2014 CAMA E-Brief Partner: |
August 5, 2014 |
CAMA Members Can Join ICMA At Reduced Rate
The International City/County Management Association, advances professional local government. Their mission is to create excellence in local governance by developing and advancing professional management to create sustainable communities that improve lives worldwide. ICMA provides member support; publications; data and information; peer and results-oriented assistance; and training and professional development to 9,500 appointed city, town, and county leaders and other individuals and organizations throughout the world. The management decisions made by ICMA's members affect millions of individuals living in thousands of communities throughout the world, from small villages and towns to large metropolitan areas.
CAMA enjoys a close working relationship with ICMA. Through our affiliation agreement, CAMA members can join ICMA at a substantially reduced rate of $135 (US dollars) per person, an average savings of $800. To learn more, visit the CAMA website at: http://www.camacam.ca/en/icmamembership.asp
Register Today for the 100th ICMA Annual Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina – September 14-17, 2014
ICMA President, Simon Farbrother, invites you to join him at the 100th ICMA Annual Conference, where you’ll get the tools, tips, information, and resources you pick up at the conference—in addition to the opportunities for professional and personal renewal and networking— which are more important than ever.
In addition to daily keynote sessions, educational and Solutions Track sessions, roundtable discussions, ICMA University workshops and forums, field demonstrations, and numerous demonstrations of technology applications that you have come to expect, ICMA’s Annual Conference will offer you new opportunities to help fulfill your commitment to career-long learning. You will hear about the innovative ideas and practical strategies you need to deal with the challenges facing local governments today. ICMA’s Annual Conference is an educational and networking opportunity that you can’t afford to miss!
The 100th Annual Conference of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) will be held from September 14-17, 2014 at the Charlotte Convention Centre located in Charlotte, North Carolina. To register for the Conference visit the ICMA website at: http://icma.org/en/icma/events/conference/register/registration_information
The CAMA Canadian Dinner will be held on Monday evening (September 15th, 2014) at a local restaurant in Charlotte. Watch for more details!
ICMA Presented Eco-Friendly Urbanization Summit in China
ICMA partnered with the City of Yangzhou, China and the ICMA China Center to present the first ICMA International Regional Summit on May 11-15, 2014 in Yangzhou. The summit, “Eco-Friendly Urbanization,” focused on the challenges of sustainable development in a rapidly urbanizing world—challenges facing China, the United States, and many other countries.
The summit brought together individuals from ten countries for presentations, panel discussions, site visits, and keynote sessions highlighting international perspectives, management issues, and approaches for incorporating sustainable development priorities into local government strategies.
ICMA President Simon Farbrother, City Manager, Edmonton, delivered a welcome address and ICMA Executive Director Robert J. O’Neill, Jr., delivered a keynote on urbanization in the United States and best practices in sustainable development, based on research conducted by ICMA’s Center for Sustainable Communities.
CAMA Past President Jean Savard also had the opportunity to attend the ICMA’s International Committee Meeting which was held in conjunction with the Summit. Along with a keynote address from Committee Chair Clay Pearson, City Manager, Pearland, Texas, discussions took place on various programs in other countries such as Mexico, South Asia, and India along with best practices that can be shared among all affiliate partners.
CAMA Awards of Excellence Presented by Ravenhill Group Inc.
Ravenhill Group Inc. proudly presented the CAMA Awards of Excellence at the 43rd Annual Conference held in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Ravenhill Group is Canada’s municipal search specialists, meeting the growing demand for excellent Chief Administrative Officers and other municipal leaders through ethical head-hunting™. Ravenhill does this by bringing the very best men and women face to face with the opportunity in a municipality … an opportunity that they were unaware of because - simply put - they weren't thinking of a job change. Please visit: www.ravenhillgroup.com for more information.
