Agriculture and Environment Committee
The Ag and Environment Committee was created to focus exclusively on agricultural and environmental issues of importance to rural municipalities and producers. Agriculture has always been a top priority for SARM. Environmental issues facing rural municipalities are increasing in variety, frequency and severity.
Committee Members: Ray Orb (Chair), Bill Huber, Norm Nordgulen, Larry Grant, Harvey Malanowich, Judy Harwood
Agriculture policy files:
- Ag Plastics Recycling
- SK Crop Insurance
- Canada Grains Council
- Canada Grains Commission
- Clubroot
- Growing Forward II/Ag Policy Frameworks
- Country of Origin Labelling
- Crop Logistics Working Group
- Indian Head Tree Nursery
- Ag Health and Safety Network
- Bison Fencing
- Malignant Catarrhal Fever
- Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
- Weed Management
- Rail Level of Service/Grain Transportation
- The Provincial Lands Act
- PFRA Pastures
- Forage Insurance Review
- Temporary Foreign Workers
- Carbon Pricing
- Carbon Sequestration
- Sask Pastures (SPP)
Environment policy files:
- Scrap Tires
- Hunting and Wildlife
- Trespassing
- Assiniboine River Basin Initiative
- Department of Fisheries and Oceans
- WHPA Lands
- Species at Risk (SARA)
- South of Divide Project (SODCAP)
- Navigable Waters
- Wild Boar
- Environmental Code
- Chronic Wasting Disease
- Gun Registry
- Solid Waste Management
- Landfills
- Illegal Dumping
- Environmental Assessments
- Multi-Material Recycling Program
- MMRP Advisory Committee
- Climate Change
Water and Drainage:
- Water Management Planning and Drainage Strategies (C&Ds, Watersheds)
- Waste Water Disposal and Treatment
- POE/POU
- Raw Water Pipeline Hookups
- Quill Lakes
Infrastructure and Development Committee
The Infrastructure and Development Committee was created in response to the increasing financial and logistical pressure of economic growth on rural municipalities, including the maintenance and enhancement of the rural road network.
Committee Members: Bill Huber (Chair), Larry Grant, Harvey Malanowich, Darwin Whitfield, Guy Lagrandeur
Economy:
- Surface Rights
- Overweight Permitting Process
- Automated Routing System
- Pipelines
- Alternative Energy (i.e. wind)
- Tendering and Procurement
- NWTPA
- Well Drilling Licenses and Fees
- Scope of Review/Review of Industry Financial Contributions
- CETA
- TPP
Infrastructure:
- Rail Safety and Grade Crossings
- TMS Pilots
- Highway Compensation and Diversions
- Traffic Safety
- Highway Transfer of Responsibility
- Building Inspections
- Environmental Assessments (pipelines)
- Long-term Infrastructure Committee
- Asset Management (Gas Tax, SARM, FCM)
- Road Maintenance Agreements
- Public-Private Infrastructure Program (PIPP)
- Got Gravel
- Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance/Call Before You Dig/Sask 1st Call, MHI
SaskPower & SaskEnergy:
- Line Relocates
- Crown Utility Crossings
- SaskPower Bill Payments
- SaskEnergy Regulations
SaskTel:
- Broadband and Cell Service
Municipal Governance Committee
The governance issues facing rural municipalities are increasing in variety, frequency and severity. The Municipal Governance Committee was created to focus exclusively on intergovernmental affairs of importance to rural municipalities.
Committee Members: Bill Huber (Chair), Norm Nordgulen, Judy Harwood, Darwin Whitfield, Guy Lagrandeur
First Nations:
- Metis and Northern Affairs
- FSIN
- Office of the Treaty Commissioners
- TLE and Specific Claims Agreements
- Related Board, Staff and RM Learning Opportunities
- Roads Thru First Nations
- Relationship Building/Reconciliation
Municipal Governance:
- Municipalities Act & Regulations
- Consultation Protocol Agreement
- Conflict of Interest
- Property Taxation
- Education Taxation
- Annexation
- Amalgamation/Transformational Change
Municipal Funding:
- Revenue Sharing
- Gas Tax
- Building Canada Fund
- Communities in Transition/Strategic Initiatives
- Municipal Financing Tools and Infrastructure Bank
- SaskPower Grants in Lieu
Planning:
- SK Municipal Board (SMB)
- Subdivision Regulations
- Sub-Classing
- The Planning and Development Act
- Statements of Provincial Interest
- Municipal Bylaws
Community and Enforcement Services:
- Bylaw Enforcement
- Rural Policing (RCMP Issues i.e. unionization, services)
- Special Constables/CSOP
- SK Asst. of Municipal Enforcement Officers Training and Standards Committee (SAMEO)
- Fine Revenue
- Civic Addressing
- Marijuana Legislation
Emergency Services:
- PDAP
- Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements
- National Disaster Mitigation Program
- Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program
- Mutual Aid Agreements
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety:
- OH&S i.e. Snow Removal Checklist
- WCB
- Labour Legislation