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It's Election Day: Go Vote!
Today is our chance to have our say in the 2016 provincial election. Polls are open until 8:00 p.m., and you can find details on polling stations and more from Elections Saskatchewan. If you're still on the fence, SUMA has lots of
information on our website, and
our platform grid covers how the parties' platforms stack up against what we were advocating for.
So go vote, and watch your mailbox later this week for a wrap-up message on our work during the campaign.
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SUMA Workshop:
Creating and Enforcing Effective Bylaws
It's a real art to craft an effective bylaw. You need to address municipal concerns, but avoid a bylaw for all the tiny irritations you see in your municipality. And then you have to enforce those carefully drafted bylaws. SUMA invites you to a workshop in Regina on just these topics. Join us from 1:30-4:30 on May 10, 2016 to hear what works from a panel of experts in municipal administration and law, and ensure that your bylaws are addressing the needs of your community. Registration is open to all SUMA members, for $50 per person
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Village Sector Meeting 2016
Following a very successful 2015 Town Sector Meeting, SUMA has decided to host a similar event for the village sector.
The 2016 Village Sector Meeting will take place on May 10 and 11, 2016, in Regina, bringing together mayors, councillors, and administrators from villages and resort villages throughout the province to discuss current issues affecting their municipalities. We've prepared a draft itinerary and agenda for the event, but if your municipality is interested in introducing topics for discussion at the meeting, please contact our Senior Policy Advisor, Sean McKenzie.
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Convention 2017:
What's Your Theme Idea?
We are looking for a theme to set the tone for Convention 2017. We greatly value your suggestions, and read every one. If you submit a theme idea you will be entered to win two tickets ($120 value) to the President's Banquet held Tuesday,
February 7, 2017. To submit your idea,
email Katee Galandy
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Mayors Summer School Postponed Until 2017
SUMA is proud to provide an educational experience unique to Canada, Mayors Summer School, but we have decided to postpone this workshop until 2017 due to the municipal elections coming in the fall. Our new and experienced mayors can look forward to intriguing speakers, engaging discussions, and team building exercises in the summer of 2017. This workshop will allow mayors of Saskatchewan communities to spend two and a half days building leadership, knowledge, and confidence in their roles. Stay tuned to Urban Update and the event listing on our website for details when they are available.
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Special Registration Rate for SUMA Members
The Conference Board of Canada is hosting the Saskatchewan Institute conference, Finding Top Gear: Urban Centres as Engines of Growth, in Saskatoon on Monday, April 18. Delegates will have an opportunity to discuss what infrastructure and services are needed to sustain economic growth, attract and retain the necessary workers, and how best to fund the growth of regional services. As an event sponsor, SUMA is pleased to extend special guest pricing to our members and affiliates.
Register today
for
$495 with the rebate code SPNSF. If you have any questions or would like help with registration, please contact Robyn Mia at
[email protected]
or 613-526-3090 ext. 445.
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What to Expect When the Ombudsman Calls
Do you want to find out more about the Saskatchewan Ombudsman's role, and what that means for municipalities? The one-hour webinar from Ombudsman Saskatchewan includes an overview of their office's complaint process, a look at fair decision making, and some examples of complaints. There are three webinars scheduled for this month:
- Tuesday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m
- Wednesday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m.
- Thursday, April 21 at 10:00 a.m.
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MMRP Update
Now that the first quarter of 2016 is behind us, the first round of funding from the Multi-Material Recycling Program (MMRP) will start flowing to municipalities who have already signed up. So far, 459 local governments are set to benefit from the MMRP. If you haven't completed a
services agreement with Multi-Material Stewardship Western (MMSW) yet, you can do that at any time.
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Urban Update Advertisement
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In this PSD Webinar we will be exploring how municipalities can engage their residents to encourage volunteering within their communities. Our expert panelists will discuss how enabling collaboration between municipalities and residents improves service delivery and outcomes. This webinar comes with a free download of our webinar on 'Adapting to an Aging Population.'
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Census 2016
Gearing Up
Work on Statistics Canada's 2016 census has already begun in Northern Saskatchewan, and work in the south will begin next month. The data collected during the census is vital to municipal work, from planning to funding. Population data guides several of the funding programs for municipalities, such as the federal Gas Tax Fund and provincial revenue sharing, so your municipality has a stake in ensuring this data is accurate. Work with Statistics Canada to ensure all your residents are captured in the census, especially if you've built new neighbourhoods since the 2011 census.
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Questioning a Tax Assessment?
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provides valuations in residential, commercial, public sector, industrial, agricultural, and property tax assignments.
Canada's most experienced appraisal and valuation firm, Suncorp Valuations offers discounts for SUMA members. Contact Tom at 306-652-0311 for more information.
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Northern Waterworks Workshop
New North - SANC Services is running its Waterworks Conference in Prince Albert April 27 and 28. Water and wastewater operators who attend are eligible for one full continuing education unit (CEU). There is an opportunity to sit challenge exams on April 29. Registration forms and other information are available
on their website. The conference fee for Northern municipal operators is $50, and $150 for others.
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Classifieds
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
For a full listing of ads, visit the
SUMA Classifieds
under the Programs and Services tab.
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Grants
Upcoming Deadlines:
For a full listing of grants, check the
Grants section of our website under the Resources tab.
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About Us
Thank you for reading the Urban Update this week. We welcome your comments.
SUMA
200-2222 13th Ave.
Regina, SK S4P 3M7
[email protected] www.suma.org |
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