City of Wetaskiwin Wins Willis Award for Innovation
Congratulations to the City of Wetaskiwin, AB
2014 CAMA Willis Award for Innovation
(Population under 20,000)
Main Street Revitalization
Left to Right: Glen Davies, 2014 CAMA Awards of Excellence Chair and City Manager for the City of Regina, SK; Bruce Malcolm, President, Ravenhill Group Inc, Gold Level Awards Partner; Ted Gillespie, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Wetaskiwin, AB; Janis Fong, P.Eng., Senior Engineering Manager with WSP Canada – Sherwood Park Office, AB; Councillor Patricia MacQuarrie, City of Wetaskiwin, AB;Jean Savard, CAMA Past President, Director of Special Projects, Office of the CAO, Quebec City
Presentation to Mayor Elliot and Wetaskiwin City Council
by Marc Landry, CAMA Representative for Alberta
and the Northwest Territories
June 23rd, 2014
Left to Right - Councillor Bert Horvey, Councillor Patricia MacQuarrie, Councillor Wayne Neilson, Councillor Tyler Gandam, Councillor Joe Branco (back) and Councillor June Boyda (front). Marc Landry (CAMA Representative for Alberta and NWT and CAO of the Town of Beaumont, AB), Mayor Bill Elliot, Farell O’Malley (Ravenhill Group Inc.) and Ted Gillespie, CAO, City of Wetaskiwin.
In 2010, Wetaskiwin, AB began the process of rejuvenating its Main Street. The need to replace underground infrastructure allowed the City to make streetscape improvements and revitalize its downtown. Genivar (now WSP) engineering was engaged to carry out conceptual design and detailed construction plan. Extensive public and stakeholder consultation was carried out beginning in 2010 using the theme “Your Street – Your Design.”
Municipal leaders were quick to see the vision of incorporating modern design principles to enhance pedestrian safety, security, environmental sustainability, and accessibility, while promoting a fun, business-friendly atmosphere in the downtown. Community support for the project gradually increased.
Construction was completed in two phases in 2012 and 2013. The City minimized the impact of construction by requiring contractors to maintain barrier free pedestrian access to businesses, working with businesses one on one to coordinate schedules, and by advertising that businesses on the street remained open with pedestrian access and parking in close proximity.
The result is a bold and innovative redesign, which has created a street that feels safe, secure, and welcoming. It includes wider sidewalks, trees, planters, benches, signage, targeted security lighting and LED Dark Sky compliant lighting. The street is more accessible, has more efficient traffic flow and is easily closed down for civic events. Financial support was obtained through the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI).
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En 2010, Wetaskiwin, en Alberta, a amorcé le rajeunissement de sa rue principale. La nécessité de remplacer l'infrastructure souterraine était l’occasion d’embellir cette rue et de revitaliser le centre-ville.
La Ville a fait appel à Genivar (entreprise de génie-conseil aujourd’hui WSP) pour une revue de définition conceptuelle et un plan de construction détaillé. Début 2010, une vaste consultation du public et des parties intéressées a eu cours sous le thème « Votre rue – Votre concept ».
Les dirigeants municipaux ont compris qu’il fallait intégrer les principes de conception moderne pour améliorer la sécurité des piétons, la durabilité environnementale et l’accessibilité, sans négliger la création d’une ambiance agréable et propice aux affaires au centre-ville. L’appui de la communauté pour ce projet a peu à peu augmenté.
La construction s’est faite en deux phases (2012 et 2013). La Ville a minimisé les effets des travaux en exigeant que les entrepreneurs conservent un accès piétonnier facile aux commerces, coordonnent les échéances individuellement avec les entreprises et annoncent que les commerces restaient ouverts, facilement accessibles à pied ou en voiture, avec stationnement à proximité.
Le résultat? Une rue agréable et sécuritaire, aménagée de façon audacieuse et novatrice. Dotée de trottoirs élargis, d’arbres, de bacs à fleurs, de bancs, d’éclairage de sécurité ciblé et respectueux du ciel nocturne (DEL), d’une signalisation et de panneaux indicateurs renouvelés, la rue est désormais plus accessible, la circulation plus fluide et plus facile à fermer pour des événements.
Le projet a bénéficié du soutien financier de l’Initiative de durabilité municipale.
