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Surrey Wins Prestigious IBM Grant
The City of Surrey is one of only two Canadian cities to win a $400,000 grant from IBM, which will provide access to IBM's top experts who will analyze and offer recommendations on how Surrey can improve growth strategies, service delivery, community engagement, and efficiencies. - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

U District Provides Long-Term Vision for the Future
Abbotsford Council officially endorsed the conceptual vision for future development around the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) today at the Executive Meeting of Council. - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Central Saanich Accredited for Superior Tanker Shuttle Service for Fire Protection
The District of Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Department successfully completed a stringent superior tanker shuttle service test administered by the Fire Underwriters Survey. - Monday, May 14, 2012


New Job Postings Bids & Tenders
Director of Public Works - District of StewartEmployment Specialist - City of SurreyGeneral Manager, Planning and Development - City of VancouverIntermediate Transportation Engineer - City of CoquitlamTrades II Mechanic - City of ParksvilleFinancial Analyst - City of Kelowna Automobile Fleet Insurance Broker - City of KelownaSubdivision and Development Bylaw No.1056, 2008 - Review and CompletionWebsite Design and Information Architecture Consulting Services - Capital Regional DistrictSupply of Structural Protection Units - Columbia Shuswap Regional DistrictSanitary Sewer Upgrade - Village of Alert Bay
  
Professional Development Registration Desk
2012 LGMA Annual Conference - Exhibitor - Local Government Management Association of BCVictoria, May 15 - 17, 2012.2012 LGMA Annual Conference - Local Government Management Association of BCVictoria, May 15 - 17, 2012.Issues Management: Keeping Your Keister Out of the Coals! - LGMA / CAMAE-Learning Series, May 15 - 16, 2012.Urban Design and Sustainable Community Development Certificates - SFU, The City ProgramVancouver, May 17, 2012Customer Service in the Public Sector - LGMA / CAMAE-Learning Series, May 22 - 23, 2012. LGMA / CAMA - Customer Service in the Public SectorE-Learning Series, May 22 - 23, 2012Village of Burns Lake - Minerals North 2012Burns Lake, May 23 - 25, 2012LGMA / CAMA - Negotiation SkillsE-Learning Series, May 24 - 25, 2012GFOA of BC - 2012 Pre-Conference Session - CaseWare BasicsKelowna, May 28, 2012CAMA - 2012 Annual National Conference (Delegates)Saskatoon, May 28 - 30, 2012
  
Featured Resources
Citizen Engagement City of Victoria - Creating an Effective Public Engagement Strategy: A Workbook to Support Small Group DiscussionsCity of Victoria - Shape Your Future VictoriaCapital Regional District - Capital Regional District Public Participation FrameworkCity of Kelowna - City of Kelowna 2008 Citizen Survey (2008)   Social Media City of Kelowna - Social Media Strategy & Marketing Guidelines (2010)City of Kelowna - Social Media Policy (2010)City of Victoria - Civic Engagement at the City of Victoria, Final Draft (2010)City of Port Coquitlam - City of Port Coquitlam Page on Facebook - Status Report (2008)   Municipal Elections Results - 2011 Local Government and School District ElectionsMinistry of CSCD - Candidates Guide to Local Elections in BC (2011)Ministry of CSCD - Guide to Supporting a Candidate for Local Elections in BC (2011)Ministry of CSCD - Campaign Organizer and Elector Organization Guide to Local Elections in BC (2011)   Agreements with First Nations Accord (Alert Bay and 'Namgis First Nation - 1999)Agreement (East Kootenay Regional District and Akis'qnuk First Nation - 2007 to 2012)Agreement (East Kootenay Regional District and Tobacco Plains Band - 2009 to 2013)
     

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