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    • 5 Sep 2024
    • 19 Sep 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • Online via Zoom
    • 38
    Register

    Plan on joining us for our next online training Session where the Topic will be : 

    Cultural Planning

    Cultural Planning is an economic and Municipal -building tool.  It helps to shape and focus a community to better provide an appealing economic environment, downtown, and local vibe.  That dynamic helps to attract talent, investment, and new opportunities to expand the local economic base. 

    Wise investments in cultural planning will help to make the community better able to create and develop new revenue streams.  Those could come from music or community festivals, events such as a book festival or art show, live performances, and much more. 

    As the community’s vibrancy  increases, it becomes more appealing to entrepreneurs, young families and increased immigration, tech talent, and new businesses.

    About our Session Trainer - Gord Hume 

    Gord Hume is recognized as one of Canada’s leading voices on municipal government, sustainable urban development, cultural planning, and creative cities. He is a passionate and provocative public speaker, an advisor to civic governments, and a respected and thoughtful author and commentator on local government and community issues.

    Dates; 

    Thursday September 5  10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

    Thursday September 12 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

    Thursday September 19 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM 

    Cost is : $300 for Members 

                    $400 for Non Members 

    Venue : Via Zoom - A zoom link will be mailed to all participants by Tuesday September 3, 2024.  

    REGISTER HERE 

    • 2 Oct 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Dunes Golf & Winter Club 60042 Township Rd 704A, Grande Prairie
    • 46
    Register

    LGAA is pleased to partner with the Alberta Rural Municipal Administrators' Association (ARMAA) to host our annual Zone 4 Meeting for members and municipal administrative leaders in the region. Our Zone meetings are an opportunity for municipal administrative professionals to connect at a regional level to:

    • engage in peer-to-peer discussions on managing the challenges of leading a municipal team, 
    • hear presentations from municipal administrative leaders and provincial leaders on how they are managing current municipal issues, and
    • meet and network with your peers from around the region. 
    Agenda

    View the agenda. Note that these are in-person meetings. Virtual attendance is not available.

    Who can attend?

    Members of LGAA and ARMAA and any person who works as a CAO, director, or manager within a municipal government. Membership is not required. In fact, Zone Meetings are a great place for non-members to get an understanding of what LGAA and ARMAA offer. 

    What is the cost?

    Nothing. We host these meetings for free, including morning snacks and a free lunch. Register to hold your spot!

    Where is Zone 4?

    Zone 4 covers  north western Alberta. To clarify what zone you are in, visit our zones page

    Sponsored by

    GovernmentFrameworks.com is a leading provider of specialized planning, process mapping, process and forms automation, records management, and corporate reporting, catering to local governments across the globe. Our flagship offering, the Local Government Framework©, is a proven cloud-based governance tool that simplifies complex administration and reporting by enabling local governments to operate efficiently, prioritize good governance, and ensure compliance.

    One of the key features of our framework is its flexibility, providing local governments with a consolidated, user-friendly dashboard for reporting systems enhancing transparency among staff, elected officials/members, and the community, enabling effective communication and collaboration. Furthermore, by automating manual tasks, our tools and automation can save up to 80% of task time, allowing department managers to streamline their planning processes and reporting.

    With a reputation as a trusted partner, GovernmentFrameworks.com empowers local governments to enhance their service capabilities, increase efficiency, and confidently achieve their strategic objectives. Our cutting-edge technology and proven methodologies ensure that our clients stay ahead of the curve, keeping pace without increasing resources and costs.

    If you are seeking a partner to navigate the complexities of governance in local government, then GovernmentFrameworks.com is here to assist. Together, we can drive effective governance and empower your local government to thrive within your community.

    • 4 Oct 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Sedgewick AB - Flagstaff County Administration Building 12435 Twp Rd 442
    • 45
    Register

    LGAA is pleased to partner with the Alberta Rural Municipal Administrators' Association (ARMAA) to host our annual Zone 5 Meeting for members and municipal administrative leaders in the region. Our Zone meetings are an opportunity for municipal administrative professionals to connect at a regional level to:

    • engage in peer-to-peer discussions on managing the challenges of leading a municipal team, 
    • hear presentations from municipal administrative leaders and provincial leaders on how they are managing current municipal issues, and
    • meet and network with your peers from around the region. 
    Agenda

    View the agenda. Note that these are in-person meetings. Virtual attendance is not available.

    Who can attend?

    Members of LGAA and ARMAA and any person who works as a CAO, director, or manager within a municipal government. Membership is not required. In fact, Zone Meetings are a great place for non-members to get an understanding of what LGAA and ARMAA offer. 

    What is the cost?

    Nothing. We host these meetings for free, including morning snacks and a free lunch. Register to hold your spot!

    Where is Zone 5?

    Zone 5 covers north east Alberta. To clarify what zone you are in, visit our zones page

    Sponsored by


    GovernmentFrameworks.com is a leading provider of specialized planning, process mapping, process and forms automation, records management, and corporate reporting, catering to local governments across the globe. Our flagship offering, the Local Government Framework©, is a proven cloud-based governance tool that simplifies complex administration and reporting by enabling local governments to operate efficiently, prioritize good governance, and ensure compliance.

