Empowering Tax Professionals Across Alberta

August 2025 | Issue 35

"August is like the Sunday of summer."

President's Message

Dear Colleagues,

Are you ready to step into a leadership role and help shape the future of our association? Serving as a volunteer Board member offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen your personal and professional growth while making a meaningful impact in your municipality and across the province. Nominations are now open for the following positions: President, Treasurer, Director of Advocacy, Director of Education and Auditor. I encourage anyone interested to submit their nomination—your voice and experience matter!

Conference Update: Our Conference Committee has been working diligently to deliver a high-quality event packed with valuable learning and meaningful networking opportunities. 

Policy Engagement:  On August 7th, I attended Part 2 of the Stakeholder Discussion Sessions on the Province’s Business Improvement Area (BIA) Regulation Policy Review alongside other municipal stakeholders. We are keen to continue the dialogue toward thoughtful improvements.

Inter-Provincial Collaboration: I'm honoured to attend the upcoming annual conference hosted by the Ontario Municipal Tax and Revenue Association (OMTRA). With their generous offer of complimentary registration and accommodations, I look forward to sharing insights, building relationships, participating in valuable educational sessions and exploring opportunities for collaboration that benefit both our organizations.

Wishing you a relaxing and sunny end to summer—I look forward to reconnecting with many of you at the AMTPA Conference!

Warm regards,

Denise Schmaltz

Notice of Annual General Meeting

In accordance with our bylaws, we wish to inform all members that the 2025 AMTPA Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been scheduled as part of the 2025 AMTPA Conference on September 26, 2025 from 8:30am to 9:30am at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary, AB . This important meeting provides an opportunity to reflect on the past year, review financials, and elect new board members. We encourage all members to attend and participate.

Call for Board Member Nominations

We are now accepting nominations for a few Board of Directors positions to be elected at our upcoming AGM. This is your chance to help guide the future of AMTPA and play a key role in growing AMTPA even more. If you or someone you know is interested in serving, please submit a nomination by September 19, 2025. For details and nomination forms, contact assistant@amtpa.ca or by visiting the website.

Join the Conference Committee!

We’re looking for committed volunteers to join our Conference Planning Committee for the upcoming 2026 Conference. As a committee member, you’ll play a key role in shaping an engaging and successful event for our members!

Please note: Regular attendance at planning meetings and active participation throughout the planning process are essential. This is a collaborative effort, and we rely on dependable, engaged members to bring the conference to life.

If you're enthusiastic, organized, and ready to contribute, we’d love to hear from you! Contact Alyssa at assistant@amtpa.ca by September 19, 2025 to get involved.

Got a Great Idea? Get Rewarded!

We’re planning future education sessions and conference keynotes—and we’d love your ideas!

Whether it’s a topic you're passionate about, a speaker who inspired you, or something you’re curious to learn more about, we want to hear it. The first 10 viable suggestions for education topics or speaker recommendations will each earn the submitter a $50 gift card to a place of their choosing as a thank you!

Suggestions can include virtual, in-person, or conference keynote speakers. We’ll evaluate submissions based on:

  • Innovation: Is it a new idea or a fresh take on a known challenge?

  • Relevancy: Does it align with current trends or future needs in our industry?

  • Reference & Track Record: Has the speaker/trainer delivered effective sessions before? Have you seen or taken training from them?

  • Delivery & Accessibility: Is the session available virtually? For keynotes, is the speaker based in Alberta or Canada?

  • Practical Application: Is the idea valuable and applicable to our members?

Bonus points for contact information!

Deadline to submit: August 31, 2025

Send your idea to: info@amtpa.ca

2025 Events/Webinars




Become a Member

Membership Benefit

  • Discounted Rates for municipalities that register multiple employees
  • Webinars on key industry topics
  • Financial System User Groups for shared knowledge and support
  • Reduced Conference Registration Fees
  • Exclusive Members-Only Access on AMTPA.ca
  • NEW! Mentorship Program to connect and grow within the community and your role

Is there anything else we can do to better support you? We invite you to share your ideas and suggestions with us at assistant@amtpa.ca. We’re dedicated to collaborating with you to ensure your needs are met and to enhance your overall experience.
Apply Today!

New Job Postings!

The AMTPA Job Posting page is a valuable resource for municipalities seeking skilled and experienced candidates to support their growing teams.

This service is available to all municipal entities in Alberta for a fee of $100 per listing. Job postings are featured on our website and promoted in our member newsletter.

For any questions about job postings, please contact info@amtpa.ca.

Please note: Job postings will remain on the website for one month or until the application closing date, whichever comes first.
Submit a Job
 

Discover the Question Forum and Topics of Discussion Page!

As an AMTPA member, you have exclusive access to our Question Forum and Other Topics of Discussion page—a dedicated space to connect with fellow members, share insights, and seek advice.

Whether you’re tackling a tricky property tax issue, looking for best practices, or tips an tricks for your current software, this tool is here to support you. It’s a great way to tap into the collective knowledge of our community and strengthen connections with association members across Alberta.

Make the most of your membership by participating today! Share your questions, contribute to discussions, and collaborate to find solutions together.

Visit the page now and start a conversation!

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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