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LGMA Membership Renewal Draw LGMA 2025 membership renewal is now underway! As an additional incentive to renew early, we’re once again giving away $150 towards program fees to up to five members of three lucky organizations! At the end of each month until March 31, we will randomly select an organization that has renewed membership to win $150 each towards program fees for up to five members. For an additional entry, post a photo of your organization’s 2025 LGMA members to social media and tag us to double your chances of winning! Contact your primary contact today to ensure your organization has renewed for the year. Unsure who your primary contact is? Log into your LGMA MyAccount to find out!
Corporate Officers Fundamentals 7 week online course, every Tuesday from 10 - 11:30 a.m. PST January 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4 Are you a newly appointed or aspiring Corporate Officer? Are you a newly appointed CAO responsible for corporate administration? Are you an administrative assistant who provides support to elected officials or works closely with the Corporate Officer? If you said yes to any of the above, then this Fundamentals program is for you! Join knowledgeable experts Lisa Zwarn and Sonia Santarossa for this online seven-week course that will help build your fundamental skills as a Corporate Officer. You will also hear from other experienced Corporate Officers during the course to provide you with an opportunity to tap into their knowledge, ask questions, and learn from their experiences. At the end of this course you will be able to describe the key roles and responsibilities of the Corporate Officer; refer to and articulate the relevant sections of the legislation that apply to the role; prepare meeting agendas and minutes; apply a procedure bylaw, and so much more! Review the course brochure and register online before January 7, 2025. Cost: $1,320 + GST LGMA Member*, $1,650 + GST Non-Member *Please be sure to renew your LGMA membership for 2025 before registering to receive the LGMA member rate. Textbook: This course will be using the Clerks and Corporate Officers Handbook (new edition coming in 2025) and this can be purchased at the time of registration if not already owned by your local government. Cancellations: are accepted without penalty before January 7. No refunds will be provided after January 7.
LGMA 2025 Lunch Connect Series In addition to the LGMA’s extensive list of professional development courses, this year we are continuing to offer our series of virtual complimentary connect lunch events! This is your chance to connect with fellow professionals, build meaningful relationships, and discover new opportunities within the LGMA community. Whether you're a seasoned member or new to your role, this casual gathering is the perfect way to expand your network. We currently offer lunch connect events for the following cohorts: Chief Administrative Officers , Corporate Officers , and Human Resource Practitioners These connect events are held virtually and provide a casual, supportive atmosphere for like-minded professionals to share ideas and discover new opportunities. Registering for one connect lunch event conveniently means you will be notified for all your cohort events throughout the year!
Renewing your organization’s LGMA membership Quick renewal Steps: For a quick renewal guide, follow these steps. As the primary contact of your organization: 1. Log into your LGMA MyAccount 2. Go to your organization’s Membership Tab 3. Renew or add people to your membership for 2025 4. Click "Submit Membership Purchase" and receive your membership invoice For more detailed instructions and information, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Log In Log into your LGMA MyAccount page using this link . Step 2: Go to the Membership Tab Once you're logged in, go to the Membership tab. Step 3: Renew or add people to your membership for 2025: Under the "Employees currently not included" tab is a list of members within your organization that are up for renewal. You can add any or all employees from the list.
Corporate Officer Connect Lunch Series Quarterly on Wednesdays 2025 Dates: February 5, April 16 and September 24 Noon - 1 p.m. PST Are you a local government Corporate Officer (CO) or Deputy CO in British Columbia who wants more networking opportunities with your peers, advice about the challenges you face in your increasingly complex role while building meaningful connections, without travelling or a significant time committment? Join your colleagues quarterly for a complimentary LGMA-hosted lunch hour discussion inspired and led by COs. You and your peers can submit suggested discussion topics in advance. Take advantage of the knowledge and experience of your peers while you strengthen your professional networks, and access mentoring opportunities in a safe, supportive environment. The CO Advisory Committee, with the support of the LGMA, has identified the need for additional educational support for new and experienced COs to connect with their peers and engage in collaborative learning and problem solving. The Committee noted in their positions, COs are faced with an increasingly complex environment within which they must perform various roles, and they would benefit from a virtually accessible peer discussion network to share current issues and problem solve. Submit your suggested discussion topics, questions, or challenging scenarios in advance on the CO Lunch Hour Connect Series SUBMISSION FORM or by emailing Liz Cornwell, Advisor, Corporate Officer Advisory Committee at lcornwell@lgma.ca Registration is complimentary and is open to Corporate Officers and Deputy Corporate Officers only. You only need to register once for the entire series. Please note, registration will close 5 business days prior to the scheduled lunch series date. For more information review the CO Connect Lunch Series brochure or contact Liz Cornwell at lcornwell@lgma.ca
LGMA 2025 Learning Calendar It’s never too early to start planning your professional development! The 2025 LGMA Learning Calendar is now available. Our training options range from on-demand, online courses to in-person events and provide a wide range of key competencies to enhance your skill set. Select from programs that benefit your career and watch our weekly newsletter for registration announcements. Please keep in mind that program dates are subject to change. Be sure to bookmark this page so you can stay up to date, and watch for registration announcements through our weekly newsletter to confirm final dates.
