HOW CAN YOU GIVE BACK TO YOUR PROFESSION & HELP CAMA GROW?

Ask any CAMA member what the most important benefit of membership is, and you will hear an answer that mentions networking, peer interaction and knowledge sharing. By keeping our membership growing with young talent, we improve these benefits for everyone!

Who in your organization is ready for leadership development? Which neighbouring local government leaders would benefit from access to CAMA`s resources?   We believe that shared wisdom leaves a lasting impact. We are seeking your support in growing our Association.

We invite you to give back to the profession and consider sharing that value with your colleagues from small, large, urban and rural communities through a CAMA membership. CAMA is an Association for everyone. You can be confident that they will benefit from the exchange of knowledge and experience of over 650 senior managers across Canada.

New members receive 50% off our already great value membership fees for the first year, and the second and each additional member from every individual municipality can join CAMA for only $150.00!  Also, if you are a "First Time Delegate" at our Annual Conference (in Deerhurst Resort from May 29-31, 2023) you also receive $150.00 off the registration fee.

All details can be found here. 

Take a minute now, and forward this email to your direct reports, colleagues and neighbours who are on track for municipal leadership positions, and make CAMA better for all. 

CAMA'S MEMBER IN TRANSITION TOOLKIT:

A GREAT RESOURCE FOR WORKING CAOS

When a municipal Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) experiences the turmoil and emotions that immediately follows a transition, it is often difficult to think about the resources needed and/or where to find them quickly. CAMA’s “Members in Transition Toolkit” will assist members, as well as their companions and families if you are ever in this unfortunate situation, but it will also help you while you are still employed.

We understand that transition can be difficult for our members to deal with and we recognized that one of the best ways to help was to identify the needs at various stages of transition and provide resources for members to access.

Key observations from our research indicated that preparing for any possible transition starts before accepting a CAO position. Having a good solid contract or employment agreement appeared to make the transition easier for many. Visit our Member's Section to review a copy of our CAO Employment Contract Toolkit.  It also appeared that having immediate and continual access to good resources appeared to make getting through transition easier.

The goal of the Members in Transition Toolkit is to provide: peer support and guidance; inspirational quotes and practical tips from those who have experienced transition; and, easy links to professional resources across the country.  The Toolkit is divided into three parts:

Pre-Transition (Something's up?  I feel it coming!)

During Transition (It's happened.  Now what?)

Post Transition (Let the healing begin!)

The Toolkit also features a checklist for companions, ongoing peer support, ask a peer/ contact a mentor, and a feedback section. 

You can access the toolkit in the CAMA Member's Section (Under the Toolkit Button).

ICMA HIGH PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - DEVELOP YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO DELIVER REAL AND ACTIONABLE RESULTS

Join us August 1, 2022 for the start of our next cohort of the ICMA High Performance Leadership Academy to learn and enhance the skills and knowledge necessary to lead and manage in these increasingly challenging times.

This 12-week, fully virtual program combines online breakout group meetings, discussions with your cohort, and a live virtual event facilitated by your faculty mentor. Click here to learn more.

CAMA'S HUMAN RESOURCES TOOLKIT

LEADERSHIP & BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL TEAM

CAMA's Human Resource Toolkit is designed to provide information regarding several different human resource topics with support through samples and links.

Visit the Leadership & Building A Successful Team chapter to learn more about the following topics:

What makes a well-balanced Senior Management Team?

Team Building/Relationship Building/Building a Positive Culture

Work Life Balance for Senior Management - how this is Changing/Trending

Organizational Development Practices and Strategies

Organizational Design

Strategic Workforce Planning

Succession Planning for Senior Management

Leadership Relationships with Members of Council

The toolkit can be found in the CAMA Member's Section (Click the Toolkit Button ).

2022 CAMA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS

TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY & CITY OF KAMLOOPS

Willis Award for Innovation Nomination

Population Between 20,001 & 100,000

Municipal Peak Performance Program

Located in northern York Region, East Gwillimbury is the fastest growing municipality in Canada based on 2021 Census Canada data. An increase in the number of building permits (370 in 2019 up to 897 in 2021) support this unprecedented growth of 44% from 2016 to 2021. 

While the community grew by 44% and continues to grow, the municipal budget is not growing at the same pace. How do we meet the increasing service level demands without a commensurate increase in resources? 

To address this, the Town adopted a new way of thinking through its Municipal Peak Performance Program (MPP) which focuses on fostering an environment that supports creativity and innovation by developing tools and process to drive innovation, improve service, and reduce costs. 

This ongoing work was recognized as a best practice at the Ontario Municipal Administrators Association Fall Symposium (2021) when the Town was invited to speak about the Program.  Other municipalities experiencing growth are also reaching out to East Gwillimbury as they navigate the challenges associated with population growth, demands on services, a commitment to service excellence and resource constraints.  

To view the entire awards submission visit the CAMA Member's Section/Awards of Excellence Best Practices (Search for "Municipal Peak Performance Program").

Willis Award for Innovation Nomination

Population Between 20,001 & 100,000

Capital Project Division’s Evolution of Project Delivery

Over the past five years, the City of Kamloops Capital Projects Division has advanced its project delivery approaches to go beyond the traditional design-bid-build method for public infrastructure, toward practices that are more collaborative, efficient, and cost-effective.

It is a bold shift in how the city procures and delivers public infrastructure and has required support from City leadership, multiple departments and the external business community. The changes have resulted in more inclusive working relationships internally and externally, higher levels of public engagement, increased reputation and trust, and projects that are delivered under budget and ahead of schedule. In what the Capital Project Team calls its project delivery evolution, this process encompasses construction management practices, design/build proposals, master service agreements, and integrated project delivery (IPD).  By integrating team participation on technical decisions and communication practices from the planning phase through to project implementation, the City has experienced a variety of benefits that are further explained in the project detail attachment.

To view the entire awards submission visit the CAMA Member's Section/Awards of Excellence Best Practices (Search for "Kamloops").

WELCOME NEW CAMA MEMBERS

Rebecca Kolstee, Manager of Wellness & Professional Development Programs, AMANS

Sally Caudill, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Canmore, AB

Serena Lusk, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Richmond, BC