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Board of Revision Requirements for 2023
To improve Saskatchewan's property assessment appeals system, the Government of Saskatchewan introduced a new online training program for board of revision members and secretaries. They also introduced regulatory requirements for all boards of revision to be certified to hear property assessment appeals starting with the 2023 taxation year.
Municipalities are responsible for appointing a certified board before the assessment roll is prepared. A municipality can:
- appoint their own local board of revision;
- appoint a district board of revision;
- contract a private service provider; or
- contract the new centralized board of revision.
More information on applying for certification for a local or district board of revision can be found in the Board of Revision Certification Guide. View the current list of certified boards of revision.
Centralized Board of Revision
The new centralized board of revision was established to help municipalities who cannot certify their board of revision.
ADR Institute of Saskatchewan Inc. is serving as the centralized board of revision. Municipalities that wish to appoint the centralized board of revision can contact ADR to learn more about their services, board members and their qualifications, and the costs. ADR can be reached by email at cbor@adrsaskatchewan.ca or 306-528-2131.
Municipalities are required to notify the Ministry of Government Relations of the board of revision appointment by emailing a copy of the council resolution to the Registrar, Assessment Appeals, assessment.registrar@gov.sk.ca.
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Register Now for the First SUMA Webinar of 2023
Sustainability frameworks have been around for many years and several municipalities have been issuing reports. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become front and centre for both businesses and governments alike, given net zero commitments that have been made.
In the first SUMA webinar of 2023, happening January 10 at 10:00 a.m., discover the broad issues that fall under the ESG umbrella, why it is important for municipalities to embed ESG in their operations, and the importance of social and governance metrics that will be publicly disclosed. James Barr and Jolene Anton from KMPG will discuss the journey to take your current status on sustainability to obtaining assurance on your public reporting of sustainability metrics.
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Secure Your Spot at SUMA's Virtual Sector Meeting
Discuss sector specific issues and discover new ideas at SUMA's virtual sector meeting on January 31.
The virtual meeting is open to elected officials and administration from SUMA member cities, towns, villages, resort villages, and northern municipalities. In the morning, leaders will break out into their sectors to discuss sector relevant issues in an open forum and take in an education session specifically designed for them. Each sector will also participate in the second round of consultations on SUMA’s governance review. In the afternoon, the sectors will come together for updates from SUMA and an exciting keynote address.
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Nominations Open for the Saskatchewan Waste Minimization Awards
Is your municipality going the extra mile to reduce waste? The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council is accepting nominations for the Saskatchewan Waste Minimization Awards.
These awards recognize excellence in waste reduction in Saskatchewan and are intended to promote leadership and inspire all sectors of the province to undertake waste reduction activities.
See the awards criteria and submit a nomination. Nominations are being accepted until February 5.
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Community Services Recovery Fund for Charities and
Non-Profits
The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for pandemic recovery.
United Way of Saskatoon and Area and United Way Regina are working in collaboration with United Way Centraide Canada, the Canadian Red Cross, and Community Foundations Canada to distribute funding.
Learn more at www.communityservicesrecoveryfund.ca.
Applications open January 6.
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2022 Financial Statement Template for Municipalities
Municipalities are required to submit a copy of their audited financial statement, auditor’s report, and management letter to financialstatements@gov.sk.ca on or before July 1, 2023, unless a city, then the due date is on or before September 1, 2023.
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Government Relations emailed the 2022 financial statement template to municipalities. If your municipality is unable to find the email, contact financialstatements@gov.sk.ca or download a copy.
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Ministerial Interpretation of the National Building Code: Childcare Spaces
The Minister of Government Relations has issued a Ministerial Interpretation of the National Building Code of Canada 2015 (NBC 2015) for childcare spaces.
To provide consistent application of the NBC 2015 throughout Saskatchewan, under this Interpretation:
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Childcare homes remain classified as residential occupancies; and
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Childcare facilities will be classified as assembly occupancies.
Read the full Ministerial Interpretation.
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SUMA's Executive Committee met virtually with the ministers responsible for health on December 12. | |
SUMA's Executive Committee met virtually with the minister responsible for the environment on
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SUMA Executive Meets with Ministers of Health, Environment, and Social Services
December has been a busy month as SUMA's Executive Committee met with multiple provincial ministers to discuss areas of municipal concern including mental health and addictions and landfill closures.
On December 12, members of SUMA's Executive Committee met with Saskatchewan's ministers responsible for health: the Honourable Paul Merriman, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Everett Hindley, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors, and Rural and Remote Health.
During the meeting the topics of mental health and addictions, including the impact of social housing and the Saskatchewan Income Support program, were discussed. The meeting also focused on primary care, including nurses, doctor renumeration, and ambulance services in addition to community-based organizations.
On December 15, members of the Executive Committee met with the Honourable Dana Skoropad, Minister of Environment, to discuss important municipal issues including the potential establishment of a Municipal Climate Change Action Centre, funding for landfill closures, and disposal and demolition of asbestos debris.
Earlier today, SUMA's Executive Committee met virtually with the Honourable Gene Makowksy, Minister of Social Services. During the meeting we reiterated our concerns with the Saskatchewan Income Support program and Social Housing Program, and discussed mental health and addictions in Saskatchewan.
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Recognize Long-Serving Elected Officials with a
Honorary Service Award
Are there elected officials in your community who have been serving for 20 years or more? Recognize their dedication and involvement in the community with a Honorary Service Award from SUMA.
Nominations for the award are being accepted until January 13. Award winners will be recognized during the 2023 SUMA Convention and Tradeshow.
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Submit Your Resolutions Today
Resolutions at SUMA's annual convention are one way to get municipal issues in front of provincial decision makers and the media, and help shape SUMA's advocacy.
To get started with resolutions, check out the Call for Resolutions, which includes a template you can use as a guide. You can also view SUMA's current Resolutions Policy and see past resolutions on SUMA's website.
Submit your resolutions by January 31 to have them brought forward at the 2023 SUMA Convention and Tradeshow in Saskatoon.
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Classifieds
Positions Available:
For Sale:
Have a position to fill or an item to sell? Submit your ad on our website.
Find the latest listings by visiting the classifieds section of our website, under the Programs and Services tab.
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Grants
Upcoming Deadlines:
For a full listing of grants, check the Grants section of our website under the Resources tab.
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To reach decision makers through Municipal Voice and its targeted readership, contact Rod Evason at your earliest convenience.
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