Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA)

The "Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders: Municipal Succession Planning Toolkit" is NOW AVAILABLE to CAMA Members! The toolkit offers a comprehensive roadmap tailored for CAOs and senior municipal leaders, human resources departments and Mayors and Councils. It provides essential knowledge, practical strategies, and actionable steps that can be customized to fit your organization’s unique needs. CAMA members should check their inbox for information on how to access the toolkit. (Aussi disponible en français.) Not a CAMA member? Join today and don't miss out: https://lnkd.in/gsBx3EVt

The first-ever CAMA National Conference for Executive Assistants Working in Local Government takes place in Fredericton, NB from Nov 3-5. Don't miss this chance to grow both personally and professionally. Join us for an unforgettable journey that will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to conquer whatever the future holds … all while enjoying Maritime hospitality. There's not much time left to register. Get all the conference details and sign up today: https://lnkd.in/gbVDrHXf Empowering Executive Assistants for Tomorrow

Are you a CAO or local government leader looking for the latest legal updates and expert advice on employment agreements? Then CAMA has you covered.   Our members are invited to participate in a FREE webinar called Navigating Employment Agreements and Employment Law Updates presented by Don Lidstone, K.C.   Taking place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. EST, the event is being hosted by CAMA and Lidstone & Company.   Don’t miss this chance to learn about key topics like negotiation strategies, employment contract mechanisms, and recent legal changes that can protect you from common pitfalls.   The event is free for CAMA members, but registration is required. Have you registered? Watch your inbox for details.   Not a CAMA member? Join here: https://lnkd.in/gsBx3EVt

CAMA National President, Tony Kulbisky, and the CAMA Board of Directors were “beary” busy at their recent quarterly board meeting in Yellowknife, YT. In addition to their ongoing efforts to support the work of Chief Administrative Officers and senior municipal staff, they got a chance to learn more about local government in Canada’s north. They also enjoyed great northern hospitality and got a firsthand view of the northern lights.

The first-ever CAMA National Conference for Executive Assistants Working in Local Government takes place in a month. Have you registered? There is still time. Happening in Fredericton, NB from Nov 3-5, don't miss this chance to grow both personally and professionally. Join us for an unforgettable journey that will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to conquer whatever the future holds … all while enjoying Maritime hospitality. Get all the conference details and register here: https://lnkd.in/gbVDrHXf Empowering Executive Assistants for Tomorrow

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation #NDTR | #JNVR

CAMA members are invited to participate in FREE webinar called Navigating Employment Agreements and Employment Law Updates presented by Don Lidstone, K.C.   Taking place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. EST, the event is being hosted by CAMA and Lidstone & Company.   The session will dive into the latest legal updates and expert advice on employment agreements. This is an essential session for CAOs and local government leaders – so secure your spot today!   Don’t miss this chance to learn about key topics like negotiation strategies, employment contract mechanisms, and recent legal changes that can protect you from common pitfalls.   While the event is free, registration is required. CAMA members will receive more details in their inbox. Not a CAMA member? Join here: https://lnkd.in/gsBx3EVt

Thanks to the ongoing support of CAMA Business Partner, Service Line Warranties of Canada. SLWC works in conjunction with cities and towns to educate and protect homeowners by offering optional coverage plans in the event of a service line failure of outside water and waste lines, as well as in-home plumbing issues. Find out more 👉: https://lnkd.in/g8aKSiJ5

For your listening pleasure, let’s start the week with an episode of Local Gov Café. Join Susan Gardner and Ann Mitchell as they talk to Tina Varughese, the author of “50 Shades of Beige.” Tune in as Tina delves into the complexities of unconscious bias and its impact on organizations. Hear her take on how to navigate DEI fatigue and why diversity can drive profitability and innovation. Tina spoke at the CAMA Conference in June and will be presenting at the first ever National Conference for EAs working in local government this November. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ghF38VUy Have you signed up for the EA Conference? Get all the details and register here: https://lnkd.in/eAgjTtdF

JUST DAYS LEFT to register for the FREE eScribe webinar called “Enhancing Public Meetings: Practical Tips and Strategies for Clerks” designed for municipal clerks looking to modernize their public meetings. Taking place on September 26, 2024, at 2 pm EST, an expert panel will share invaluable insights and actionable strategies to streamline your processes and increase public engagement. The event is open to CAMA members and non-members, but you must register. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gFS4MFBq