Accessibility Tools
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Session Details |
2:00 - 4:00 pm |
Professional Development SessionsMunicipal Finance Officer Session (MFO)Facilitator: TBD IT Session: Introduction to Microsoft InTuneFacilitator:Jay Redmond, IT Manager, Town of Truro Municipal Government 101Facilitator: Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing (DMAH) Accessibility Foundations Training (Developed by the Nova Scotia Accessibility Directorate)Facilitators: Laura Beth MacPherson (she/her), Senior Policy Analyst, Nova Scotia Accessibility Directorate; Holly MacLellan (she/her), Municipal Accessibility Support Coordinator, AMANS.
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4:30 - 6:30 pm |
CAO SessionThis session is an opportunity for CAOs, Clerks, and Treasurers of each municipality to get together and have candid conversations about issues impacting them, their municipality, or their region. Light snacks will be provided. |
7:00 - 10:00 pm |
Opening Reception |
Time |
Session Details |
7:00 - 8:00 am |
Early Riser's Club: Guided Walk/RunKick off the conference with an early morning walk or run with other delegates. |
8:30 - 8:45 am |
Trade Show, Early Bird Draws, and Registration |
8:45 - 9:10 am |
Welcome Remarks and Conference Opening |
9:10 - 10:10 am |
Keynote: Breaking Through Adversity with the Resilience RoadmapSpeaker: Mark Black, Heart and Double-Lung Transplant Recipient – turned – 4-Time Marathon Runner, Author, Coach and Speaker |
10:10 - 10:30 am |
Networking Break and Meet the Exhibitors |
10:30 - 11:30 am |
Concurrent A SessionsA1: Legal Updates and DevelopmentsSpeaker: Noella Martin, KC | Partner, Burchell, Wickwire, Bryson Lawyers A2: Public Procurement 101Speaker: Edwina Renaux, Purchasing Officer/Finance, Town of Truro A3: Using Planing Language in Municipal CommunicationsSpeaker: Erin Casey (she/they), Professional Communicator, Writer, and Editor
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11:30 - 12:15 pm |
AMANS Power SessionThis is a wonderful opportunity to learn what's going on with your Association. Come and hear the latest project updates and learn about the new initiatives AMANS is taking on this year. |
12:15 - 1:00 pm |
Luncheon | Sponsored by Hub International and TELUS Health |
1:00 - 2:00 pm |
Concurrent B SessionsB1: HR Stream: Navigating Employee Support SystemsPanelist: Mary Morris, Executive Director, Employer Advisor Nova Scotia Society; Krista Heslop, Section Manager, Desjardins Insurance B2: Assurance for your InsurancePanelists: TBD B3: Succession Planning: Advice on Transition to a Senior Leadership RoleSpeaker: Kim Ramsay, CAO, Municipality of the District of East Hants |
2:00 - 2:15 pm |
Networking Break |
2:15 - 3:15 pm |
What Does Truth and Reconciliation Mean for Your Municipality?Speaker: TBD |
4:00 - 5:30 pm |
Off-Site Activities (optional)Option 1: Tour of the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre ($15.00) |
6:00 - 8:00 pm |
Thursday Evening Casual Night Out at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre (Optional)Join your municipal colleagues for a buffet meal, drinks, live entertainment, and a tour of the facility ($ 35.00 + HST). |
8:30 pm |
Hospitality Suite and Live Music - Inn on Prince |
Time |
Session Details |
7:00 - 8:00 am |
Early Riser's Club: Guided Walk/Run |
8:45 - 9:00 am |
Networking and Early Bird Draw |
9:00 - 10:00 am |
Provincial UpdateCome join the conversation with the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing (DMAH). This session will feature updates by DMAH on current issues as well as information from Education and Early Childhood Development and Environment and Climate Change on matters impacting municipalities. |
10:00 - 10:15 am |
Networking Break |
10:15 - 11:15 am |
Municipal Success Stories: Innovation in Employee Retention and AttractionPanelist: Kim Ramsay, CAO, Municipality of East Hants; Rob Frost, Deputy CAO, Municipality of the County of Kings.
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11:15 - 12:15 pm |
Closing Keynote: Courageous ConversationsSpeaker: Ann Divine, CEO and founder of Ashanti Leadership and Development Services Inc. and co-founder of Ashanti Leadership Academy |
12:15 pm |
Wrap-Up and Grand Prize Draw |