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October 20, 2021
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In early 2020, as we embarked on our strategic brand research, we hosted many stakeholder engagement sessions and received over 400 responses to our member survey.

On Wednesday, November 17, at Convention 2021, you will see the results of the work we have been able to complete thanks to your honest and open responses.
ADVOCACY UPDATES
If you are a municipal elected official or senior administrator, 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, increase your network, and give back through leadership.
Register for the October 28 webinar to learn about the transformation that is underway at Alberta Environment & Parks to improve its regulatory assurance system and meet red tape reduction commitments.
On October 26 join AUMA and Sunlife for a session that will provide you with tangible solutions and proactive measures in managing disability occurrences.

We are seeking nominations for qualified candidates to serve on the Board of Directors. Elections will take place on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, during the annual AUMA Convention.

The most common scenario where issues of a de facto expropriation might occur is when governments place restrictions on the use of land without actually formally acquiring the property.

Munis 101 is developed and delivered in partnership with Municipal Affairs to help meet Municipal Government Act orientation requirements. As such, CAOs are encouraged to attend so that they can supplement the topics covered with municipal specific information.
GOOD TO KNOW
Ryerson University is conducting interviews as part of a research study to understand current challenges and opportunities for securing Canada’s critical municipal infrastructure from digital security threats, and they want to hear from municipalities.

Interested municipal representatives are invited to participate in a 45-minute interview for the research study. By participating in an interview, you can help shape recommendations for securing Canada’s new and existing municipal critical infrastructure. Interested municipalities can contact Stephanie Tran at stephanie.tran.rll@ryerson.ca. AUMA will share any outcomes of the study as they become available.
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is now accepting applications for the Innovative Community Initiatives (ICI) fund, which is a component of the Canadian Women in Local Leadership (CanWILL) project.
 
Between 20 and 25 ICI projects with an individual value of between $5,000 and $10,000 will be funded through two rounds of applications. In the first round, FCM will select 10 to 12 initiatives that will begin by March 2022 - the deadline to apply is Nov. 5, 2021.  
 
ICI projects will involve local governments partnering with community groups that work to support and engage women and under-represented groups in local politics. FCM will prioritize initiatives intended to serve Indigenous, Black and other racialized women, as well as youth and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
 
For more information, or to apply, please visit FCM’s CanWILL webpage. If you have questions about the ICI fund, please contact FCM at women@fcm.ca.
Measure what matters.
With energy efficiency measures, we can achieve 40% of our emissions reduction targets while eliminating energy waste and building the economy. By better understanding your facilities’ energy use, you can start your energy efficiency journey.
 
The Tool Lending Library can help.
Borrow energy auditing tools to help perform technical energy audits and inform your energy efficiency projects for free through the Tool Lending Library. The Tool Lending Library offers over 20 different types of tools.
Alberta Capital Region Opportunity: Ongoing
The Alberta Council for Environmental Education (ACEE) offers outreach support to municipalities in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region through Capital Region EcoSchools for this school year. EcoSchools Canada’s award-winning environmental school certification program tracks the collective impact of over a million Canadian students involved in curriculum-tied climate action. Thanks to funding from the Edmonton Community Foundation, ACEE is working to connect environmental education providers, school boards, and municipalities through this powerful opportunity to increase community-engaged climate action.
 
Contact melanie@abcee.org to express interest, and shape the program to help you reach your environmental and climate goals by participating in bimonthly advisory committee meetings.  
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