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October 24, 2023
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Important
Calling Elected Officials - Focus Group Participants Needed
Notice of Invitation - Elected Official Knowledge Tools
As a key initiative within SARM’s capacity building plan, online learning modules for elected officials are under development. As the initial module(s) and learning platform are in the intermediary design stage, the development team will be hosting a focus group discussion to collect input and feedback from elected officials. The outcomes from the discussion will help guide the final design of the modules and the approach to the administration of the learning platform.
The focus group for elected officials will be held during the SARM Midterm Convention in November. There are ten spots, and participants will receive an honorarium.
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Elected officials interested in being a part of the discussions are asked to email roy.anderson@sasktel.net with your name, and the name/number of your Rural Municipality. | | |
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Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA)
2023 Board Elections
The deadline for SAMA Board nominations has now passed. Please see a listing of the current nominees below:
- Allen Kreshewski - RM of Hazel Dell No. 335
- Gerald Muller - RM of Canwood No.494
- John Wagner- RM of Piapot No. 110
- Rod Quintin - RM of Dundurn No. 314
Candidates will be elected by delegates at the 2023 SARM Midterm Convention on November 8th at 2:45 PM for a three-year term and may be reappointed to subsequent terms.
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The seven-member SAMA Board of Directors is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council and consists of:
- three members named by the Ministry of Government Relations including the Board Chair;
- two members named by the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM);
- one member named by the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) for urban and northern municipalities under 30,000; and
- one member named by SUMA for cities with a population exceeding 30,000
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17th Annual Saskatchewan Municipal Awards
Nominate your Municipality Today!
Established in 2006, the Saskatchewan Municipal Awards (SMAs) celebrate the hard work of Saskatchewan’s municipal governments, and aim to recognize their innovation and excellence. The SMAs are awarded to both rural and urban municipalities, and provide provincial exposure for the municipality and the initiative.
The 2023 Saskatchewan Municipal awards will be awarded to:
- Top municipal led initiative (rural, urban, or cooperative)
- Top rural municipal led initiative
- Top urban municipal led initiative
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Regional cooperation (a joint initiative involving at least one rural and one urban municipality)
Celebrate a municipally led initiative by submitting a nomination before 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 21, 2023.
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Calling all RM Administrators
Back by Popular Demand: SARM Procurement Bootcamp
Does your RM need to make a major purchase? Do you have a large infrastructure project to complete? The SARM Procurement Bootcamp is an engaging day-long workshop designed to sharpen the public sector purchasing skills of new and experienced Administrators alike. Participants will learn how to lead sound and efficient processes to acquire the goods and services they need in a way that is trade compliant, effective, and gets the best value for their RM’s dollar. Our facilitator is Larry Berglund—an expert on public sector procurement. Spaces are limited for this training, so register soon!
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Capacity: 30 RM Administrators
Location: Queensbury Convention Centre, REAL District, Regina
Date: November 7, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $150 per participant (includes lunch and refreshments)
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Assignment: There are brief case studies to read in advance of the workshop; a quiz will take place at the end of the workshop.
Questions: Contact Dustin Resch, SARM Manager of Programs, at dresch@sarm.ca.
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Register for this event through the main convention registration form by October 31, 2023, end of day.
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Municipal Leaders' Roles and Responsibilities
The 2023 Municipal Leaders’ Roles and Responsibilities seminar will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams. This webinar will provide information to newly-elected council members about their roles and responsibilities as a council member of their local government. The presentations would also serve as a good refresher for existing council members.
Participants will hear about the importance of open and transparent government, conflict of interest, code of ethics, decision making, council procedures, the rights and obligations of elected officials, administrators, and rate payers, and procurement best practices.
Those attending this seminar will be given credit for MLDP Module 1, so please ensure that everyone attending is registered separately (even if you are watching as a group) for tracking purposes.
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Date: November 30, 2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual Session
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Pest Control Product Compliance
Health Canada's Pesticide Compliance Program (PCP) is responsible for promoting, monitoring, and enforcing compliance with the Federal Pest Control Products Act & Regulation. The legislation aims to protect human health and safety and the environment by regulating the use of "pest control products", also known as pesticides.
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Join SARM and Health Canada for an informative webinar session to learn more about the PCP program and rodenticides as well as some of the best practices and obligations that your RM should be aware of pertaining to pest control products. | | |
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Date: October 26, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Disclaimer: The following RMs have requested the information below to be distributed and will be billed for using this service. | |
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Looking to Hire:
RM of Caledonia No. 99, Public Works Equipment Operator, NOV 19 - Close
RM of Lacadena No. 228, Foreman, NOV 18 - Close
RM of Moose Creek No. 33, MAIP Internship as an Assistant Administrator, Nov 10 - Close
Town of Lemberg, Chief Administrative Officer, Nov 13 - Close
Resort Village of the District of Katepwa, Acting Chief Administrative Officer, NOV 4 - Close
RM of Lake Johnston No. 102, Administrator, OCT 31 - Close
RM of Lacadena No. 228, Equipment Operators, OCT 25 - Close
Looking to Buy/Sell:
RM of Morris No. 312, For Tender: 2018 Cat 140M AWD Motor Grader, Nov 12 - Close
RM of Wood River No. 74, For Sale: 2010 160M Cat Grader, NOV 3 - Close
RM of Meota No. 468, For Sale: 1983 Ford F-700 Fire Truck, OCT 26 - Close
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If you have questions or would like to post in the SARM Classifieds contact: (306) 757-3577 or sarm@sarm.ca
Please send your advertisement in a Word Document.
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When you need to manage the flow of water to and from your land, the Water Security Agency is here to give you the resources you need. From planning the project, connecting you with experts, and providing cost-sharing funding, we can help you!
Learn more about our agricultural water management program and apply for Agricultural Water Management funding by visiting www.wsask.ca.
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To view past issues of the Rural Dart, visit the Publications page on the SARM website. | | | | | | |
