2013 LGMA Annual Report by LGMA BC

Annual Report

2013

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advance their careers.

Table of Contents President’s Message

Board of Directors

Executive Director’s Message

LGMA Strategic Plan

Core Strategy #1: Education — Key Accomplishments

Board of Examiners Report

Core Strategy #2: Membership — Key Accomplishments

Core Strategy #3: Organization Profile

and Marketing — Key Accomplishments

Chapter Reports

Minutes from the 2013 Annual General Meeting

Financial Statements

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These success indicators are based on the three pillars of the strategic plan. This Annual Report summarizes some of the primary indicators of success that the current strategic plan envisions. Examples of these include the range and focus of professional development opportunities the organization provides, engagement with our members, and collaboration with other institutions. The LGMA board and staff are here to serve our membership, and to do so effectively, we need your advice and guidance as we move forward. As such, the development of the new

President’s Message

five-year strategic plan for 20142018 will be done with extensive membership consultation.

It is inspiring that the LGMA continues

This annual report begins the transition

This report provides a snapshot

to be a national and international

to an annual reporting format that

of the work of the LGMA that I

leader in local government excellence

demonstrates a greater degree of

trust provides you with sufficient

through the provision of outstanding

accountability to our members. With

information to be inspired.

service to our members. Reflecting on

the lens on reporting on our activities,

what we have accomplished contributes

you will find that this report summarizes

On behalf of staff and your Board of

to this inspiration, and year-end is a

our key accomplishments for 2013,

Directors, it is my pleasure to present

great time to stand back and reflect.

tied to our key strategic priorities

the 2013 Annual Report.

It is also a great time to look forward

of Education, Membership, and

on the plans that we have put in place

Organizational Profile and Marketing.

for the future. As local government managers, we are all familiar with the

You will also see some of the

annual reporting requirement for the

forward-looking plans for the

prior year’s accomplishments and on the

organization. As Nancy Taylor took

Corien Speaker, CGA

objectives and measures for the next few

the reins of the organization, the

President

years. Although somewhat of an onerous

current Board began its term by

process, this information demonstrates

reviewing and prioritizing the work

accountability to our citizens.

of the strategic plan and outlining the success indicators for the work of the organization for 2013 and 2014.

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Board of Directors The Local Government Management Association of British Columbia is governed by a 13-member Board of Directors. The Presidential positions, the SecretaryTreasurer and the Directors at Large are elected by the regular membership during the Annual General Meeting held in conjunction with the Annual Conference. The six Chapter Representative positions are elected by the local Chapter members during their respective Annual General Meetings and appointed to the Board of Directors.

MARK BRENNAN

KELLY RIDLEY

PAUL MURRAY

First Vice President Special Initiatives and External Relations Committee (Chair)

Second Vice President Education Committee (Chair)

Secretary-Treasurer Operations and Member Services Committee (Chair)

SONIA SANTAROSSA

KEN WATSON

ALBERTO DE FEO

Director at Large Education Committee

Past President

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Board of Directors Chapter Representatives:

JOHN MALCOLM

LYNDA FLOYD

PATTI BRIDAL

West Kootenay Boundary Chapter Special Initiatives and External Relations Committee

Lower Mainland Chapter Operations and Member Services Committee

Thompson Okanagan Chapter Education Committee

SARAH JONES

SHERYL WORTHING

TERRY MELCER

Vancouver Island Chapter Operations and Member Services Committee

North Central Chapter Operations and Member Services Committee

Rocky Mountain Chapter Special Initiatives and External Relations Committee

President

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Executive Director’s Message In January 2013, I was given the

We are committed to providing

exceptional privilege to join the LGMA

the best professional development

as Executive Director, and it has been

and leadership support possible to

an incredibly fulfilling year! I have

our members through our courses,

We are embarking on a new strategic

appreciated the extraordinary support

workshops, conferences, and resource

plan for 2014-2018, and if we can improve

and talent of the LGMA team – Ana

tools, but the LGMA team is also

on the programs and services you expect

Fuller, Randee Platz, Elizabeth Brennan,

dedicated to providing each of you

from us, we want to hear from you.

Renee Johansson, and Dawn Boyle,

with the best services to help make

and the confidence and guidance of

your working life more enjoyable and

Thanks to everyone for your

the LGMA Executive Board and our

meaningful. I hope you will see how

continued support!

many advisory committees. It has

we have been achieving that through

been a year of huge learning – about

the 2013 Annual Report and continue

the programs, the membership, our

to provide us with feedback on how

Chapters, and the fantastic people who

we’re doing and what you would

make up the local government system

like to see done differently over the

Nancy Taylor

here in British Columbia.

course of 2014.

