses. Furthering your education and being the best elected official for your municipality is our mutual goal. We have several upcoming courses in March that we know will […]
Deadline for Community Generation Capacity Building Program
The deadline for the CGCB program is February 22 Community groups across the province have an opportunity to play a prominent role in supporting Alberta’s energy transition by developing their own renewable energy projects. These projects will enable Albertans to directly access and share the benefits of community scale renewable energy generation. To support the […]
Wetland Education Network Annual Workshop
The workshop will take place on March 14th in Nisku, Leduc County The Wetland Education Network brings together individuals and organizations representing four sectors: agriculture, municipalities, the public and industry to consider how to advance wetland education, knowledge, and action in Alberta. The sector Action Groups have been working together for the past year to […]