    One of the key features of our framework is its flexibility, providing local governments with a consolidated, user-friendly dashboard for reporting systems enhancing transparency among staff, elected officials/members, and the community, enabling effective communication and collaboration. Furthermore, by automating manual tasks, our tools and automation can save up to 80% of task time, allowing department managers to streamline their planning processes and reporting.

    With a reputation as a trusted partner, GovernmentFrameworks.com empowers local governments to enhance their service capabilities, increase efficiency, and confidently achieve their strategic objectives. Our cutting-edge technology and proven methodologies ensure that our clients stay ahead of the curve, keeping pace without increasing resources and costs.

    If you are seeking a partner to navigate the complexities of governance in local government, then GovernmentFrameworks.com is here to assist. Together, we can drive effective governance and empower your local government to thrive within your community.

    • 9 Oct 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Lethbridge - Oldman River Regional Services Commission 3105 16 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB
    Register

    LGAA is pleased to partner with the Alberta Rural Municipal Administrators' Association (ARMAA) to host our annual Zone 1 Meeting for members and municipal administrative leaders in the region. Our Zone meetings are an opportunity for municipal administrative professionals to connect at a regional level to:

    • engage in peer-to-peer discussions on managing the challenges of leading a municipal team, 
    • hear presentations from municipal administrative leaders and provincial leaders on how they are managing current municipal issues, and
    • meet and network with your peers from around the region. 
    Agenda

    View the agenda. Note that these are in-person meetings. Virtual attendance is not available.

    Who can attend?

    Members of LGAA and ARMAA and any person who works as a CAO, director, or manager within a municipal government. Membership is not required. In fact, Zone Meetings are a great place for non-members to get an understanding of what LGAA and ARMAA offer. 

    What is the cost?

    Nothing. We host these meetings for free, including morning snacks and a free lunch. Register to hold your spot!

    Where is Zone 1?

    Zone 1 covers southern Alberta. To clarify what zone you are in, visit our zones page

    Sponsored by


    GovernmentFrameworks.com is a leading provider of specialized planning, process mapping, process and forms automation, records management, and corporate reporting, catering to local governments across the globe. Our flagship offering, the Local Government Framework©, is a proven cloud-based governance tool that simplifies complex administration and reporting by enabling local governments to operate efficiently, prioritize good governance, and ensure compliance.

    One of the key features of our framework is its flexibility, providing local governments with a consolidated, user-friendly dashboard for reporting systems enhancing transparency among staff, elected officials/members, and the community, enabling effective communication and collaboration. Furthermore, by automating manual tasks, our tools and automation can save up to 80% of task time, allowing department managers to streamline their planning processes and reporting.

    With a reputation as a trusted partner, GovernmentFrameworks.com empowers local governments to enhance their service capabilities, increase efficiency, and confidently achieve their strategic objectives. Our cutting-edge technology and proven methodologies ensure that our clients stay ahead of the curve, keeping pace without increasing resources and costs.

    If you are seeking a partner to navigate the complexities of governance in local government, then GovernmentFrameworks.com is here to assist. Together, we can drive effective governance and empower your local government to thrive within your community.

    • 10 Oct 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Penhold Multiplex Waskasoo Ave, Penhold, AB
    • 37
    Register

    LGAA is pleased to partner with the Alberta Rural Municipal Administrators' Association (ARMAA) to host our annual Zone 2 Meeting for members and municipal administrative leaders in the region. Our Zone meetings are an opportunity for municipal administrative professionals to connect at a regional level to:

    • engage in peer-to-peer discussions on managing the challenges of leading a municipal team, 
    • hear presentations from municipal administrative leaders and provincial leaders on how they are managing current municipal issues, and
    • meet and network with your peers from around the region. 
    Agenda

    View the agenda. Note that these are in-person meetings. Virtual attendance is not available.

    Who can attend?

    Members of LGAA and ARMAA and any person who works as a CAO, director, or manager within a municipal government. Membership is not required. In fact, Zone Meetings are a great place for non-members to get an understanding of what LGAA and ARMAA offer. 

    What is the cost?

    Nothing. We host these meetings for free, including morning snacks and a free lunch. Register to hold your spot!

    Where is Zone 2?

    Zone 2 covers south central Alberta. To clarify what zone you are in, visit our zones page

    Sponsored by


    GovernmentFrameworks.com is a leading provider of specialized planning, process mapping, process and forms automation, records management, and corporate reporting, catering to local governments across the globe. Our flagship offering, the Local Government Framework©, is a proven cloud-based governance tool that simplifies complex administration and reporting by enabling local governments to operate efficiently, prioritize good governance, and ensure compliance.

    One of the key features of our framework is its flexibility, providing local governments with a consolidated, user-friendly dashboard for reporting systems enhancing transparency among staff, elected officials/members, and the community, enabling effective communication and collaboration. Furthermore, by automating manual tasks, our tools and automation can save up to 80% of task time, allowing department managers to streamline their planning processes and reporting.

