Spring 2023 Emergent Resolution Deadline is March 20
As per the RMA’s Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined as a resolution submitted to the RMA after the resolution deadline – February 15, 2023 for the 2023 Spring Convention – that addresses a subject or problem that has arisen subsequent to the resolution deadline. The RMA Resolutions Committee will meet prior to […]
RMA Releases Draft Version of New Strategic Direction
The draft strategic direction will be presented via resolution for member endorsement at the 2023 Spring 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 […]
RMA Releases Report Calling for Changes to Growth Management Board Voting Structure
The report outlines the inequality of the current voting structure and provides an overview of approaches used in other jurisdictions The RMA has released a report titled Seeking Balance: Voting Inequalities in Alberta’s Growth Management Boards. The report takes a close look at how decisions are currently made within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board and […]
Changes to Bus Usage and Insurance
At RMA Insurance, we endeavour to provide the best coverage at the lowest cost to our membership. Over the past four years, the market for automobile insurance, especially the capacity to provide coverage for buses, has declined drastically in both availability and price. The reason we are able to offer such competitive rates is thanks to […]
RMA Assigns Statuses to Several Spring 2022 and Fall 2022 Resolutions
Following the endorsement of resolutions by RMA members, the RMA forwards the resolutions to the appropriate provincial or federal ministry or organization for an initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the resolution a status and drafts an initial reaction. The RMA updates the resolutions database and issues bulletins with updates as […]
CRTC Seeking Testers for Internet Speeds
CRTC is seeking people to test their internet speeds using a Whitebox The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) launched the third phase of Measuring Broadband Canada. This project is designed to identify areas where internet speeds are not meeting what is being advertised by internet service providers (ISPs). To participate in this project, applicants […]
EOEP Course Teaches Essentials of Financial Planning and Monitoring
Finance course builds on the foundational Munis 101 course Register today! The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP)’s Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance course often sells out. The course offers an excellent opportunity for elected officials who are working towards their Municipal Elected Leaders Certificate to learn more about their role in financial planning and monitoring. […]
Register for Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta’s Upcoming Workshop
Register for the next IAMA workshop and learn about asset management practices in Alberta Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting an in-person workshop on February 8, 2023 in Red Deer. The workshop will run from 9:00 am to 3:15 pm, with registration and complimentary breakfast beginning at 8:30 am. Workshop registration is $125 for […]
RMA 2023 Spring Convention Registration is Now Open
The RMA 2023 Spring Convention will take place March 20 – 22, 2023 at the Edmonton Convention Centre. We look forward to welcoming our elected officials, members, and guests together for an action-packed agenda. Online registration for the 2023 Spring Convention is open until March 3, 2023. Programming Update Convention programming planning is well underway, […]
Free Asset Management for Elected Officials in Lethbridge
Join RMA for a free one-day workshop on asset management for elected officials and CAOs Asset management is an important tool for councils to understand the link between infrastructure and service delivery. It also helps councils to make data-informed, community-minded decisions. This one-day course will allow elected officials to peer into the asset management process […]