Executive Director

PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT: Elizabeth Brennan—Program Manager Nancy Taylor—Executive Director Randee Platz—Executive Assistant Dawn Boyle—Administrative Assistant Renee Johansson—Accountant Ana Fuller—Program Manager

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LGMA Strategic Plan 2009-2013 The year 2013 marks the end of LGMA’s current

VISION: Setting the North American standard for

five-year Strategic Plan (2009-2013) which has seen

excellence in local government management.

the organization continue to grow its programming and provide practical training that can be applied

MISSION: The Association is dedicated to

immediately. The LGMA has harnessed the expertise

promoting professional management and leadership

and knowledge of its members effectively to deliver

excellence in local government in British Columbia.

results in three strategic areas:

Core Strategy 1: Education

CORE VALUES: We will be supportive and respectful to all.

Core Strategy 2: Membership

We will be innovative and resourceful.

Core Strategy 3: Organizational Profile and Marketing

We will exemplify integrity and ethical behaviour.

We will be responsive and dynamic. We will be open and communicative. We will be effective. We will be inclusive for all of our membership. We will be forward thinking.

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Core Strategies CORE STRATEGY 1: EDUCATION

positions of management responsibility

Success Descriptors:

with an emphasis on supporting succession planning by local governments;

• A broad range of training and professional

• Refresh the “Teamworks” program as a

development programs being offered to

professional development opportunity for

local government officials either directly

all members;

by the Association or in partnership

• Become the pre-eminent research and

with educational institutions, other local

information source for local government

government-oriented organizations or

successes and best practices, emerging trends,

private sector partners;

and policy issues; and

• Increased focus on providing professional development opportunities leading to

CORE STRATEGY 2: MEMBERSHIP Success Descriptors:

• Additional approaches to the delivery of educational programs.

CORE STRATEGY 3: ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE & MARKETING Success Descriptors:

• Expand efforts to engage local government managers in large urban jurisdictions, to increase participation and membership; • Increased interaction and cooperation between the provincial LGMA and the regional Chapters; • Providing an increased menu of member services; • Increased membership engagement in the activities of the Association; • LGMA advocates exist in all local government organizations; • Increase affiliate memberships; and • Increased participation by First Nations administrators.

• LGMA seen as a willing partner able to collaborate with other local government professional associations and educational institutions; • LGMA seen as the organization of choice by external organizations seeking consultation on matters of local government administration; • Increased visibility of LGMA brand; • We are viewed as a profession of choice for individuals entering the employment market- migration of good people into our profession; and • Continue to support collegiality and social networking amongst members to keep the Association vibrant.

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Core Strategy 1: Education Key Accomplishments The LGMA strives to promote

The LGMA’s educational and professional

excellence in local government

development courses are among its

management and leadership and has

greatest assets as an Association. The

remained strategically focused in

LGMA’s core strength is building local

2013 on developing and delivering

government capacity with applicable

practical training for local government

training and professional development

professionals that meet their unique

opportunities using a collaborative

demands under the Community Charter

volunteer model to support and nurture

and the Local Government Act.

a strong local government system.

“The LGMA remains a

Fast fact: Total number local government professionals trained in 2013: 1,090

model for us, and we are always looking to learn more from them.” THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY (LGANT)

BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMMING The LGMA offered a broad range of training and professional development programs throughout the province in keeping with the Strategic Plan 20092013 goals. In 2013 in particular, the

In partnership with the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development,

LGMA remained targeted on succession

the LGMA offered a Legislative Primer workshop for local government staff. A

planning requirements through

range of other skills training opportunities was offered in collaboration with

professional development to support

volunteer, private sector and technical experts in 2013. These included:

management skills and increased leadership responsibility. Online/webinar

• LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS FORUM

options emphasized management,

• BUILDING WINNING BUSINESS CASES WORKSHOP

leadership and technical skills through

• WOMEN IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP FORUM

new delivery methodologies.

• APPROVING OFFICERS WORKSHOP

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PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AT GOOD VALUE

Drawing from course evaluations throughout 2013, local government managers have very positive opinions about the LGMA’s educational offerings. Some of the key strengths include:

• Content is considered relevant, practical and provides

• There is a good range and variety of training opportunities

• Networking opportunities are just as important as the

provided by the LGMA.

good value. • The tools and skills taught can be implemented in the workplace immediately and the take home materials are beneficial for ongoing learning. topics – peer learning, making professional connections

• The LGMA’s educational offerings are considered insightful and are recommended regularly by participants to other

and sharing experiences are all critical and are being delivered by the LGMA consistently.

local government managers.

