September 15, 2021
AUMA/AMSC DIGEST
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Check out these ways to recognize and commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, regardless of whether your municipality has declared it a holiday.

And, don't miss AUMA's Municipal Guide to the TRC’s Calls to Action, designed for municipalities that are beginning their work towards reconciliation. The guide focuses on the TRC’s 12 Calls to Action that AUMA believes are most applicable to municipal governments in Alberta
ADVOCACY UPDATES
  • COVID-19 vaccination records
  • Vaccination Progress
  • COVID-19 vaccination incentives

While the responsibility for running a fair election, which complies with the relatively strict requirements of the Local Authorities Election Act, rests with the Returning Officer and deputies, candidates are also well-served to possess a working knowledge of the rules and procedures.
BUSINESS SERVICES

On September 22, AMSC and SunLife are co-hosting a webinar to show you and your employees how to make the most of Lumino Health. It will help you prioritize your health and wellbeing, which is more important than ever.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT
To ensure we continue to meet your needs, we have put together a 3-minute survey to gather your feedback and have also included an opportunity for you to volunteer for focus groups.
The St. Paul Abilities Network (Society) was founded in 1964 by parents and volunteers wanting education for their children with special needs. S.P.A.N. began as a charity, and after years of lobbying and fundraising they opened the region’s first school to support children with special needs in Northern Alberta.
INNOVATION
Voters in Strathcona County will be able to cast their ballots in a new way this upcoming municipal election – from the comfort of their own vehicles.

Drive-thru voting not only accommodates voters who may have accessibility issues, it also accounts for the physical distancing and masking requirements of COVID-19.
GOOD TO KNOW
The Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) enables municipalities and Métis settlements to collaborate with their neighbours on local and regional priorities. It is particularly important as we work together to address challenges related to Alberta’s economic and pandemic recovery.
Applications are now being accepted for all components under the 2021-22 ACP program. Apply through MAConnect at www.maconnect.alberta.ca and go to ACP Online.
Application deadlines are as follows:
·      Municipal Internship – October 15, 2021.
·      Intermunicipal Collaboration – January 5, 2022.
·      Mediation and Cooperative Processes, Municipal Restructuring, and Strategic Initiatives – February 4, 2022.
Fuel the transition to electric vehicles with our funding
The Electric Vehicles for Municipalities Program makes electric vehicles like trucks, cars, ATVs, and ice re-surfacers more affordable. Save 50% or more on fuel and maintenance costs by upgrading your fleet to electric vehicles. Funding is limited, so apply today!
As battery technology continues to improve, electric vehicles are allowing commuters to travel further, reduce maintenance costs, and lessen their impact on the environment. In 2019, we busted myths and misconceptions about electric vehicles in Alberta. Here’s an updated article where we readdress these concerns to finally put them to rest.
Join the Net-Zero Communities Accelerator
The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre is collaborating with QUEST, Eco-West Canada and the Community Energy Association to launch the Net-Zero Communities Accelerator in Alberta. We are conducting a first call for small to mid-sized communities interested in advancing plans and projects to save energy and emissions.
 
Participants will pay a small fee to receive a broad range of tools and services to build their capacity, develop plans and initiate projects. Read the project backgrounder for more information. Submit your Expression of Interest by September 26, 2021.
Munis 101 is much more than just an orientation course for elected officials. Our offerings across the province enable elected officials to build their networks with municipal peers so they can address common challenges and build collective solutions for issues facing communities across Alberta. Visit 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.
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