Municipal Elections:
What's Next
Municipal elections may have concluded last week, but there's still more excitement coming.
Administrators should notify Government Relations of the results of your election, and update your listing in the Municipal Directory. (If you lost your username or password for the directory, call Government Relations at 306-787-2687.)
The Elected Officials Handbook is coming soon to SUMA members. We are mailing enough for each member of council and an extra for administration. These packages will also include a sheet to collect email addresses for council members so they can stay up to date with SUMA. A digital copy of the handbook will be made available on our website soon.
Thank you to all our departing Board members for their time and dedication in serving SUMA:
- Debra Button
- Malcolm Eaton
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Barry Gunther
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Lee Atkinson
- Ben Buhler
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Wade Murray
- Ron Osika
- Tiffany Paulsen
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Regional meetings for the seven southern regions are taking place in November. This is where regional directors to SUMA's Board of Directors are elected.
Click on the links in the table below to see meeting details and to register. Registration deadline is
Wednesday, November 9, 2016.
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Director |
Location |
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November 15 |
Mike Strachan |
Carnduff |
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November 16 |
Randy Goulden |
Yorkton |
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November 18 |
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Fort Qu'Appelle
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November 21 |
Glenn George |
Nipawin |
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November 22 |
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Osler |
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November 24 |
Al Heron |
Kindersley |
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November 25 |
Dale Domeij |
Hodgeville |
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Municipal Leaders' Roles and Responsibilities Workshops
While SUMA staff are touring the province for regional meetings, we will also be offering two Municipal Leaders' Roles and Responsibilities
(MLRR) workshops, formerly known as the Newly Elected Workshop. New and returning elected council members, and municipal staff are encouraged to take in this valuable session.
Check out the event links below for the topics that will be discussed and registration information.
The deadline to register is
November 9, 2016. If you need to update who will be attending from your municipality,
email Katee Galandy.
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Council Member's Oath of Office and Code of Ethics Proclaimed
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Funding for Wetlands: National Wetland Conservation Fund
The National Wetland Conservation Fund, administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada, is accepting expressions of interest until November 18, 2016, for
on-the-ground activities to restore and enhance wetlands in Canada.
Typical allocations are $50,000 to $250,000 per year, with a maximum amount available of $500,000 per year per project, and must be matched by non-federal funds. Visit the website to learn more and download the applicable documents.
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Funding for Accessibility:
Access4All
With funding support from the Government of Canada, the Rick Hansen Foundation is providing grants of up to $30,000. Funds are for "Barrier Buster Projects" - projects that will break down accessibility barriers and create awareness in communities across Canada. Find out more about the foundation's Access4All Canada 150 Signature Initiative on their website.
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Local Government Authority Courses at the University of Regina
Registration for the University of Regina's winter offerings of
local government authority courses opens on
November 8, 2016.
If you need help registering for courses or if you haven't yet been admitted to the program and would like to be admitted, contact the University of Regina's Student Instructor Services or
call 1-306-585-5807.
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ATS Traffic Saskatchewan
Are your street signs still reflective? Help drivers see street signs and stop sooner with the best and most reflective signs in the industry.
ATS Traffic Saskatchewan
offers discounts on high-quality signs for SUMA members. They also offer traffic control products, decals, equipment rentals, installation and consulting.
SUMAdvantage gives you more options to save money and meet your needs. Call 1-800-214-1477 to place an order, or email
Lisa Rawlings
at SUMA with any questions.
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Landfill Operations Training
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Northern Lights Chapter is offering a
Landfill Operations Basics
course November 3-4 in Prince Albert. The cost is $525 plus tax for SWANA members and $650 plus tax for non-members. Check their
website
for more information about this and other courses.
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Classifieds
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
FOR SALE
Find the latest listings by visiting the
SUMA Classifieds
section of our website, under the Programs and Services tab.
Have a position to fill or an item to sell? Submit your ad
on our website.
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Grants
Upcoming Deadlines
Ongoing
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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