Percentage of Participant Respondents Who Said Content/Presenters/Delivery Were Excellent or Very Good for Key Educational Programs from 2011, 2012, 2013

2011

2012

2013

120 100 80 60 40 20 0 MATI APPROVING OFFICERS

MATI FOUNDATIONS

CAO FORUM

CLERKS & ADMIN CORPORATE PROFESSIONALS OFFICERS FORUM CONFERENCE

FOI/RECORDS MGMT

BYLAW DRAFTING

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

120

Percentage of Participant Responses Indicating They Strongly Agree or Agree That They Receive Good Value for the Fees Paid for Key Educational Programs from 2011, 2012, 2013 2011

2012

2013

100 80 60 40 20 0 CLERKS & CORPORATE OFFICERS FORUM

CAO FORUM

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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The Association delivered its well-recognized annual programs, including the Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) courses, Annual Conference, Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) Forum, Clerks and Corporate Officers Forum and Administrative Professionals Conference. The MATI courses were all fully subscribed in 2013. These programs provided a broad range of professional development opportunities to explore new legislative, policy, technological and other emerging trends in the local government context.

90%

MATI Foundations/MATI School for Statutory Approving Officers — both programs received 90% or above excellent/very good overall impression responses

”

“Excellent facilitator &

program content. Staying onsite builds the

relationships between

Capilano University MATI Course Results:

participants.”

USEFUL CONTENT AND/ OR SKILLS

PRESENTER DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE OF HIS/HER FIELD

MATI ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS

97%

100%

MATI MANAGING PEOPLE

98%

99%

MATI LEADERSHIP

99%

“One of the most

MATI COMMUNITY PLANNING

100%

99%

significant things I learned

2013 MATIS

MATI STUDENT

was how to approach difficult situations and gaining simple tools that can easily be applied” MATI STUDENT

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SETTING THE STANDARD FOR NORTH AMERICA

NEW APPROACHES

In keeping with the LGMA’s vision

To support new approaches to the

Educational outreach to First Nations

to set the North American standard

delivery of educational programs,

continued in 2013, with First Nations

for excellence in local government

a series of webinars was offered in

participants from seven different

management, the Association’s

2013 in partnership with the Canadian

organizations accessing LGMA programs,

reputation is drawing participants

Association of Municipal Administrators

including the MATI School for Statutory

from outside British Columbia. For

(CAMA), providing greater accessibility

Approving Officers graduates who will

instance, the Annual Conference brings

for learning and networking by limiting

be key professional resources in the

attendees from fraternal organizations

travel costs and time commitments.

communities they work in.

across Canada and from Washington State, offering an excellent relationshipbuilding opportunity. In addition, the Administrative Professionals Conference included participants from the Cities of Leduc and Grand Prairie (Alberta), the Association of Yukon Communities, and the City of Thunder Bay (Ontario).

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SOCIAL MEDIA RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE

CONflICT RESOLUTION

SUCCESSFUL CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT

STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR COACHING FOR COUNCILS AND STAFF TOP PERFORMANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE

MEDIA RELATIONS COMMUNICATION SUPERVISORY

ISSUES MANAGEMENT

SKILLS

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

PLANNING

230 participants in total

The LGMA continued to look for

Officers in their local government. In

effective channels to connect with

addition, LinkedIn groups exist for

local government professionals to

Records Management and Freedom

provide research and information, best

of Information and Privacy, as well

practices and emerging trends and

as Corporate Officers. These provide

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policy issues. A LinkedIn discussion

excellent discussion boards and have

forum was set up by the LGMA to

proven to be a great way to create

of these participants were from BC

connect everyone who has taken the

a common space for technical and

MATI School for Statutory Approving

professional support and networking.

Officers course or are Approving

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Board of Examiners Report For Period: April 2013 – March 2014

Certification Program

CERTIFICATE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

to local government employees who

There are four categories of certification,

the roles and responsibilities of the

meet the standards of qualification in

each requiring a level of competency

Chief and Deputy Chief Administrative

local government administration as

in local government administration and

Officers. A Professional Development

prescribed in the Regulation of the

management, services, finance, law,

Endorsement, to encourage a

Board, and, in conjunction with the

policy, and economics.

commitment to ongoing learning, is also

The Provincial Board of Examiners is responsible for awarding certificates

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT – recognizes

offered to holders of this certificate.

Union of British Columbia Municipalities, for issuing scholarship awards to eligible

CERTIFICATE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

local government employees. The

SERVICE DELIVERY – (entry level)

Certificates may be awarded to

principal goal of the Board is to improve

provides certification opportunities for

individuals in municipalities, including

the professional skills of local government

local government employees who are not

the City of Vancouver, regional districts,

employees in British Columbia.

statutory officials or department heads.

and improvement districts. In 2013/14, sixteen (16) certificates were awarded

CERTIFICATE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

and three applications were denied. All

ADMINISTRATION – recognizes

of the following awards were made in

management staff who occupy non-

accordance with both the work experience

statutory positions.

and academic requirements of the Regulation and policies of the Board.

