Benefits & Services
The LGMA Executive Compensation Toolkit provides a one stop location for current information about compensation resources for senior, non-elected local government officials in British Columbia.
Career Transition Counselling Service - Dealing with Involuntary Termination. In conjunction with Right Management Consultants, the Local Government Management Association now provides its members with an initial 2 hour confidential counselling session following termination.
Pension Consulting Service - Planning for your future. In partnership with pension specialist Jerry Woytack, the LGMA provides personal pension and retirement planning counseling services for its members.
From 2007 to 2009 the LGMA in partnership with the New Zealand Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM), facilitated an Overseas Manager Exchange Program.
Labour and Employment Legal Advice and Assistance
Members who may have a labour dispute with their employers may obtain legal information and advice through the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch. It offers two services that are of particular interest. The first, Dial-A-Law, is a library of pre-recorded messages prepared by lawyers to provide practical information on specific topics of law as they apply to BC. To contact, call 1-800-565-5297 from outside the Lower Mainland. In the Lower Mainland call (604) 687-4680.
The second service offered is a lawyer referral service. This is offered on a regional basis throughout BC and includes an initial 30 minute consultation for a nominal fee. To contact call: toll-free from outside the Lower Mainland 1-800-663-1919. In the Lower Mainland (604) 687-3221.