    With a reputation as a trusted partner, GovernmentFrameworks.com empowers local governments to enhance their service capabilities, increase efficiency, and confidently achieve their strategic objectives. Our cutting-edge technology and proven methodologies ensure that our clients stay ahead of the curve, keeping pace without increasing resources and costs.

    If you are seeking a partner to navigate the complexities of governance in local government, then GovernmentFrameworks.com is here to assist. Together, we can drive effective governance and empower your local government to thrive within your community.

    Sponsored by 

    At FortisAlberta, we deliver safe and reliable electricity service to more than 60 per cent of Alberta’s total electricity distribution network. That’s electricity to more than 600,000 residential, farm and business customers.

    As the line that connects us all, we have always been here with you powering our province’s growth. As a local company, staffed by Albertans from across our service area, we are proud to preserve the heritage that has been entrusted to us to provide safe, reliable and affordable electricity in one of the most beautiful, and challenging, natural environments in the world.

    We work hard every day to be there for those who rely on us. It is a responsibility we inherited from the generations that came before us and we’re proud to carry it on. 


    • 11 Oct 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Westlock - Ramada 11311 100 St, Westlock, AB
    Register

    LGAA is pleased to partner with the Alberta Rural Municipal Administrators' Association (ARMAA) to host our annual Zone 3 Meeting for members and municipal administrative leaders in the region. Our Zone meetings are an opportunity for municipal administrative professionals to connect at a regional level to:

    • engage in peer-to-peer discussions on managing the challenges of leading a municipal team, 
    • hear presentations from municipal administrative leaders and provincial leaders on how they are managing current municipal issues, and
    • meet and network with your peers from around the region. 
    Agenda

    View the agenda. Note that these are in-person meetings. Virtual attendance is not available.

    Who can attend?

    Members of LGAA and ARMAA and any person who works as a CAO, director, or manager within a municipal government. Membership is not required. In fact, Zone Meetings are a great place for non-members to get an understanding of what LGAA and ARMAA offer. 

    What is the cost?

    Nothing. We host these meetings for free, including a morning snack and a free lunch. Register to hold your spot!

    Where is Zone 3?

    Zone 3 covers central west Alberta. To clarify what zone you are in, visit our zones page

    Sponsored by


    GovernmentFrameworks.com is a leading provider of specialized planning, process mapping, process and forms automation, records management, and corporate reporting, catering to local governments across the globe. Our flagship offering, the Local Government Framework©, is a proven cloud-based governance tool that simplifies complex administration and reporting by enabling local governments to operate efficiently, prioritize good governance, and ensure compliance.

    One of the key features of our framework is its flexibility, providing local governments with a consolidated, user-friendly dashboard for reporting systems enhancing transparency among staff, elected officials/members, and the community, enabling effective communication and collaboration. Furthermore, by automating manual tasks, our tools and automation can save up to 80% of task time, allowing department managers to streamline their planning processes and reporting.

    With a reputation as a trusted partner, GovernmentFrameworks.com empowers local governments to enhance their service capabilities, increase efficiency, and confidently achieve their strategic objectives. Our cutting-edge technology and proven methodologies ensure that our clients stay ahead of the curve, keeping pace without increasing resources and costs.

    If you are seeking a partner to navigate the complexities of governance in local government, then GovernmentFrameworks.com is here to assist. Together, we can drive effective governance and empower your local government to thrive within your community.

    • 17 Oct 2024
    • 31 Oct 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • Online via Zoom
    • 30
    Register

    Based on outstanding reviews, LGAA is once again partnering with Wordsmith Associates to host a three-part online series to teach you core tools and methods to write in an effective and clear way. 

    Municipal staff regularly produce briefings and reports for council to make decisions. Those same documents are used by journalists to produce media articles to inform the public. The challenge is most municipal issues are quite complex and elected officials and journalists are usually not trained in the subject matter topic. This can lead to confusion of the key issue, or the importance of administration's recommendations is overlooked. 

    Through this workshop series, you will learn how to:

    • approach writing based on the needs of council and journalists, 
    • reduce your word count and the time required to draft your message,
    • avoid common pitfalls of government writing and improve the quality of your communication,
    • edit, rethink, and proof other people's writing faster and with better results, and more!

    To learn more, view the brochure or watch this short video on how Wordsmith teaches you to think differently about writing.

    Who should attend?

    Any municipal employee who is writing or responsible for approving documents that get published in council or committee agendas. 

    Dates 

    This is a 3-session series involving 9.5 hours of training: 

    • October      17, 2024 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
    • October       24, 2024 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
    • October       31, 2024  9:00 am – 12:30 pm

      Cost

      LGAA Members                     $375.00 + GST

      Non-Members                       $500.00 + GST

      Buy a membership and you can save $225 on this training through our First-Time Member promotional program. Learn more...

      Will the sessions be recorded?

      Yes. Each session will be recorded and will be available for viewing for 14 days after each session. 

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