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File #: RFD 26-006    Version: 1 Name: Creation of Rural Charter
Type: Request For Decision Status: Council Agenda
File created: 1/15/2026 In control: Council
On agenda: 1/27/2026 Final action:
Title: Creation of Rural Charter Proposed Motion That the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) advocate to the Government of Alberta for the creation of a Rural Charter, developed in meaningful partnership with rural municipalities, that formally recognizes the unique characteristics, roles, risks, and contributions of rural municipalities to the province; and FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the RMA works with the Government of Alberta to ensure the Rural Charter results in measurable, enforceable outcomes that strengthen the long-term financial sustainability, autonomy, and resilience of rural municipalities across Alberta.

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Creation of Rural Charter

 

Proposed Motion

That the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) advocate to the Government of Alberta for the creation of a Rural Charter, developed in meaningful partnership with rural municipalities, that formally recognizes the unique characteristics, roles, risks, and contributions of rural municipalities to the province; and FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the RMA works with the Government of Alberta to ensure the Rural Charter results in measurable, enforceable outcomes that strengthen the long-term financial sustainability, autonomy, and resilience of rural municipalities across Alberta.

 

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