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Update on 2024-2025 CAMA Board of Directors
Election Process
and Welcome to Board Members-Elect
During our recent election process for the 2024-2025 CAMA Board of Directors there were five positions available:
- Member-At-Large for Municipalities with a Population Under 100,000
- Representative for Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island
- Representative for Manitoba & Saskatchewan
- Representative for British Columbia
- Representative for Northwest Territories, Yukon Territory & Nunavut
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that we had one nomination for British Columbia, one nomination for Manitoba & Saskatchewan, and one nomination for Northwest Territories, Yukon Territory & Nunavut. Thus, by acclamation, we would like to welcome Evan Parliament, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Revelstoke, BC; Nathan Peto, City Manager for the City of Portage la Prairie, MB; and Tracy Thomas, Senior Administrative Officer for the Town of Fort Smith, NWT.
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Evan, Nathan and Tracy will step into their new roles on the Board of Directors following the CAMA Annual General Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 8:15 a.m. MST at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. To learn more about their backgrounds and intentions on the Board of Directors, click on the links below to access their bios and statements.
Evan Parliament, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Revelstoke, BC
Nathan Peto, City Manager, City of Portage la Prairie, MB
Tracy Thomas, Senior Administrative Officer, Town of Fort Smith, NWT
The nominations for the Newfoundland & Labrador position will close on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Election for the 2024-2025 CAMA Board of Directors
In accordance with the requirements of the CAMA by-laws, the 2024 Nominating Committee have received the following nominations for the positions of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island and the Member-At-Large for Municipalities with a Population Under 100,000, that are available on the CAMA Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 year.
To view the bios of the candidates and learn more about why they are interested in serving on the Board, go to the CAMA website. An election for these two positions on the Board of Directors is therefore required. Voting will take place commencing on Monday , May 6th, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. AST and finishing on Friday, May 10th, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. PST.
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CAMA is a national organization and when elections are held, every Regular Member, regardless of the Province or Territory you work in, votes for the candidate of your choice in each respective jurisdiction. You are therefore eligible to vote for one nominee for Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island and one nominee for the Member-At-Large for Municipalities with a Population Under 100,000.
Further information regarding the procedures for voting will be distributed electronically to all CAMA members eligible to vote, prior to the commencement of the voting period.
Please also note that only Regular CAMA members in good standing with membership fees paid for the current fiscal year (April 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2025) will be eligible to vote.
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Get Ready for the Exciting CAMA Programs
being Launched this Month!
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Exciting news! The Program for the 2025 CAMA Executive Leadership Program (January 28-31, 2025) is almost ready and will be sent directly to your inbox very soon. Can't wait? Check out the preliminary details on the CAMA website.
What do you have to do to register? It's very simple. A maximum of 25 delegates will be accepted for this program on a first come - first reserved basis. Registration will open on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 12:00 Noon EST. You just have to send an e-mail to admin@camacam.ca confirming your desire to attend and the first 25 will be accepted. A deposit of $500.00 is required to hold your spot and an invoice will be sent upon being accepted for the program. The remaining balance is due prior to the start of the Program in 2025.
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Get ready to celebrate Administrative Professionals Week with a bang! We're thrilled to announce that we're putting the finishing touches on the Inaugural 2024 CAMA Conference for Executive Assistants in Local Government, set to take place in Fredericton from November 3rd to 5th, 2024. All details on hotels and other information can be found on the CAMA website.
We can't wait to share the exciting program details with you! Expect a direct email with all the information, perfect for forwarding to your administrative professionals. Plus, we'll be sending it separately to our Executive Assistant database.
The online registration opens on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024, at 12:00 Noon EST. It's an event that you will not want your EA to miss!
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Are you Ready for the 2024 CAMA Conference in Banff?
We are less than two months away from experiencing CAMA-raderie with record attendance! Here are some key details to consider before you arrive, ensuring you make the most out of your experience:
Transportation. Delegates are responsible for their own transportation from airports to Banff via rental cars or shuttle services. Visit the website to see the opportunities and special pricing for some of the shuttle services.