Supervisor Essentials Online Course April 2, 9, and 16, 2025 10 - 11:30 a.m. Registration for this program is not currently open. Are you new to a management role or have more responsibility and more staff to supervise? Learn how to effectively lead and engage a high-performing team and create a motivational environment for your staff to work in. Brush up on fundamental communication skills that are critical to the success of a supervisor. Provide positive and constructive feedback and learn the difference between managing performance and coaching others effectively. As you move through your careers and take on the responsibly of leading others, the nature of your work changes. Your performance is measured by the health of your teams and your ability to effectively manage the work of others. This online series of modules equips leaders with essential skills to help you navigate the transition to supervision successfully. May Pre-work available on Moodle April 2 First webinar and assignment – The Role of a Supervisor April 9 Second webinar and assignments – Communications Skills for Supervisors April 16 Third webinar and assignments – Case Study Final assignment due by May 21. Review the 2024 course brochure for reference, and contact office@lgma.ca if you would like to be added to an interested list. Course Format: This online series includes three x 90-minute webinars and follow-up sustainment activities and resources. Attend webinars; review additional resource documents; work on assignments on your own time; submit your assignments for review, coaching, and direct feedback before the next assignments are due.
Happy Holidays from the LGMA! From all of us at the LGMA, we wish you a happy, warm, and memorable holiday season! As we reflect on 2024, we are filled with gratitude for our incredible members and partners and their achievements and dedication throughout this year. Your passion for the BC local government sector inspire us every day. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in our training and development programs, and to our volunteers whose invaluable contributions played a crucial role in tailoring LGMA programs and services to meet the unique needs of our members. Wishing all of you a peaceful, safe, and healthy holiday season together with loved ones. We look forward to a bright and promising 2025. Please note, our office will be closed on Monday, December 23, 2024 and will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Bylaw Drafting Online Course April 15, 22 and 29, 2025 (three modules) 10 - 11:30 a.m. PST Registration is not yet open for this course. Please review the following event information for reference, and reach out to office@lgma.ca i f you would like to be added to an interested list. This interactive, fully online course has been developed for staff whose job requirements currently include bylaw drafting and bylaw amendments. Do you want to improve your bylaw drafting skills with practical training and hands-on exercises? Then this program is for you! Join Lisa Zwarn for three facilitated, interactive modules and learn how to develop a comprehensive bylaw. April 15 Module 1 : Getting Started (webinar and assignment) April 22 Module 2: Constructing Bylaws (webinar and assignment) April 29 Module 3: Review and Final Touches (webinar and assignment) *Final assignment is to be completed by April 14 Each interactive webinar is a 90-minute (10 – 11:30 a.m.) facilitated online with Q&As and an overview of the assignments. Participants will have five days to complete their assignments for each module and will receive written feedback and coaching. Review the 2024 course brochure for reference only . Eligibility: B.C. local government employees whose job requirements currently include bylaw drafting and bylaw amendments are eligible to register for this course. Registrants who wish to attend but do not meet the criteria should contact us at office@lgma.ca before registering. Cancellations: No refunds will be provided after March 12.
CAO Connect Lunch Series April 25 and November 14, 2025 12 – 1:00 p.m. Registration Eligibility Requirements: You must be a CAO or board/council-appointed Deputy CAO for a local government organization in order to register for this complimentary lunch series. A complimentary LGMA-hosted lunch hour discussion is being offered to CAOs who want an informal space to connect with peers and gain support and advice for the challenges faced on a day-to-day basis. This virtual opportunity is inspired by the historical efforts of local government leaders who have sought to create informal opportunities for CAOs, by CAOs. Bring your own lunch and take advantage of the wisdom of your peers while you strengthen your professional networks in a safe, supportive environment. The CAO Advisory Committee, with the support of the LGMA, has identified the need to build on previous efforts by local government leaders to strengthen informal networking opportunities for CAOs by hosting a virtual space for CAOs to connect with their peers and engage in collaborative problem-solving. The CAO Advisory Committee and the LGMA acknowledges the incredible work that has been done by past leaders to hold space for these important gatherings and recognizes that this work would not be possible without such a solid foundation upon which to build. The Committee noted CAOs are faced with significant challenges and mounting stressors and would benefit from a virtually accessible peer discussion network. The accessibility and technological familiarity gleaned over the past year affords CAOs the opportunity to connect with their peers for informal discussion without travel constraints or significant commitment. Submit your suggested discussion topics, questions, or challenging scenarios in advance on the CAO Lunch Hour Connect Series form . Complimentary registration is online for all sessions, for CAOs or board/council-appointed Deputy CAOs. Attend one or all with one registration. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the scheduled lunch series date. For more information contact Candace Witkowskyj, Executive Director at cwitkowskyj@lgma.ca
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