In-Person Programs

Corporate Officers Forum 2024 October 2-4, 2024 Delta Grand Okanagan Resort, Kelowna, BC Attendance is reserved for Corporate Officers and Deputy Corporate Officers only. Since 2006, this educational offering has focused on emerging trends and legal and legislative changes of relevance to BC local government Corporate Officers. The 2024 Forum will feature local government experts to support you as a key trusted officer, tasked with safeguarding information and providing service to elected officials, staff, and the public. Take this opportunity to come together to connect and learn as a community. Review the brochure and register online by September 18, 2024. Optional Pre-Forum Workshop Registration is SEPARATE from the CO Forum Registration. $200 LGMA Member, $225 Non-Member + GST Register online for the pre-forum workshop. CO Forum Rates: Early Bird member rate: $765 + GST / Early Bird non-member rate: $865 + GST Regular member rate: $890 + GST / Regular non-member rate: $940 + GST Hotel Accommodations: Delta Grand Okanagan Resort: 95 rooms booked at $269 + GST (* rooms not subject to resort fee) Reservations must be made by September 11, 2024. Use the booking online passkey link to secure your hotel accommodations . Parking is in addition to the room cost. Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be provided after September 18, although substitutions to your Deputy Corporate Officer are permitted. NEW $500 Travel Grant: Through financial support from Lidstone & Company Law Corporation, one grant in the amount of $500 is available for eligible local government and First Nation professionals travelling to the Admin Conference. Review the eligibility requirements and submit your application. Submit your session topics for the Harvesting Knowledge Café session, Legal Update, and Ministry update in advance of the forum. For more information, contact Liz Cornwell, Advisor, Corporate Officer Advisory Committee at lcornwell@lgma.ca

Administrative Professionals Conference October 23-25, 2024 Broaden Your Scope Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel, Victoria, BC If you are an Executive Assistant, Office Coordinator, Supervisor, Clerk or Front-line staff working in BC local or First Nations government organizations, this conference has been designed for you. Opportunities to network with peers, discuss important issues of common concern and develop strategies to address them, plus a few wellness activities will be included. Review the program brochure and register online by October 9, 2024. Conference Rates: Early Bird Rate: $875 + GST / Regular Rate: $925 + GST Hotel Accommodations: Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour: 85 rooms booked at $239 + GST Reservations must be made by September 23, 2024. Book your hotel room via the passkey link. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are accepted without penalty before 4:30 p.m. on October 9, 2024. No refunds provided after this date but registration can be transferred to another colleague. NEW $500 Travel Grant: Through financial support from Lidstone & Company Law Corporation, one grant in the amount of $500 is available for eligible local government and First Nation professionals travelling to the Admin Conference. Review the eligibility requirements and submit your application form. Past Events: 2023: October 25-27 in Richmond 2019: April 10-12 in Nanaimo 2018: May 14-15 in Victoria 2017: September 20-22 in Richmond For information about programs before 2017, please contact office@lgma.ca

2024 CAO Dinner Sunday, September 15, 2024 Steamworks BrewPub Vancouver, BC New to 2024, the LGMA will hold a CAO Dinner as a chance to connect with colleagues during UBCM week in Vancouver, BC. The LGMA is proud to carry forward and facilitate a space for peer-learning that was originally championed by CAOs within the sector. Hosted by LGMA President, Douglas Holmes and long-standing member, Ron Poole. CAOs and Deputy CAOs are invited to attend with partners and spouses. This is a networking dinner. CAO Dinner rates: LGMA member rate: $90 + GST / non-member rate: $105 + GST (** This is a non-refundable fee) Spouse/Partner rate: $50 + GST Register online by Friday, September 6, 2024.