CERTIFICATE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT STATUTORY ADMINISTRATION – recognizes statutory positions in corporate or financial administration.

NINE (9) CERTIFICATES IN LOCAL MAUREEN CONNELLY, Deputy City Clerk, City of White Rock GOVERNMENT SERVICE DELIVERY TRISHA DAVISON, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Trail KENNA JONKMAN, Planner, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George PATRICIA MORGAN, Manager of Community Services, Peace River Regional District LORRAINE PAGE, Accounting Clerk, District of Port Edward MELANIE PERRIN, Fire Services Coordinator, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George SHELLY RUSSWURM, Deputy Corporate Administrator, Town of Comox NANCY TATES, Executive Assistant, Municipality of North Cowichan FRANK VAN NYNATTEN, Supervisor, Roads and Drainage, City of Chilliwack

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ONE (1) CERTIFICATE IN LOCAL WENDY NORDIN, Manager of Policy Initiatives, City of Prince George GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION

THREE (3) CERTIFICATES TOM KADLA, Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Lumby IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT WENDY NORDIN, Manager of Policy Initiatives, City of Prince George STATUTORY ADMINISTRATION TREVOR SEIBEL, Director of Financial Administration, District of Coldstream

THREE (3) CERTIFICATES IN DAVID ALLEN, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Courtenay LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE TOM KADLA, Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Lumby MANAGEMENT DEBRA OAKMAN, Chief Administrative Officer, Comox Valley Regional District

Scholarship Program

at the March 2013 Board meeting.

represented MATI, Community Planning

Of the one hundred and five (105)

for Local Government Professionals

In the 2013/14 fiscal year (not including

UBCM Commemorative Scholarships

(PADM 208). Two (2) applicants

scholarships that will be awarded at the

awarded, two (2) represented MATI,

declined their award.

March 2014 Board meeting), eighty one

The Leadership Experience (PADM

(81) UBCM Commemorative scholarships

204), nine (9) represented MATI,

Respectfully submitted,

and fifteen (15) Jeff McKelvey

Advanced Communications Skills

Ron Poole

scholarships were awarded. In addition,

for Local Government Professionals

Member

twenty four (24) UBCM Commemorative

(PADM 205), four (4) represented MATI,

Board of Examiners

Scholarships and five (5) Jeff

Managing People in Local Government

McKelvey Scholarships were issued

Organizations (PADM 207) and four (4)

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Core Strategy 2 : Membership Key Accomplishments MEMBER SERVICES

In addition to professional development

short-term employment assignments.

• CAREER TRANSITION COUNSELLING

and skills training, the LGMA offers a

With TeamWorks, local government

number of services to its members.

managers with specialized expertise

Among the service offerings, members

provide coaching and advice where

continue to welcome career transition

skills or capacity are required in other

counseling and pension consulting

local governments. This has proven

services, training manuals and toolkits.

to be one of the best ways to expand

Two very important member services

efforts to engage local government

• EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TOOLKIT

are the maintenance of a Temporary

managers in volunteer support that

Employment Database, along with the

leads to professional development and

• OVERSEAS MANAGER EXCHANGE PROGRAM

TeamWorks program. The LGMA supports

rewarding new partnerships. The LGMA

local governments by providing an up-

continues to receive strong volunteer

to-date list of individuals with a wide

support for TeamWorks from local

range of experience willing to take on

governments in larger urban centres.

• PENSION CONSULTING SERVICE • TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT DATABASE • TEAMWORKS

CHAPTER SUPPORT The LGMA provided administrative and financial support to the six regional Chapters across British Columbia, helping them to save more than $5,000 in costs in 2013. This includes online registration costs covered by the LGMA for chapter meetings. The LGMA also provided liability coverage to insure the six Chapter societies. In addition, the LGMA processes Chapter membership renewals and payments. EXCHANGE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER The LGMA’s quarterly magazine Exchange remains a popular service, highlighting professional, technical and leadership skills and best practices.

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MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT Efforts throughout 2013 focused on increased membership engagement in the activities of the Association, with successes in expanding the volunteer strong member participation in LGMA

In 2013 there were:

and membership base and ensuring

DID YOU KNOW?

events. The LGMA’s membership included 84 first-time members in 2013, a 38% increase over 2012. The LGMA Board and staff members continued to

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attend and support Chapter conferences

MEMBERS

throughout 2013, and Chapter

200+

FIRST NATIONS

FIRST-TIME

VOLUNTEERS

Support membership in the LGMA

LGMA members

contributed their time to successful programs, events, and resource materials

Executive members participated in the Association’s strategic planning review held in Kelowna in June 2013.