Richmond Wins Award for Professional Development
Congratulations to the City of Richmond
Winner of the CAMA Professional Development Award
(For a Municipality with a Population over 100,000)
Corporate Programs Management Group
From Left to Right: Glen Davies, 2014 CAMA Awards of Excellence Chair and City Manager for the City of Regina, SK; Bruce Malcolm, President, Ravenhill Group Inc, Gold Level Awards Partner; George Duncan, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Richmond, BC; Lani Schultz, Director, Corporate Planning, City of Richmond, BC; Jean Savard, CAMA Past President, Director of Special Projects, Office of the CAO, Quebec City
Presentation to Mayor Brodie and Richmond City Council by
Jake Rudolph, CAMA Representative for British Columbia and Yukon Territory
June 23rd, 2014
Left to Right: Jeannette Austin, Ravenhill Group Inc; Mayor Malcolm Brodie, City of Richmond; and Mr. Jake Rudolph,
CAMA Representative for BC and Yukon and Deputy CAO for the City of Abbotsford
Guided by a vision to “be the most appealing, livable and well-managed community in Canada,” and driven by the efforts of its Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the City of Richmond, BC has developed the innovative Corporate Programs Management Group (CPMG) to:
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Fast track the individual professional development of high potential employees.
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Create organizational bench strength, agility and capacity to address strategic initiatives and complex business priorities.
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Effectively address pending succession issues.
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Produce outstanding organizational and personal development results.
CPMG is made available to individuals identified within the organization who demonstrate consistently excellent results and a high aptitude for leadership. It combines a customized, comprehensive municipal business curriculum, individualized leadership assessments and development plans, extensive formal coaching and mentoring activities, and secondment opportunities on challenging high profile projects to accelerate the development of high potential staff.
Just a few of the notable achievements by CPMG staff include:
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Richmond Revealed – an artistic program of visual spectacles that showcased to the world Richmond’s key industries during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
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Major Capital Facilities Strategy – an innovative $120 million plan for the replacement of several major community facilities.
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The Richmond Olympic Experience – an extraordinary cultural amenity, located within the Richmond Olympic Oval and the only member of the international Olympic Museum Network.
CPMG is a highly experiential “made for Richmond” learning-process. Through the CAO’s strong commitment to innovate and exemplify agility within a public sector environment, CPMG has emerged as a highly successful leadership / succession / strategic initiatives program.
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Guidée par la vision « d’être la communauté la plus attrayante, la plus agréable et la mieux gérée du Canada » et soutenue par les efforts de son directeur général, la Ville de Richmond (C.-B.) a mis au point le Groupe de gestion des programmes pour les raisons suivantes :
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Accélérer le perfectionnement professionnel individuel d’employés à haut potentiel.
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Créer une réserve de ressources disponibles et capables de prendre en main les initiatives stratégiques et les priorités complexes.
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Traiter efficacement les questions de relève.
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Obtenir des résultats exceptionnels sur le plan du développement organisationnel et personnel.
Ce groupe s’adresse aux personnes ciblées par l’organisation qui obtiennent toujours d’excellents résultats et possèdent une grande aptitude au leadership.
Destiné à accélérer le développement d’employés à haut potentiel, le groupe allie un programme d’affaires municipales personnalisé et complet, des évaluations individuelles du leadership et des plans de développement, beaucoup d’encadrement formel, du mentorat et des possibilités de détachement pour des projets prestigieux.
Voici quelques-unes des réalisations remarquables du personnel du Groupe de gestion des programmes :
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Richmond Revealed – programme de spectacles visuels qui ont fait connaître les industries clés de Richmond pendant les Jeux olympiques d’hiver de 2010.
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Stratégie des installations majeures – plan novateur de 120 M$ visant le remplacement de plusieurs grandes installations communautaires.
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Expérience olympique de Richmond – installation culturelle extraordinaire, située dans l’anneau olympique de Richmond et seul membre canadien du Réseau des musées olympiques.
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Le Groupe de gestion des programmes se veut un processus d’apprentissage hautement expérientiel adapté à Richmond. Grâce à l’exemple du directeur général, qui ne cesse d’innover et de faire preuve d’habileté dans un contexte de secteur public, le groupe est devenu un programme d’initiatives stratégiques, de relève et de leadership couronné de succès.
What's Happening In ...
Ontario:
Nova Scotia:
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August 21-23 - Canadian Association of Police Governance Annual Conference in Halifax, NS. Contact http://www.capg.ca
Alberta:
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September 24-26 - Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Conference in Edmonton, AB. Contact http://www.auma.ca 780-433-4431
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October 20 Half Day Municipal Workshop | Oct 20 – 22 SMCC Western Sponsorship Congress, Calgary AB. Visit www.SponsorshipCongress.ca for more information or to register.
Quebec:
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