August 25, 2021
AUMA/AMSC DIGEST
QUICK LINKS
AUMA, along with our partners from Reynolds Mirth Richards and Farmer (RMRF) LLP, will host a webinar on Monday, August 30, to answer any questions you might have and provide guidance for your return-to-workplace planning.
ADVOCACY UPDATES
The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is delivering Munis 101 with the support of Alberta Municipal Affairs to help meet the Municipal Government Act requirements for post-election council orientation.

With the implementation of the new statutory holiday by the federal government, some municipalities are asking if they need to give their employees the day or if it only applies to federal employees.
INNOVATION

The City of Calgary’s Innovation Challenge seeks to make Calgary a more resilient community through innovative energy solutions.

Individuals, teams, and businesses from around the world are invited to pitch an idea for a pre-commercial venture, a commercial-ready product that just needs a push, or a new way to improve policies and processes.
GOOD TO KNOW
Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Invasive Species Centre want to receive feedback from municipalities on the cost of managing invasive species in Canada. Cost examples include hiring contractors to cut down dead ash trees affected by emerald ash borer, conducting research to prevent the spread of invasive goldfish, and hiring summer students to run outreach events.

This survey will assess Canadian municipalities' expenditures linked to invasive species prevention, detection, and management. Your feedback will help improve and prioritize planning and resource allocation for this serious and growing issue. The deadline for the survey is September 30, 2021.
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Did you know we showcase renewable energy and energy efficiency projects?
Learn how communities across Alberta are improving energy resilience and keeping energy dollars circulating in the local economy. These success stories show how communities are creating lasting change. See the stories in the Project Showcase.

Has your municipality amassed solar panels?
The Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) launched its expanded electronics pilot project (e-Pilot) in September 2020 for the collection of more than 500 additional electronic devices. Since then, about 3,500 tonnes of material has been recycled.

ARMA is now seeking your assistance to access solar panels for evaluation in the e-Pilot. They are inviting municipalities to contact ARMA if your site has collected or stockpiled solar panels that could be picked up by the electronics processors specifically dealing with solar panels.
If you have amassed solar panels, or if you are aware of commercial entities that may have panels they would like to recycle, please email ARMA at epilot@albertarecycling.ca. For more information on the e-Pilot, visit armaepilot.com. 
Register today for Munis 101. Visit the eoep.ca for all the information you need to register for Munis 101 courses being offered to help fulfill the MGA requirement for council orientation. Courses start in September for Summer Villages and are offered throughout Alberta following the October 18 elections.
Do you have questions about Munis 101? Then visit the Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for answers. If, after reviewing the FAQs, you still have questions, email them to registrar@eoep.ca.
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