Government of Alberta Introduces New Local Authorities Election Act Regulations
The Government of Alberta has released a new set of regulations relating to Bill 20, which establish rules for local political parties and set expense limits for local election campaigns across the province Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, made changes to both the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) and the Municipal Government […]
RMA’s Third Report in Infrastructure Deficit Series, Focused on Utility Infrastructure, Now Available
The utilities report is the third piece of the puzzle in the RMA’s infrastructure deficit project. A final report with a series of recommendations will be available in the coming weeks Over the past several months, the RMA, in conjunction with Tantus Solutions Group, has undertaken an ambitious study to assess the current infrastructure deficit […]
Below the Drill – Week 4
In a six-week campaign, the RMA will share how Government of Alberta policies have impacted municipal tax revenue In recent years, the Government of Alberta (GOA) has implemented several policy initiatives to reduce oil and gas industry costs at the expense of municipal revenue. Below the Drill will share information on lost municipal tax revenue […]
Fall 2024 Emergent Resolution Deadline is November 4
As per the RMA’s Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined as a resolution submitted to the RMA after the resolution deadline – October 8, 2024 for the 2024 Fall Convention – that addresses a subject or problem that has arisen subsequent to the resolution deadline. The RMA Resolutions Committee will meet prior to […]
Resolutions for the RMA 2024 Fall Convention Now Available
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2024 Fall Convention are now available. The following resolutions were submitted prior to the RMA’s resolution deadline: 1-24F Attraction and Retention Strategy for Rural Health Care Professionals (County of Stettler) 2-24F Increased Funding Support for Rural Family and Community Support Services Programs […]
Call for Nominations for Potential Vice President and District 3 Elections
As a result of nominations received for the position of RMA President, a call for nominations for a potential one-year term for Vice President and District 3 Director has been issued. According to the RMA Elections Policy, a current board member who is midway through their term (i.e., one year into a two-year term) can […]
Camrose Casino Relocation Application Approved
The Camrose Casino has been approved to relocate to Southwest Edmonton The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has approved the application for Camrose Casino to relocate to southwest Edmonton. The AGLC stated that this relocation will support businesses, create jobs, and have minimal impact on charities supported by Edmonton casinos. This casino would continue […]
Below the Drill – Week 3
In a six-week campaign, the RMA will share how Government of Alberta policies have impacted municipal tax revenue In recent years, the Government of Alberta (GOA) has implemented several policy initiatives to reduce oil and gas industry costs at the expense of municipal revenue. Below the Drill will share information on lost municipal tax revenue […]
AUC Consultation on Rule 009
The Alberta Utilities Commission is consulting on AUC Rule 009, which addresses intervener cost recovery and other issues related to hearing participation The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) issued a bulletin on October 3 outlining a consultation related to possible changes to Rule 009, which outlines cost recovery standards for interveners in approval hearings and the […]
RMA 2024 Board Elections Update – Candidates List for President
The RMA Board of Directors has staggered rotating board elections with four positions up for election one year and three positions the next. Scheduled elections for the 2024 Fall Convention include the positions of President, District 1 Director and District 4 Director. Nominations for all available positions opened in mid-August with staggered closing dates as […]