AUMA Digest -- Member principles ignored in pending changes to the Local Authorities Election Act

December 2, 2020

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Changes coming to rules governing municipal planning and development

The changes address timelines for development, Municipal Government Board appeals, municipal reserves, and off-site levies. These proposed amendments do not incorporate the feedback municipal representatives provided.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence

AUMA is proud to see four members recognized for their collaboration, hard work, and creativity. Congratulations to Town of Taber, Town of Peace River, City of Lethbridge, and Town of Raymond!

Federal Economic Statement released

On November 30, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland delivered the Fall Economic Statement. The Statement included several commitments that are of interest to municipalities.

Trends, examples, and lessons learned: Streamlining local governments in Alberta

Municipalities must submit concrete actions to reduce red tape and encourage private sector investment as part of the Municipal Stimulus Program in early 2021. On December 9, join the AUMA and the Alberta Chambers of Commerce for a webinar highlighting some best practices for municipal government in Alberta.

AUMA has partnered with RMA and Alberta Health Services (AHS) to deliver a workshop on the future of healthcare in Alberta. AHS has developed an implementation plan for the recommendations arising from the AHS performance review released earlier this year.

Update from the Legislature - Dec 2

The legislature continues to sit this week, and it appears likely the fall session will continue into next week as the government seeks to advance a relatively heavy legislative agenda.

GoA Survey: Land Management & Outdoor Recreation

Alberta Environment and Parks are seeking input on ways to enhance recreation experiences for Albertans in a way that is sustainably funded and enables partnerships.

CASUAL LEGAL: The Liability of Leasing Public Buildings during a Pandemic

A pandemic can add a new dimension of risk which municipalities, community leagues, and other public building owners should be aware of.

BUSINESS SERVICES

AUMA & NAIT to enhance emergency management

"This partnership will allow both organizations to enhance emergency management, business continuity, and disaster recovery expertise across Alberta while engaging CADEM and the Alberta Emergency Management Agency as additional resources."

Christine Maligec, Director of Risk Management, AUMA

Catch up – hear how municipalities are reducing energy usage and operational costs.

Missed our recent webinars? We talked about the benefits of retrofitting recreation centres, how to nominate a municipal energy champion, and how to monitor and measure your climate action plan. Watch them all on our YouTube channel.

As part of the Municipal Energy Champions pilot program, the Town of Two Hills participated in the Municipal Energy Champions Program’s Implementation Planning and Continuing Success training session where they learned about municipal energy planning, energy efficiency financing, and maintaining energy management momentum. Municipalities can apply until Dec 18 to the upcoming Municipal Energy Champions cohort to receive energy management support like the Town of Two Hills.

GOOD TO KNOW

Alberta Environment and Parks is looking for feedback on a draft Code of Practice for Hydrovac Facilities and definitions for earth and inert waste in the Waste Control Regulation. The engagement materials for review and feedback include the draft code, proposed amendments to the Waste Control Regulations, pre-recorded presentation videos, and frequently asked questions. Stakeholders have until December 18, 2020, to provide feedback.

Alberta Recreation and Parks Association is gathering Albertans’ perceptions of the value of public recreation services and park areas. All Albertans over the age of 16 are invited to complete the survey, and responses are anonymous. Find out more details about the survey here. The survey closes December 11.

On December 9, join the Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention (CMNCP) and partners, including AUMA member municipality Village of Beiseker, for a free webinar on crime prevention and community safety. Register here.

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