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December 3, 2024
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SARM's Holiday Schedule
This holiday season, the SARM office will be closed to the public from December 24th at 3:00pm until January 2nd at 8:30am. A reduced complement of SARM staff will be available on December 27th, December 30th, and December 31st to meet the needs of our members.
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Call for Potential Amendments
Municipal Legislation
Municipalities are where Saskatchewan people live and work. The decisions and actions of local governments have a profound effect on people’s everyday lives, such as how their communities look and function, which services are provided, and how tax revenue pays for services and infrastructure.
The Municipalities Act, The Cities Act and The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010 provide the basic legislative framework for all of the province's municipalities. This legislation provides powers and authority for council decisions, policies and bylaws, and outlines the responsibilities of municipalities.
The Ministry of Government Relations is looking for suggestions from the public on how this legislation could be improved and changed to meet the evolving needs of municipalities.
From now until December 11, 2024, the ministry is asking for input on issues that may be considered for potential amendments.
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SARM Resolutions Committee
Expression of Interest
Looking for Rural Representatives from SARM Divisions 1, 3, & 5
At the 2019 SARM Annual Convention, delegates passed two resolutions calling for the creation of a Resolutions Committee. As such, the SARM Board of Directors has approved a resolution process, which includes the creation of a Resolutions Committee with representation from each of the six SARM divisions. The SARM Resolutions Committee assists the Board of Directors and staff to carryout and improve the resolution policy and has the authority to:
- Alter the wording, grammar, and format of resolutions to make them clear and distinct
- Combine like resolutions
- Recommend resolutions be withdrawn
- Categorize resolutions
- Amend background information that is deemed inaccurate or irrelevant in nature.
The Resolution Committee also evaluates and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors for improvements to the current resolution policies and procedures.
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We are contacting all members in Divisions 1, 3, and 5 for interest in a two year term.
The SARM Board will appoint interested members to the committee at their Board of Directors meeting.
If anyone on your council wishes to be on the Resolutions Committee, please submit the online Expression of Interest form linked below by Tuesday, January 3, 2025.
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Update New Council Member Details on SARM Website RM Directory
Don't forget to update the RM Directory on the SARM website. This will ensure that SARM and the public are kept up to date with current RM council details.
The RM Directory is also where we pull the information for SARM's convention name badges.
To access your RM Directory profile on the SARM website, please log in here and click on the “Manage your RM Directory Listing” link that is located under the Administrator’s Access for Updates heading on the Members Only homepage.
If you require any assistance, please contact coordinator@sarm.ca.
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Civic Address Registry (CAR) Signage Incentive Project
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is pleased to announce the CAR Signage Incentive Project. The project is a limited time offer to provide assistance with the cost of road name and civic address signage for Saskatchewan.
The Civic Address Registry (CAR) program works with communities to improve identification of property locations for 9-1-1 operators, dispatch services, and emergency responders. Communities that join CAR can participate in free training and access resources that locate properties more quickly and accurately.
The CAR Signage Incentive Project is being launched to encourage communities to participate in the CAR program and to increase the use of physical signage to assist in emergency response. There is no cost to participate in the CAR program or to apply for the incentive.
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Municipal Leadership Development
Program (MLDP)
Fall 2024 Modules
This is a series of modules developed exclusively for elected and appointed municipal leaders in Saskatchewan. Mayors, reeves, councillors, and municipal staff are able to benefit from this program this is designed to strengthen local government leadership.
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Municipal Leaders’ Roles and Responsibilities
The 2024 Municipal Leaders’ Roles and Responsibilities seminar will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams. This webinar will provide information to newly elected officials 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 Municipalities Act, 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 ratepayers, and procurement best practices.
Date: December 5, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual Session
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Strategic and Financial Planning for Municipalities
Get to know how Council and staff plan for municipal success. Everything from setting strategic priorities and community engagement to developing action plans and the financial framework to achieve the desired outcomes.
This interactive and engaging session will see participants gaining insight into how to move from Thought to Action with tips and tools to make sure everyone is aligned and committed to common goals. This module will provide attendees with an overview of financial planning – the budget process, with a focus on where the money comes from. Learn about the relationship between assessment and taxation, tax tools, municipal borrowing and investments and an intro to asset management.
Date: December 16 & 17, 2024
Time: December 16: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
December 17: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Session
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Municipal Economic Development Fundamentals
This module helps find answers to key questions about economic development – what is economic development, who are the players, what role can the municipality play and what are the returns? The course objectives will assist participants to develop an understanding of economic development principles & theories; review the context for economic development; discuss concerns and problems common to economic development in Western Canada; and introduce processes and skills applied in economic development.
Date: December 10, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Session
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Community and Land Use Planning
The Community and Land Use Planning module will cover a variety of topics including: the roles and responsibilities of council, administration and the public; the creation, adoption, and amendment process for Official Community Plans and Zoning Bylaws; the subdivision process; servicing agreements; the development permit process; the development appeal board process; enforcing bylaws; the building permit process as well as regional planning.
Date: Always Available - Learn More
Location: Online
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Looking to Hire:
RM of Redburn No. 130, Foreman, Dec 13 - Close
RM of Mervin No. 499, Administrative Assistant, Dec 16 - Close
RM of Tullymet No. 216, Road Maintenance Operator, Dec 30 - Close
RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Office Assistant, Dec 31 - Close
RM of Fertile Valley No. 285, Grader Operator, Dec 31 - Close
RM of White Valley No. 49, Grader Operator, Jan 24 - Close
Looking to Buy/Sell:
There are no active buy/sell ads.
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SARM Classifieds Submissions
Ad postings for the SARM Classifieds can be submitted through the online submission forms. For questions, contact 306.757.3577 or sarm@sarm.ca.
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BEAT THE TAX! Pre-pay your Bulk Farm Fuel for 2025 before December 31, 2024, and receive up to $2,500 in Co-op gift cards.
BONUS: First 3 customers to pre-pay bulk farm fuel worth $100,000 will receive a $5,000 gift card.
Call your Saskatoon Co-op fuel team member today at 306.933.3833!
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