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August 2024 | Issue 28

If you are receiving this newsletter and it does not pertain to your role, please pass it on to your municipal tax department.

After August 15 there will be an additional $25 fee for late registration.

We are so excited to share the agenda details with you. All of the presentations are confirmed and it is jam packed with knowledge and education. Check it out here!

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Our early bird winner was Shannon Biette from Newell County. Congratulations Shannon!

We will have a legal Q&A on Thursday, presented by Greg Plester, Brownlee LLP. He will share some of his insights from the last year as well as answer your questions.

Do you have a burning question? Are you looking for clarification on a section of the MGA? If so, please forward your questions to info@amtpa.ca in advance so that Greg can prepare.

Meet our Plenary Speaker!

Thank you to our Partners!

As with all events, it is a costly undertaking. With these partners we can provide an amazing, educational conference for an affordable price.

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars, registration will be open later this month.

This training is open to members and non-members and there is a fee to register.

We are working on other events so be sure to check our website often.

2024 Annual General Meeting

Are you interested in joining our team? To support the Association in meeting its goals of information sharing, education and advocacy? WE WANT YOU!

Have more questions? Email secretary@amtpa.ca

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Are you a member yet?

We continue to grow!

Our representation comes from all corners of the province, ranges in sizes, a mix of rural and urban municipalities. If you know of a municipality that is not yet a member, be sure to talk us up! So many great opportunities for learning, growing and sharing happen when we work together.

Membership Benefits

  • Reduced rates for municipalities that register more than one employee
  • Free webinars
  • Financial System User Groups
  • Lower Conference Registration Fees
  • Members only access on AMTPA.ca
  • NEW! Mentorship Program


Is there more that we can offer? We would encourage any ideas be forwarded to membership@amtpa.ca and we will work towards meeting your needs!

Apply Today!

Membership is renewed annually on January 1

Mentorship Program

Are you getting the most out of your membership? We are confident in the value peer Mentorship can bring to the table, which is why we want to remind you about the AMTPA Mentorship Program, available to all members at no additional cost!

We have a knowledgeable team of Mentors enrolled who can help you take your expertise to the next level.

Follow these steps to become a mentee:

Sign in to your profile on our website and head over to the Member Directory. This page can be found in the Members Area at the top of the home screen.

On the Member Directory page, select “Yes” under the Mentor heading. This will filter your results to show only the approved Mentors.

Swipe through their profiles and take note of your similarities ex. parcel count, software, special skills

Email communications@amtpa.ca your top 3 mentor choices in preference order from 1-3. If there aren’t 3 choices that fit your criteria, or you just have questions about the program, no problem, just email me what you are looking for!

Become a Mentor Today!

Sharing Corner

We are excited to share our partnership with Alberta Assessors Association. Join this informational webinar to learn more about Equalized Assessments.

AAA Member Fee $60

Non-member Fee $75 

Register

Other ways to keep updated on provincial matters is to subscribe to newsletters:

AB Munis focuses on urban issues

RMA focuses on rural issues

AAA for assessment information and updates


Membership Profile

Your membership profile helps to provide information to the Board as they develop content for webinars, programs and conference sessions. Please be sure to complete it when you have a minute.

Privacy Policy Update

The AMTPA Board have expanded their Privacy Policy and the updated version can be found on the website.

The next time you register for an event, or try to update your profile, you be prompted to review and agree to the new privacy policy.

To shortcut this, edit your member profile and update the privacy policy flag then you won't be asked each time you register for an event.


NEW Job Posting!

Town of Nobleford is hiring a new CAO! Are you interested...check it out here

Town of Nobleford

If you are looking for a new position, or know of someone that is, be sure to check our website often.

Submit a job posting at the low cost of $50 and we will share on our website, notify our contacts through email and send it out on our LinkedIn page!

Submit a Job

Document Library

The Document Library has been added to. Don't forget to check it out for information before sending out a question...your answer may already be there!

If you have any documents, links or ideas to add to this library, feel free to email info@amtpa.ca.

Document Library (members only)

FAQs

How do I login if I don't know my password?

Members can reset their passwords by clicking on the forgot password link and following the instructions on screen.   *Resetting your password also works to setup your password for the first time.

Remember to check your junk folder if you do not receive the forgot password email.

If you are still having issues, please contact info@amtpa.ca

How do I change my information displayed in the member directory?

Login to your member profile, navigate to the Privacy link in your profile, click Edit profile.  Setting the field to 'Members' will allow other members logged into the website to see the information in the member directory.  Setting the field to 'No access' will hide this field from all members and only AMTPA administrators will be able to see the information. After making edits, click the Save button.

How can I add members to our municipality's membership?

If you have already paid for a membership with 2 or more members, please forward the other members you paid for this link that will allow them to submit their membership information. 

If you have not purchased a membership yet, fill in an application to join today.

If you've previously purchased a membership and now need to pay for additional members for your municipality, please email info@amtpa.ca with the details.  

Visit AMTPA's FAQ page for answers to the most common questions.

 

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