PROFESSIONAL EXCHANGES

“I learned about unique

The LGMA collaborates with the New

attributes and strengths of New

Zealand Society of Local Government

Zealand’s people, country, and

Managers (SOLGM) to provide an exchange of local government

local government. Her people

professionals. This annual Overseas

are welcoming and respectful.

Manager Exchange Program, along

In British Columbia we can learn

with our ongoing partnership with

much from both Mãori and

the Association of Local Authorities of

Pãkehã in New Zealand on how

Tanzania (ALAT), through the Federation of

to foster positive relationships

Canadian Municipalities (FCM), offer LGMA members the opportunity to exchange

among our indigenous people

best practices, build relationships, and

and others. The exchange was

share their skills with those outside

very rewarding to me personally

of British Columbia to strengthen the

and professionally. I strongly

capacity of the local government system.

encourage the continuation, and possibly the expansion of the exchange program so that others Sheryl Poulsen (Finance Manager at Kaikoura

can grow in similar ways and

District Council, New Zealand), Jacqueline Palmer

continue to add value to their

with Tim Palmer (CAO, City of Revelstoke).

organizations and communities.” ALAT representatives meet LGMA members to discuss capacity workshops, June 2013

TIM PALMER, 2013 NZ EXCHANGE RECIPIENT

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Core Strategy 3: Organizational Profile and Marketing Key Accomplishments

In 2013, the LGMA continued to seek

the session included updates on

FAST FACT:

opportunities to collaborate with

provincial initiatives. Discussions

LGMA and CAMA have reciprocal membership

other local government professional

focused specifically on provincial

agreements with discounted membership fees

associations, hosting nine associations

perspectives on federal funding under

from across Canada along with CAMA

the Infrastructure Canada Building

representatives at the 2013 Provincial/

Fund as well as competency standards

Territorial Municipal Professional

and credentialing for municipal

Association meeting held during the

professionals.

COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

if you belong to both LGMA and CAMA

CAMA Annual Conference. A chance to learn from the experiences of other associations and share best practices, Collaboration with educational institutions

The program will support succession

The LGMA remains committed to

remains a critical component of the

planning by local governments with

facilitate partnerships and connect

LGMA’s professional programming. In

strong leadership, communications, and

organizations in support of local

partnership with Capilano University, the

human resource management skills.

government across British Columbia.

LGMA was very pleased to participate

In partnership with the Office of the

in a working group to develop a new

The LGMA is also supporting the

Fire Commissioner and the Fire Chiefs’

MATI-style intensive program for new

University of Victoria with the design of a

Association of British Columbia, efforts

and aspiring CAOs, called The Successful

new program for First Nations governance

were undertaken throughout 2013

CAO. The goal of the course is to provide

and, in partnership with Capilano

to finalize a Fire Department training

current and aspiring CAOs with strategies

University, a new executive-style Master of

program to enhance understanding of

for long term success and equip them

Local Government Management.

the legislative, regulatory, governance,

with understanding of the rewards,

finance and administrative aspects of fire

challenges, skills and knowledge

departments in British Columbia.

required to be successful in this senior

The training will support chief

executive position.

administrative officers and fire chiefs of volunteer fire departments to carry out their responsibilities to provide fire services to their communities and is expected to be piloted in the north and the Kootenays towards the end of 2014.

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INCREASED LGMA VISIBILITY The LGMA’s profile was enhanced in 2013 through a number of marketing and communications

EXCHANGE MAGAZINE

opportunities:

ADVERTISING REVENUE

13%

24 SPONSORS CONTRIBUTED $69,150

INCREASED 13% IN 2013 OVER 2012

$11,333 IN JAMES CRAVEN TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS WAS AWARDED FROM THE MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY TO 19 MATI FOUNDATIONS PARTICIPANTS

FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING

local government

54% INCREASE IN TWITTER local government

local government

FOLLOWERS IN 2013 OVER 2012

local government

13% INCREASE IN UNIQUE (NEW) WEB VISITORS IN

$14,250 IN SCHOLARSHIPS WAS AWARDED IN 2013 TO 13

2013 OVER 2012

RECIPIENTS STUDYING IN THE FIELD OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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The LGMA’s international profile was also enhanced with an invitation to present to a 21-member delegation of executives from Chinese provincial ministries on the LGMA’s professional training and development model.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) awarded Tom MacDonald, former Executive Director of the LGMA, the 2013 International Award of Excellence for his outstanding contributions to FCM’s international programs. In addition, the LGMA’s successful partnership with the Association of Local Authorities of Tanzania (ALAT) was published as a FCM case study and presented at an international conference held in June in Vancouver as a best practice for implementing a “collaborative volunteerism” approach to building capacity of local government managers and generating revenues for local government associations.

