October 2, 2019

NEWS MEMBERSHIP BUSINESS SERVICES ADVOCACY SERVICES EVENTS

Strong Communities Build Alberta: Convention 2019 builds on members' hard work Now that we’ve wrapped up another whirlwind AUMA Convention, we want to say THANK YOU to all our members and attendees (almost 1,200!) who came to learn, connect, support each other, and engage with government partners. It was truly an event full of community building.

QUICK LINKS AUMA announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors and Executive Committee FCM Federal Election Updates Employee benefits webinar series on mental health in the workplace

ADVOCACY UPDATES

AUMA announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors and Executive Committee AUMA is pleased to announce the new Board of Directors and Executive Committee elected during the 2019 annual convention.

AUMA submits Red Tape Report to the Government of Alberta Our submission is part of our ongoing advocacy on streamlining provincial government processes. Following the Alberta government’s implementation of the Red Tape Reduction Initiative, AUMA surveyed municipalities to identify areas that could be simplified.

Chestermere and Fort Saskatchewan take formal steps to become more inclusive AUMA extends its congratulations to the City of Chestermere and the City of Fort Saskatchewan as the newest members of the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities (CIM).

Grants for recycling infrastructure Did you know there are grants for recycling infrastructure? The Community Champions Program (CCP) is a grant program that is specially designed for non-profit organizations and municipalities in Alberta.

Do you have an eco-roof in your municipality? The Miistakis Institute has an eco-roof initiative underway, including the development of an eco-roof guide for Alberta municipalities. Eco-roofs provide a variety of public benefits related to improvements in air quality.

FCM Federal Election Updates Local governments are building better lives. This election, FCM is calling on all national parties to commit to modernizing how we work together, to get more done for the Canadians we all serve. Visit the newly-launched website to read their platform.

Casual Legal article: Mandatory Pre-Trial Resolution: Getting to Your Day in Court

No log-in required to access this Casual Legal article Please note: Casual Legal articles are available as a courtesy to AUMA members. Archived issues of Casual Legal may be accessed by AUMA member municipalities by logging into our website.

BUSINESS SERVICES

Free for AUMA members: employee benefits webinar series on mental health in the workplace  As we approach Mental Illness Awareness Week in Canada, which runs October 6 - 12, AUMA and our partner Sun Life are pleased to provide our members with a series of information sessions .

DID YOU KNOW ?

There's an upcoming Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) course! Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance has been refreshed and is being held at the annual ASVA conference in Leduc this month. Register now

GOOD TO KNOW

The City of Lethbridge invites you participate in an expert-led webinar series focused on health, safety and wellness at work. This complimentary series is being offered in partnership with the Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA). Upcoming webinars run October 3, 17, and 24. For more information, visit the AMHSA website.

Take Action with the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre — helping you help everyone since 2009. In that time, municipalities across the province have taken bold steps to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They have improved their overall energy efficiency and saved money for their municipalities for years to come. Now is your time to take action and see that small changes add up to big results. Visit their new website to see how they help municipalities see real savings and real change.

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