Remember Your National Park Pass: Essential for Your Journey. Ensure you have your National Park Pass before embarking on your journey to Banff. If you're renting a vehicle, the pass is a necessity and can be conveniently obtained online. Avoid the line ups and purchase the pass through the provided link, remember to display it on your rearview mirror, and you can use the bypass lane enroute. Alternatively, you can purchase a pass in person at the Banff National Park gate. The pass costs $22.00 per day, or you may opt for an Annual Discovery Pass, valid at 80 Parks Canada destinations. Visit this link for additional details and to make an online purchase.
Casual Night Out Western Theme. Get ready for a memorable night at the Mount View BBQ with our Casual Night Out Western Theme! Feel free to embrace the spirit by dusting off your Stetson, slipping into your cowboy boots and denim, and why not add a touch of plaid to complete the look?
President's Dinner Mountain Garden Gala. For the President's Dinner Mountain Garden Gala, we invite you to wear your most fabulous pastel colors or floral patterns. Add a stylish sun hat or straw hat to complete the ensemble, and don't forget those delightful fascinators! Let's celebrate the colors of the garden in full bloom with shades of green, pink, lavender, and yellow. Remember, this isn't a dressy affair – just come in whatever makes you feel comfortable for the evening!
We can't wait to see you in the majestic mountains! Registration is open until May 15, 2024.
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Assessing the Viability of Smaller Municipalities:
The Alberta Model
Alberta Municipalities just published their final paper in the Future Governance Series with the School of Public Policy: "Assessing the Viability of Smaller Municipalities".
The paper identifies two major themes that the viability of small municipalities is influenced by:
Demographic Trends: Small towns and villages, especially those far from large cities, face challenges due to demographic shifts. This limits the availability of human and financial resources needed for municipal governance and service provision.
Infrastructure Costs: The high expenses associated with the upkeep and renewal of infrastructure significantly challenge smaller municipalities. The dissolution of some communities highlights the severe financial strain caused by infrastructure costs, which transfers to the absorbing entity.
The paper also outlines several potential policy strategies for meeting those challenges.
If you would like to learn more, register for the webinar being held on Thursday, April 25th at 5:30 p.m. MST here. The findings and potential solutions will be discussed with the authors, Kimberly Jones, Mukesh Khanal, and Kevin McQuillan.
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Organizational Culture and Ethics: Peanut BUtter and Jelly or Oil and Water?
The challenge of building a strong culture with a high value on ethics.
Mar 01, 2024 | ICMA BLOG POST
We all know the saying that “culture eats strategy for lunch,” but a good culture doesn’t always guarantee highly ethical actions. The two should go together like peanut butter and jelly, but that’s not always the case.
At the League of California Cities City Managers Conference in February 2024, three respected California City Managers spoke about the success and challenges they faced while building a strong culture that also places a high value on ethics.
To Learn More Click Here.
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TO INFORM OR NOT TO INFORM
The ethics behind keeping your governing body in the know
By Robert J. Wood and Alan Bojorquez | Mar 01, 2024 | PM MAGAZINE - ARTICLE
There is a balancing of interests, obligations, prohibitions, and exceptions involved in determining what local government managers must disclose to their governing board, to whom the disclosure should be made, and even when and where that disclosure should take place.
In the course of processing those choices, it may also help to achieve clarity on why the manager is divulging that information. When discussing ethics and responsibilities, we typically focus on and emphasize, rightly so, the duty and importance of informing the governing body. That is the default position, but there are legitimate and even necessary exceptions.
Because of the scope and complexity of managers’ responsibilities and relationships, it is not always obvious whether the manager has a duty to share information. While it might seem easy to adopt a rule of “just tell council everything,” there are sometimes countervailing obligations to be discreet and maintain the confidential nature of the data.
Read the Full Article Here.
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Marcel Michaels, Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Consort, AB
Caitlin Gillis, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Howick, ON
Tracey French, Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Emerson-Franklin, MB
Tammy Anstett, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Emerson-Franklin, MB
Marty Baroni, City Manager, City of Warman, SK
Dave Cowan, Treasurer - Deputy Chief Administrtaive Officer, Town of Caraquet, NB
Carla Kenney,Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Clive, AB
Jeff Jorgenson, City Manager, City of Saskatoon, SK
Meredith Staveley-Watson, Manager of Government Relations and Policy, Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus, ON
Matt MacDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, City of Belleville, ON
Rob Shanks, Director of Operations and Engineering, Town of Rocky Mountain House, AB
Holly Power, Board Clerk and Outreach Coordinator, Eastern Regional Service Board, NL
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