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Chapter Report: Lower Mainland Greetings from the Lower Mainland

community and an All Nations Festival

Westminster collaborated with Tourism

Chapter in BC’s southwest corner. The

with traditional coast salish canoe

New Westminster and its Downtown

geographical area spans through three

arrival at Rocky Point launch featuring

Business Improvement Association to

regional districts – Fraser Valley Regional

TsleilWaututh and Kwikwetlam Nations.

launch a “Moments Made in New West”

District, Metro Vancouver Regional District and Squamish-Lillooet Regional

public art wall at the site of the fire • The City of North Vancouver in

in December. The wall is intended to

District. There is great community

September celebrated a collaborative

encourage community members and

diversification – from small villages, rural

new public artwork project when it

visitors to stop by and write thoughts

and agriculture communities to urban

unveiled “Word to Your Motherland”

on what their city means to them being

and large cities - from Hope to Richmond

one of the largest murals in the

an outlet to share hopes and aspirations

and north to Pemberton.

region designed and created by

including stories of memorable moments

internationally acclaimed street

people have had in New Westminster

Some of 2013’s activities include:

artists, homeless shelter residents

throughout the years.

• The City of White Rock launched

and local youth. The mural is also a

a food cart pilot project along

creative solution to address graffiti

In closing, it has been an eventful year

the waterfront. The pilot project

challenges, transforming an unsightly

for many: retiring, pursuing exciting

allowed up to 16 food carts during

wall into a community showpiece

challenges, or welcoming new staff to

the summer season, providing the

that celebrates multiculturalism and

local government and the collaborative

opportunity to take advantage of

promotes tolerance.

spirit our profession enjoys.

White Rock’s scenic waterfront and enhance a food sampling experience. • The City of Port Moody celebrated

In October, a devastating fire in the

Come visit the Lower Mainland and

historical business centre of the City

experience the diversity it offers!

of New Westminster destroyed half a

its 100 Anniversary, sponsoring

block of buildings many of which were

numerous events including a

built after the Great Fire of 1898 which

Centennial Parade recognizing

destroyed much of downtown New

Lynda Floyd

the past, present and future of the

Westminster. Following this event, New

Lower Mainland Chapter Representative

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Warm regards,

Chapter Report: Vancouver Island

Town of Qualicum Beach – municipal hall

Warm greetings from VILGMA, the

Boothroyd). The general legal update

with this VILGMA conference. Like all

Vancouver Island/Sunshine Coast

from Young Anderson’s Elizabeth

VILGMA conferences, this inexpensive

Chapter of the LGMA. With over 200

Anderson as well as the overview of

professional development opportunity

members representing almost 50 local

human resources related issues by

should not be missed. With spring

governments and 10 affiliated agencies,

Stewart McDannold Stuart’s Susan

in full swing at that time, the cross-

the opportunity to share and learn from

Beach generated some excellent

pollination of attendees is sure to

each other grows every year.

questions. The updates from LGMA’s

germinate and yield a bumper crop of

Nancy Taylor and CivicInfo’s Todd Pugh

ideas to grow careers.

The diverse membership makes our

were informative and shed light on 2013

annual conferences enlightening

accomplishments by both organizations

In addition to educational opportunities

and noteworthy. The colleagues one

as well as initiatives planned for 2014.

afforded at our chapter conferences,

meets or becomes reacquainted with

VILGMA continues to support post-

at these conferences can be counted

The AGM elected two new executive

secondary education related to public

on for scintillating conversation and

members for 2014 – Selina Williams

administration programs through

invigorating real life examples of

(Gibsons) and Darren Kiedyk (Sayward)

scholarships and bursaries at the

workplace success. In connecting,

who join Don Schaffer (Victoria), Andrew

University of Victoria, Vancouver Island

conference attendees often have those

Hicik (Sidney), Michael Dillabaugh

University and Camosun College.

cathartic moments, realizing they are not

(Sooke), Anja Nurvo (Esquimalt), Tina

alone in the world of local government.

Neurauter (Highlands), Heather Svensen

In closing – and with local government

(Qualicum Beach), Jake Martens (Port

elections top of mind – Abraham

The VILGMA executive continues to

Alberni), and Sarah Jones (View Royal).

Lincoln’s words come to mind:

bring high-quality presenters to the

Many thanks to Peter Wipper (Campbell

“Elections belong to the people. It’s

annual conferences as the focus shifts to

River) for his valuable volunteer work as

their decision. If they decide to turn

include junior and mid-level management

he steps down from the VILGMA executive.

their back on the fire and burn their

along with more seasoned managers.

