Municipal Affairs grant program staff will be available September 26 and 27 for one-on-one meetings to discuss the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) program, the Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) program, the administration of the federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF), and the Small Communities Fund (SCF) as well as any other ministry grant related questions during the fall 2018 AUMA Convention in Red Deer.
AUMA’s 2018 Resolutions Book is now available on the AUMA website. The resolutions will be debated and voted on during the 2018 AUMA Convention. We recommend councils review these resolutions in advance of convention so you are prepared for the debate and voting.
The Government of Alberta is seeking up to 25 people to join a new Anti-Racism Advisory Council that will advise the Minister of Education on how to combat racism and implement the new anti-racism initiatives being rolled out as part of the ‘Taking Action Against Racism’ report.
To address the unintended implications of the growing short-term rental industry, the Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), in partnership with the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), has released best practice guidelines for local regulation of short-term rentals.
AWC is seeking input on source water protection practices, processes, and risks to drinking water sources in Alberta through two surveys: one aimed at public and private sector, and one aimed at individuals. The results from the surveys will inform developing a guidance document on protecting drinking water sources.
A recent decision from Ontario helps confirm that municipalities have the power to exclude difficult or unsatisfactory contractors from submitting tenders or proposals for future work with the municipality. However, it also serves as a warning that any time municipalities want to exercise that power, they must do so in a fair and transparent way.
Note: these articles are available to AUMA members only. To access, you must have a subscription to the AUMA website.
Join us on September 19, 2018, from 2:30-3:30 pm for a webinar with Stephen Bull, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Supernet Secretariat, who will provide information about the status of broadband in Alberta and share important information for municipalities going forward. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the webinar.
Upcoming EOEP Courses
We are proud to host two Elected Officials Education Program courses on September 25 in conjunction with the AUMA Convention and AMSC Trade Show:
We are also hosting the Council’s Role in Strategic Planning course on October 17 at the Executive Royal Hotel Leduc in conjunction with the ASVA conference.
Register today!
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