AUMA Digest -- Concerned members participate in online session on assessment model review

August 19, 2020

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Registration now open for Summer Municipal Leaders’ Caucus

Caucus will consist of a one-day program that runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the schedule and agenda will be the same at all locations. AUMA will adhere to the Chief Medical Officer of Health's COVID-19 guidelines.

August 20 – Sylvan Lake

Registration for the 2020 AUMA Convention is open!

Visit the AUMA Convention website to learn about this year’s new approach.

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ADVOCACY UPDATES

2020 AUMA Convention to be fully virtual

With the start of Convention just weeks away, the decision has been made to make the 2020 AUMA Convention fully virtual.

2020 Resolutions Book now available

Members have submitted 19 resolutions on a wide variety of topics, from reshaping municipal finances to reviewing the Libraries Act.

New provincial legislation targets metal thieves

Metal theft is a significant risk to public safety and critical infrastructure in Alberta. In November 2019, the Government of Alberta proclaimed the Scrap Metal Dealers and Recyclers Identification Act.

Provincial Wastewater Treatment O&M Survey

AUMA is partnering with Magna Engineering Services to find out more about provincial wastewater operations and maintenance.

Call for nominations: AUMA Board of Directors

AUMA is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to serve on its Board of Directors. View the candidate nomination package, review the guidelines for determining an individual’s candidacy, and download the relevant nomination forms and submission instructions.

Applications open for AUMA committees

If you are a municipal elected official or senior administrator and want to shape the direction of AUMA, consider applying to serve on one of AUMA’s committees.

Participating on a committee provides an opportunity to influence the direction of policy and programs for AUMA, expand your network, and give back through leadership.

CASUAL LEGAL: Lease, Licence, or Permit: Section 304 and The Assessed Person

Alberta Court of Appeal considers SDAB’s variance power in direct control districts. A recent case looked at what kind of lease, licence, or permit would make the holder the properly assessed person.

BUSINESS SERVICES

Employee Benefits: Introducing Personal Spending Accounts

We are pleased to announce a new type of flexible health benefit, our Personal Spending Account (PSA). The PSA covers a wide range of eligible expenses supporting the mental, physical, and financial well-being of employees and their families.

GOOD TO KNOW

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AUMA congratulates Tanya Thorn, AMSC Vice President and Director, Towns South for completing the ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program

AUMA partners with the Alberta Critical Incident Provincial Network

ACIPN is a 24/7/365 evidence-based, peer-led and driven support network of public safety personnel for public safety personnel. ACIPN’s volunteers are trained in best practices and deliver support in accordance with ICISF standards.

Two municipalities receive investments for community generation projects

The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre, in partnership with Alberta Innovates, launched the Municipal Community Generation Challenge in March 2019. Two successful applicants have been awarded a total of $6M for their innovative renewable energy community generation projects.

The Town of Smoky Lake’s Métis Crossing Solar Project is receiving a $3.9M investment to develop 4.86 MW of community solar generation in Northern Alberta to benefit local municipalities and the Métis Nation of Alberta.

The Municipal District of Taber’s RenuWell Project is receiving a $2.1M investment to demonstrate how legacy oil and gas infrastructure can be re-purposed for community solar systems, and to show how these projects can provide significant benefits to the energy industry, the environment, and the economy.

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