Municipal Election Resources Now Available
Alberta Municipal Affairs and Elections Alberta have developed a variety of resources in advance of next year’s municipal election and possible senate election process In advance of next year’s municipal elections (scheduled for October 18, 2021), Alberta Municipal Affairs has developed resources to help prepare municipalities for accommodating the nomination and election process under the […]
Fall 2020 Emergent Resolution Deadline is October 30
RMA’s resolution deadline for the 2020 Fall Convention was Friday, October 2, 2020. Any resolutions being brought forward after this date are considered emergent. As per RMA Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined as a resolution submitted to RMA after the resolution deadline (October 2, 2020 for the 2020 Fall Convention) that addresses […]
Resolutions for the RMA 2020 Fall Convention Now Available
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2020 Fall Convention are now available. Click here for the complete resolution package. Resolution Amendments Any members wishing to propose amendments to resolutions included in the attached resolutions package are encouraged to email proposed amendments to RMA Senior Policy Advisor Wyatt Skovron […]
Register Now for FCM’s Run, Win, and Lead Webinar Series
Learn more about FCM’s Toward Parity Initiative through this unique webinar series Toward Parity in Municipal Politics is an initiative the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) initiated in 2018. In Canada, women occupy 18% of mayor / reeve positions and 28% of councillor seats. The goal of Toward Parity is to shift those numbers upward. […]
Apply Now to Host Agriculture Mental Health Workshops
Do More Agriculture Foundation is now accepting applications from groups to host mental health workshops in 2021 Do More Ag is now accepting applications from groups interested in hosting agriculture mental health workshops in 2021. The workshops are provided free of charge through the Community Fund for Mental Health, which is funded by Farm Credit […]
Registration Now Open for Renewable Energy Webinar Series
Learn what municipal roles are in renewable energy Accelerating Implementation of Renewable Energy (AIRE) is a two-year project designed to help municipalities reach emission reduction targets by enabling investment in local renewable energy projects. The project will give municipalities information and tools to better assess and communicate renewable energy opportunities and adapt to changes in […]
RiskPro 2020 Feedback and Audit Requirements
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the RiskPro 2020 webinars. We appreciate our members’ openness to try a new format given the current circumstances. In order to continue to improve our event and provide meaningful experiences, there will be a post-event survey sent out in the coming weeks. Please watch your email […]
Provide Feedback on Provisions Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
The Government of Canada is seeking feedback on a proposed integrated management approach to plastics The Government of Canada is taking steps toward eliminating plastic pollution in Canada, including potentially banning or restricting certain harmful single-use plastic products. The federal government has drafted a discussion paper, A proposed integrated management approach to plastic products to […]
Registration Now Open for Three EOEP Virtual Courses
The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) has been working hard to find ways to provide access to programs during the COVID-19 pandemic and has developed an exciting opportunity for RMA and AUMA members to participate in virtual offerings of three more courses. The three courses now available for registration are: Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance: […]
Submit Now for RMA’s Long Service Awards, In Memoriam, and R.W. Hay Award
The RMA values the opportunity to recognize members for their dedicated service at the 2020 Fall Convention Recognition of members through the Long Service Awards, the R.W. Hay Award, and In Memoriam will take place during the RMA’s 2020 Fall Convention. Celebrating the commitment of RMA’s elected officials and administrators is an important component of […]