At the time of writing, the executive

behinds, then they will just have to sit

team is actively working on

on their blisters.”

The 2013 conference held in Qualicum

preparations for the 2014 AGM and

Beach from November 20 – 22

conference set for the Town of Sidney

Here’s hoping everyone is able to sit

encompassed this shift with themes

in early May. Content will focus on the

comfortably in your community this autumn.

of “Leading from Anywhere in the

upcoming local government elections

Organization” (Greg Campeau) and

and LGMA is hosting their ever-popular

Sarah Jones

“Communicating for Success” (Carol

Elections Workshop in conjunction

Vancouver Island Chapter Representative

Chapter Report: Vancouver Island LGMA 23

Chapter Report: Thompson Okanagan Warm Greetings from the Thompson Okanagan (TOLGMA) Chapter of LGMA. Our Chapter geographical area covers the Okanagan Valley from Osoyoos north to Salmon Arm, east to Revelstoke, to the west as far as Lillooet and north up to Clinton and the newly incorporated resort community of Sun Peaks, encompassing many municipalities, First Nations, and regional districts. We are famous for our orchards, lakes, vineyards, skiing, golf, deserts, mountains, valleys and everything in between.

and one of BC’s best known political

September 12, 2014. The program will

commentators, captured the attendees

be available late Spring/early Summer.

on Thursday afternoon.

In addition, a survey was conducted through December 2013 and January

The TOLGMA over the past few years

2014 to provide our membership an

has been extremely fortunate for the

opportunity to provide input to their

continued support of many sponsors

executive to guide us with organizing

and we are so appreciative! A special

educational opportunities and enhanced

thank-you to our 2013 contributors,

session at the annual conference as

without your support we would not

well as what other incentives would

have the financial means to provide

be attractive to the various disciplines

such a quality educational program.

of staff within our municipalities. The executive will be hosting an Educational

The 2014 Executive was elected at

session in April 2014 - in concert with

the September 2013 AGM and is

the LGMA Elections Workshop being held

complemented by Stephen Fleming,

April 9, in Kelowna.

President, (City of Kelowna), Ian Wilson, Vice-President (City of Kelowna),

In the year ahead of us all as we

Stephen Banmen, Treasurer, (District of

attempt to manage the increasing

Lake Country), Joni Heinrich, Secretary

demands on our life:

(Village of Chase), Peter Hughes,

“Imagine life as a game in which you are

Director at Large (TNRD), Tim Palmer,

juggling some five balls in the air. You

Director at Large (City of Revelstoke)

name them - work, family, health, friends

The 2013 AGM and Conference was

and myself Patti Bridal, LGMA Chapter

and spirit - and you’re keeping all of

held at the Prestige Harbor Front

Representative (City of Vernon) We

these in the air. You will soon understand

Resort, in Salmon Arm from Wednesday,

also wish to recognize and thank Past

that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it

September 11 through Friday, September

President Larry Randle, who has now

will bounce back. But the other four balls

13, 2013. The AGM commenced on

moved to Lethbridge County, AB in

- family, health, friends and spirit - are

the Wednesday evening with the ever

the capacity of Director of Community

made of glass. If you drop one of these,

popular Welcome Dinner and social,

Services. We wish you all the best

they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked,

followed on Thursday and Friday with

Larry! It is always a challenge to

nicked, damaged or even shattered.

excellent speakers and presenters A

recruit a group of people to participate

They will never be the same. You must

few of the educational sessions offered

and donate their valuable time as an

understand that and strive for balance in

during this conference included:

executive member, and for this we are

your life.” (Brian Dyson, former CEO of

Personal Liability for Local Government

very thankful.

Coca-Cola)

Official Marks, Bylaws: Skills and Legal

This Executive is actively working on

Respectfully submitted,

Update, Legalization of Grow Ops.

preparations for the 2014 AGM and

Keynote speaker: Keith Baldrey, who

Conference to be held in Osoyoos,

Patricia Bridal,

some of you may recognize as Global

at the Walnut Beach Resort, from

Thompson Okanagan

BC’s chief political correspondent

Wednesday, September 10 to Friday,

Chapter Representative

Officers, Whistle Blower Programs,

24 LGMA Chapter Report: Thompson Okanagan

Chapter Report: Rocky Mountain Greetings Colleagues,

range of relevant topics, including bylaw

stated “Human Resource issues will be

adjudication, community planning and

the mainstay focus of this year’s event,

Our Chapter snugs up against the

the ever valuable legal updates. A tour of

augmented by thoughts on long term

Rocky Mountains and Alberta to the

Kokanee Brewing topped it all off. (It is

community planning, solvency, and

east, Montana to the south, then up

the beer out here, you know.)

viability. The conference topical matter

north to Golden at the confluence of

and speakers have been carefully chosen

the Kicking Horse and Columbia Rivers

Listening to our membership, which

for their expertise, stimulating style, and

and over to Cranbrook, our southeastern

encouraged learning opportunities rather

relaxed demeanour, with our primary

most community. Within lies Elkford,

than a small conference in the ‘odd’

workshop being led by Mr. Mohamed

Sparwood, Fernie, Cranbrook, Kimberley,

years, Mohamad Doma of Canadian

Doma, senior partner with CPMS.”

