Elected Officials

Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) Courses

The EOEP offers Alberta’s municipal elected officials professional development opportunities to help them effectively serve their communities.

With courses covering topics most relevant to elected officials, the EOEP ensures high-quality learning experiences. Each course is developed by subject matter experts and adult learning specialists, designed to provide valuable insights while respecting the limited time elected officials have for professional development.

The EOEP will offer courses during the Fall Convention, either in person, virtually, or at the St. Isidore Cultural Centre on October 29, 2025, all will be booked through the MD office for the MD of Peace No. 135 elected officials.

Further information about the Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP)

The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is jointly owned and operated by the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) and the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA). The EOEP was formed in 2007 to provide Alberta’s municipal elected officials with professional development opportunities and ensure that they are well-positioned to serve their communities effectively.

The EOEP offers seven courses on topics that are most relevant to elected officials. Each course has been developed by subject matter experts and adult learning specialists, to ensure that both course content and delivery methods reflect the fact that elected officials have limited time to dedicate to professional development. All courses are designed to be:

• Relevant: Applicable to elected officials from all municipal types and sizes
• Timely: Best practices and content are current
• Interactive: Discuss key concepts and ideas with your peers
• Applicable: Consider how materials would relate to your own municipality

Available Courses:

• Council’s Role in Regional Collaboration
• Council’s Role in Strategic Planning
• Council’s Role in Municipal Service Delivery
• Council’s Role in Land Use Approvals
• Council’s Role in Public Engagement
• Council’s Role in Budgeting & Finances 
• Munis 101

Local Authority Elected Officials Course - 
Emergency Management

Local Authority Elected Officials from Cities, Towns, Villages, Counties, Municipal Districts, Specialized Municipalities, and Metis Settlements are required to complete the Local Authority Elected Official Course within 90 days of assuming office.

Local Authority Elected Officials Course - Emergency Management

The course description is as follows:

The Local Authority Elected Official (LAEO) course is for elected officials and delegates in Alberta to complete within 90 days of assuming office. It provides background on the fundamentals of emergency management, introduces key emergency management partners, and explains the implications of provincial emergency management legislation for elected officials and delegates as representatives of the local authorities in Alberta.

• No pre-requisites to take this course.