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The ​Audit and Finance Committee is responsible for ensuring the overall integrity of financial systems and practices for the Association and its associated entities.

The scope of matters that will be addressed by the Committee includes:

• Municipal funding (e.g. ABmunis’ Property Taxes Reimagined information project),
• Property assessment and tax policy,
• Viability of municipalities,
• Intermunicipal collaboration frameworks (ICFs) (in collaboration with the Municipal Governance Committee),
• Housing supply (in collaboration with the Infrastructure and Environment Committee),
• Grant advisory services,
• Economic development (labour, immigration, talent acquisition, retention, retraining),
• Market diversification and trade, and
• Other issues impacting municipal finances and the economy of communities within the sphere of municipal influence.

The committee’s priorities for 2026 include:

• Research for ABmunis’ Property Taxes Reimagined information project
• Intermunicipal Collaboration rules and resources related to financial issues
• Attraction of developers and builders to help increase housing supply
• Viability of small communities
• Review of assessment models for industrial property

The scope of matters that will be addressed by the Committee includes:

• Prevention and early intervention mechanisms including Family and Community Support Services,
• Access to the healthcare system,
• Affordable housing and homelessness,
• Mental health and addictions,
• Culture and recreation, and
• Other issues impacting the social wellbeing of communities within the sphere of municipal influence.

The committee’s priorities for 2026 include:

• Advocating for increased funding for Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and prevention services ensuring municipalities are at the table for decisions that impact their communities.
• Advocating for improved access to affordable housing, as well as the supports and services needed to maintain housing and prevent homelessness. The committee will focus on the implementation of the recommendations from the recent lodge review panel.
• Explore and more clearly define the role of municipalities in healthcare, enabling ABmunis and members to develop stronger strategies to advocate for access to a stable, integrated, and appropriately resourced healthcare system.

The scope of matters that will be addressed by the Committee includes:

• Asset Management,
• Climate Change,
• Clean Air,
• Communication Infrastructure (cell coverage, broadband),
• Brownfields,
• Extended Producer Responsibility,
• Energy,
• Land Use Planning,
• School sites,
• Solid Waste Management,
• Transportation and Public Works,
• Rights of Way including Utilities,
• Water Policies, and
• Other issues impacting the sustainability of local environments and infrastructure.

The committee’s priorities for 2026 include:

• Reviewing and providing feedback on changes to the Real Property Governance Act, which change School Stie Ownership. This will include reviewing educational materials developed for ABmunis members.
• Identifying and engaging in opportunities that can increase capacity for municipalities to develop asset management policies, strategies and practices.
• Renewing and developing new ABmunis standing water policies to support municipalities reach their conservation efficiency, and productivity goals.

The Investment Advisory Committee is responsible for using appropriate methodologies and processes to ensure the internal investment funds and those held in trust or by agreement are well managed and operate in compliance.

The scope of matters that will be addressed by the Committee includes:

• The Municipal Government Act and related regulations and policies impacting municipal governance,
• The Local Authorities Election Act and related regulations and policies impacting local elections,
• Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks (ICFs) (in collaboration with the Finance and Economy Committee),
• Fostering a culture of respect,
• Training, mentorship, and education of elected officials and administrators,
• ABmunis’ resolutions policy and procedures, and
• Other issues impacting municipal governance.

The committee’s priorities for 2026 include:

• Review and provide feedback on the Local Authorities Election Act to inform improvements for the next election
• Participate in and review recommendations on a universal council code of conduct
• Help advance a positive culture among council, administration and the public through the Fostering a Culture of Respect initiative
• Intermunicipal Collaboration rules and resources related to governance issues
• Advocacy on amendments to the Municipal Government Act and associated regulations (Bill 20, 50, and future issues).

The scope of matters that will be addressed by the Committee includes:

• The future of community policing,
• Policing funding and governance,
• Other enforcement mechanisms (e.g. Sheriffs, Community Peace Officers and Bylaw Enforcement),
• Justice system reform, and
• Emergency management.

The committee’s priorities for 2026 include:

• Develop advocacy and capacity-building resources related to fire services.
• Review and provide feedback on the new police funding model (depending on timing of release)
• Begin developing recommendations related to the renewal of the master police service agreement expiring in 2032.