Canal Flats, Invermere, Radium, Golden

Professional Management Service (CPMS)

Our cohorts to the West will be able to

and the Regional District of East

delivered a leadership course with 35

see first-hand the excellent instruction

Kootenay to make up our membership.

registrants, over six days. A big thanks

offered by CPMS and Mr. Doma.

goes out to Kimberley for offering up their The Rocky Mountain Chapter had a very

Conference Centre and Raeleen Manjak

I am pleased to serve as Chapter

busy year of learning in 2013.

of Sparwood for organizing the series,

Representative and wish everyone a safe

delivered in three two day sessions.

and healthy 2014.

Mountain Chapters take turns each

We look forward to the joint Rocky

Respectfully submitted,

year hosting a spring conference in

Mountain/West Kootenay Boundary

April. Last year, Creston hosted an

chapter Conference being held in Golden

Terry Melcer

excellent conference in their spanking

in April 2014. Jon Wilsgard, CAO and

Rocky Mountain

new Ramada. Speakers covered a

conference planner extraordinaire,

Chapter Representative

The West Kootenay Chapter and Rocky

Chapter Report: Rocky Mountain LGMA 25

Chapter Report: North Central

priorities. The objectives that were

Internship Program. This program

developed as a means to accomplish the

was meant to parallel the success

Association’s goals include:

of the Northern Medical Program by allowing rural communities and UNBC

• Ensuring the NCLGMA has a strong

to partner in training and retaining

professional development program in

talented professionals in the North.

place that is valued by its members;

As a follow up I want to report on the

• Working towards being a

huge success of the program. To date,

Greetings LGMA members! It is my

trusted and important source of

pleasure to present you with the 2013

half of the interns that were selected

information for local government

North Central Chapter Report. While

for placement already have permanent

officers in our region; and

full-time jobs in the North. The

there are many great success stories

• Increasing awareness of our

in the North this year, I’d like to

organization’s work and taking

focus my report on the actions of the

steps to build its credibility.

North Central Chapter Executive. The Executive undertook the process of

We are excited about our renewed

reviewing and renewing our chapter’s

strategic plan and look forward to

strategic plan. I’d like to share with

fulfilling our goals in the coming year.

you some of our findings.

We would not be able to accomplish our goals without partnerships, an area

The NCLGMA exists to foster

in which we have already found success.

professional development, facilitate

Our partnerships include organizations

the exchange of information and

such as LGMA, Municipal Insurance

promote collaboration among local

Association (MIA), Municipal Finance

government employees in Northern

Authority (MFA), CivicInfo, Government

BC. Our strategic planning session

Finance Officers Association (GFOA), BC

allowed us to identify the two primary

Assessment and North Development

functions of our organization which

Initiative Trust.

remainder of the first round interns will complete their placements soon and will be ready for full-time employment. They are smart, talented, have a good working knowledge of our industry and are eager to start their careers in local government. You will no doubt agree that our continued support and involvement in Northern programs benefits not only individuals seeking careers in local government but local governments themselves. As always, I want to extend an invitation for you to visit the great North. Don’t forget, our chapter stretches as far south as 100 Mile

are “professional development” and “facilitating the exchange of relevant

You may recall that last year I reported

House, east to Valemount, north to the

information to members”. We also

that local governments in the Northern

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality

found that, in order to fulfill the

face unique recruitment and retention

and west to the Queen Charlottes.

Association’s mandate, we need to

challenges. In response to this need,

There are many beautiful places and

continue to focus on being a strong

Northern Development Initiative Trust,

endless fun activities. Please visit soon!

and respected organization.

in partnership with the University of

Taking some time to reflect on the

Northern British Columbia and the

mission and vision of the Association

Northern Local Government Management

provided the Executive with a good lens

Association established the northern

Sheryl Worthing

through which we could evaluate potential

Local Government Management

North Central Chapter Representative

26 LGMA Chapter Report: North Central

Warm Regards,

Chapter Report: West Kootenay Boundary Our Chapter covers the two Regional

have enjoyed the increasing number of