March 27, 2019

NEWS MEMBERSHIP BUSINESS SERVICES ADVOCACY SERVICES EVENTS

Welcome to the new Digest Welcome to the new AUMA/AMSC Digest! Our revitalized Digest is part of our ongoing efforts to bring our members valuable and high-quality information. We have designed Digest to make it easier to find what you want to know. We understand that you are busy and have limited time, so we will keep the articles easy to read, providing you what you need to know in just a few short paragraphs. READ MORE

QUICK LINKS Why municipalities need equitable infrastructure funding LAEA transitional regulation addresses municipal concerns regarding campaign deficits Engagement of municipalities in gaming review delayed Specific, customized, and tailored: Canmore gets control through OCIP The “costs” of doing litigation

ADVOCACY UPDATES

Message from the President  ELECTION 2019: Why municipalities need equitable infrastructure funding We’re into the second week of the provincial election campaign. This week, I want to highlight the importance of infrastructure funding for our communities. This has been a key issue for our members for years and a large focus of AUMA’s advocacy work with both the provincial and federal governments.  READ MORE

LAEA transitional regulation addresses municipal concerns regarding campaign deficits The Minister of Municipal Affairs approved the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Deficit Elimination Transitional Regulation regarding deficits carried over from the 2017 general election and by-elections.  READ MORE

Engagement of municipalities in gaming review delayed Municipal consultations on charitable gaming model by Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Corporation (AGLCC) may be delayed. READ MORE

BUSINESS NEWS

Specific, customized, and tailored: Canmore gets control through OCIP The words ‘specific,’ ‘customized’, and ‘tailored’ come up a lot when Joe Rau of Canmore talks about AMSC’s Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) coverage. LEARN HOW THEY DID IT

Photo credit: Town of Canmore

Casual Legal Article: The “costs” of doing litigation A recent Court of Appeal decision helpfully summarized the law on awarding costs at the end of litigation. As a rule, a successful party in litigation is entitled to an award of costs from the unsuccessful party. However, the decision to award costs and the amount of the costs is discretionary and a judge may vary from the normal rule based on a wide number of factors.  READ MORE

Please note: Casual Legal articles are available to AUMA members only . To access, you must have a subscription to the AUMA website. If you belong to an AUMA member municipality but do not have your own log-in, simply visit the AUMA website to request a new account. If you have an account, but do not remember your password, you may request a new password.

EVENTS

AUMA's Public Risk Conference takes place May 8 - 9, Edmonton Details coming soon for AUMA's Health and Wealth Forum

Submit an Expression of Interest for the Electric Vehicles for Municipalities program or register for the webinar on April 3 Submit an Application form for the Recreation Energy Conservation program or register for the webinar on April 10 Register today for these upcoming EOEP courses: Council’s Role in Strategic Planning – September 25 Regional Partnerships and Collaboration – September 25

GOOD TO KNOW

Strong communities need equitable infrastructure funding Strong communities need a fair share of cannabis revenue  Strong communities need improved resources for police services  auma.ca/election2019

The role of municipalities in Alberta  AUMA has tools and resources to help communities promote equity and inclusion and reduce racism and discrimination  Provide your input on how to address gender parity in politics April 1, 2019

AUMA is a proud sponsor of the LGAA Conference, April 3 – 5 in Red Deer  Attend the FREE Solar Trade Show April 6 in Edmonton  The Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association conference takes place May 6 – 9 in Canmore

DID YOU KNOW? Our Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) can provide you with comprehensive construction coverage and save you money. DISCOVER MORE

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