RMA Releases LGFF Allocation Formula Reaction Document
The reaction document outlines the RMA’s areas of alignment and concern with the formula, as well as areas for future improvement The RMA has released a document outlining its reaction to the Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) allocation formula. Beginning in the 2024 – 2025 fiscal year, the LGFF will replace the Municipal Sustainability Initiative […]
RMA Submits Input into Budget 2024
RMA’s input focuses on rural funding priorities linked to four themes The RMA has submitted input to the Government of Alberta related to planning for Budget 2024. As rural municipalities have a unique role in supporting economic growth and unique responsibilities over massive land areas, provincial budget planning must occur through a rural lens to […]
Applications Now Open for the Ethnocultural Grant and Anti-Racism Grant Programs
The Government of Albert has opened applications for the Ethnocultural Grant and Anti-Racism Grant Programs In December 2023, the Government of Alberta separated the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant program into two new programs: the Ethnocultural Grant program and the Anti-Racism Grant program. This change will help to better support diversity, inclusion, and multicultural efforts in […]
AER Releases Liability Management Report
The Liability Management Report was released to improve transparency in the industry The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) released a new Liability Management Report, which is intended to track and publicly report on the liability management performance of companies regulated by the AER. This report is based on information gathered through the AER’s Liability Management Framework, […]
RMA Resolutions Process Change Webinar Recording Now Available
The webinar walks through the changes made to RMA’s Resolutions Process Policy The RMA Board of Directors recently made changes to the RMA Resolutions Process Policy, which provides the framework for how resolutions are written, submitted, debated, endorsed and advocated on. While the changes are fairly minor, they do impact all aspects of the resolution […]
Resolution Deadline for Spring 2024 Convention
Resolutions must be submitted by February 12 to be added to the Spring 2024 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching, the RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the association’s advocacy efforts. To maximize these efforts, having well-written resolutions that are clear, concise, and include pertinent information is essential. […]
Attend a Webinar Outlining Changes to RMA’s Resolutions Process
The RMA Board of Directors has approved changes to RMA’s Resolutions Process Policy Resolutions are crucial to providing members with a direct voice in determining the RMA’s advocacy priorities. While the most visible portion of the resolution process takes place during the debate and voting session at RMA conventions, the full process includes a role […]
2023 Resolution Status Update – Volume 2 Now Available
The Resolution Status Update provides up-to-date information and progress updates for all active resolutions The RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the 2023 Resolution Status Update – Volume 2. This document, previously known as the “Advocacy Report Card,” has been re-titled to better reflect its intent: to provide […]
Local Government Fiscal Framework Allocation Formula Released
The formula determines how LGFF funding is distributed among all municipalities aside from Edmonton and Calgary The Government of Alberta has released the allocation formula for the Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF). Beginning in the 2024 – 2025 fiscal year, the LGFF will replace the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) as the primary provincially-funded capital grant […]
AUC Inquiry Oral Hearings Available Online
Oral hearings related to the AUC’s inquiry on electricity generation developments have been posted YouTube for public viewing As part of the inquiry in the ongoing economic, orderly and efficient development of electricity generation in Alberta, the AUC held oral hearings from December 11 to 15, 2023. Members of the public, municipalities, and industry stakeholders […]