ARMAA Newsletter Issue #6
Member Resources
Latest Completed Member Polls!
Since our last issue we have new resources in our members resources section. (must log in first)
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- Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System
- Question on Election Parameters & Governance Sessions
- Group Software for Project Management
- WCB Question
- Snowmobile Trial Initiative
- Use of AI & AI Assistants
- Cost Sharing
ARMAA Upcoming Events
2025 ARMAA Conference & Golf Tournament
Registration opens May 1st!!!
ARMAA Spring Zone Meetings
ARMAA Spring Zone Meetings
*ARMAA Zone meetings are free for members. Prospective members are welcome
**These meetings are not open to the public
ARMAA Spring Zone Meetings
April 3, 2025 – (Zone 2) Badlands Community Hall Drumheller
April 4, 2025 – (Zone 1) County of Newell Administration Building
April 9, 2025 – (Zone 3) Ramada Inn, Westlock
April 11, 2025 – (Zone 4) M.D. of Spirit River Brownlee Building
April 25, 2025 – (Zone 5) St. Paul County Admin Building
Education Sessions:
CAO’s & Council’s Code: Whose Line Is It Anyway?
This session will explore the role of CAO’s in administering the Council Code of Conduct Bylaw. – Michael Solowan (Virtual), Lawyer & Investigator, Kingsgate Legal
“Unlocking Potential – An Economic Development Playbook for Rural Growth”
Feeling stressed about tariffs? Looking for ways to expand your tax base? We’ll Look into the best places to start and build on your municipality’s strengths in practical ways. – Paul Salvatore, CEO, Municipal Experts
Roundtable Discussion
Orientation & Elected Official Onboarding. – ARMAA President and Zone Director
To see the full Agenda, please email [email protected]
2025 ARMAA Conference & Golf Tournament
Registration opens May 1st!!!
CAO Contract/Compensation Review
Way back in the long ago year of 2021, ARMAA conducted its first survey of member CAO contracts. The intent was to generate a base of tangible information that members could use in negotiating/updating their contracts. Or even identify that they should be looking to update their contacts. Many members conveyed that this was a valuable thing and put the data to use. We are happy to announce that this year we will be conducting the survey again and presenting the updated findings at the Annual Conference. Last time around we received 42 responses which is great, but we’re hoping to beat that number this time. Please watch for an invitation to participate in your email inbox!
News
Committee Updates
AMHSA Update for Members
AMHSA put on a session on the OHS Proactive Inspections with a guest from the GOA. The link is here: OHS Proactive Inspection Program | AMHSAIf CAOs/Managers have concerns with how the inspections are being carried out, they let us know that they should contact the OHS concern hotline at 780-415-8690 (local) and 1-866-415-8690.Additionally, if CAOs have significant concerns they want to send to me, I can send them along to AMHSA to pass on to OHS contacts.Thanks!Laura Swain
AMR Steering Committee Updates
Assessment Model Review POST #5 ARMAA Update on March 20, 2025: ARMAA continues to participate in the Assessment Model Review. The process is currently focused on the Construction Cost Reporting Guide (CCRG). The Technical Working Group (TWG) is generating information and suggestions for consideration by the Steering Committee. Mike Haugen (Kneehill County) and Matt Fenske (County of Newell) are handling …
News From Our Collaborations
CAMA Toolkits & News
CAMA Toolkits CAMA’s Council Orientation Toolkit Council changeover happens any time there is an election or by-election. Municipal elections in Canada fall within the jurisdiction of the various Provinces and Territories. With municipal elections mostly occurring every four years, the probability of change is high. Even if all the same individuals are voted in, each term brings a new Council. With each election, the culture …Read more
Municipal Affairs
2025 Budget: LGFF
February 27, 2025 Dear Chief Elected Officials: I am writing to share information with you about Budget 2025, tabled in the Alberta Legislature by my colleague, the Honourable Nate Horner, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance. Below are some details relevant to Alberta Municipal Affairs. Budget 2025 is meeting the challenges facing Alberta with responsible decisions to fund …Read more
Tax Arrears Monitoring Process Update
February 25, 2025 Dear Chief Administrative Officers: Municipal Affairs and the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) continue to work together to implement the Tax Arrears Monitoring Process to collect oil and gas tax arrears information from municipalities to support the implementation of Ministerial Order 096/2024. With support and input from rural municipalities, information is compiled and verified by Municipal Affairs and …
Joint Use and Planning Agreements Extension
February 13, 2025 Dear Chief Elected Official: Joint use and planning agreements (JUPAs) between municipalities and school boards operating within municipal boundaries enable the integrated and long-term planning and use of school sites on municipal reserve, school reserve, and municipal and school reserve lands. On June 10, 2020, Section 670.1 of the Municipal Government Act was proclaimed, setting the deadline …
Municipal Affairs Newsletter – Issue #2
Municipal Affairs Newsletters Municipal Affairs Newsletter – Issue #2 – August 2, 2024 Please find our second issue of our newsletter with key updates on recent events and issues of interest with CAOs across the province. The next issue will be sent in October 2024.MA Newsletter – Issue #2 Municipal Affairs Newsletter – Issue #1 – June 12, 2024 We …
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