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Meet the new board! Please join us in welcoming the new LGMA Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term led by President, Keri-Ann Austin! Multiple nominations were submitted for the one open role of Director at Large. Sheldon Tetreault was elected via electronic vote by the LGMA Members on June 12, 2025. All remaining vacant positions were filled by acclamation. Thank you to Douglas Holmes for his term as the 2024-2025 President and to Curtis Helgesen who completed his term as Past President. A big shout out and thank you to all Board of Directors who serve the LGMA membership and local government.
First Nations and Local Government Land Use Planning Regional Workshop Understanding and Sharing Land Use Frameworks October 21-23, 2025 En'owkin Centre, SnPink’tn (Penticton), BC Registration is reserved for planners, administrators, and land use managers working in First Nations and local governments in the Interior BC region. Since BC’s adoption of the Declaration Act (DRIPA) in 2019, there have never been better opportunities for collaboration and relationship building between First Nations and local government administrators. With the support of the Fraser Basin Council (FBC), the Local Government Management Association (LGMA) and First Nations Public Service Secretariat (FNPSS) have been jointly developing and delivering a series of land use planning regional workshops – and are now hosting a second regional workshop for the Interior BC region ! Review the workshop brochure and register online by October 7, 2025 . Early Bird registration rate until September 9: $737 + GST Regular registration rate starting September 10: $781 + GST Cancellation Policy : Cancellations and changes are accepted without penalty until October 7. No refunds are provided after this date. In the spirit of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we strongly encourage planners and administrators interested in this workshop to reach out and invite their First Nations/local government counterparts they work with to attend the workshop together.
LGMA Member Award Recipients for 2025 The LGMA is pleased to announce the Member Award Recipients for 2025. We are honoured to highlight the achievements of local government professionals who have contributed extraordinary accomplishments and dedicated service to the local government profession.
LGMA Volunteers Are the Heart of Our Association!
2025 Scholarship applications now open! A wide range of scholarships are available for people pursuing studies in various facets of government and public policy and more. Scholarships include: - BC First Nations Public Service Scholarship - Distinguished Members Legacy Fund Scholarship - Grant Anderson Commemorative Scholarship - Ken Dobell Public Service Education Fund Review the 2025 Scholarship Brochure for information and scholarship criteria. Visit LGMA | Scholarships to access all application forms and submit your applications for all scholarships by October 15, 2025.
LGMA Spotlight on Ana Fuller, Senior Program Manager
Indigenous Consultation & Engagement September 12, 2025 9AM - 12PM Registration is now open. NEW Course! Are you looking for training to help you get beyond awareness in your work with Indigenous Peoples? Are you ready to engage with an Indigenous community but aren't sure where to start? Join us for a half-day webinar designed to provide a guide to fostering sustainable, long-term partnerships between local governments and Indigenous communities. Offered in partnership with Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. , this training will: Review and build on the elements of consultation Understand the difference between consultation and engagement Learn when engagement turns into consultation Review what constitutes accommodation Review ways we can strengthen our consultation practices Prepare for questions your Indigenous counterparts will ask you Review the brochure and register online before August 29, 2025. Eligibility: B.C. local government leaders, managers, and staff who are directly responsible for consultation and engagement with First Nations. To get the most out of this training, it is highly recommended that participants have completed Indigenous Awareness & Indigenous Relations training or training with a similar agenda recently. If you wish to attend but do not meet the criteria or have any questions, please contact us at office@lgma.ca before registering. Cost: $255 + GST LGMA Member, $285 + GST Non-Member Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be provided after the registration deadline of August 29, 2025. Instructor: Norman Doerksen , Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.
LGMA 2025 Pre-Conference Workshops In conjunction with the 2025 LGMA Annual Conference, don’t miss this incredible selection of full and half-day pre-conference workshops taking place on June 10! Workshop registration is separate from general conference registration and you don’t have to attend the full conference to register for these engaging workshops. Building Resilience: Business Continuity Planning for Local Governments (Full Day) Is your local government ready to face unexpected disruptions with confidence? Sign up for this engaging, full-day workshop on business continuity leading practices and program lifecycle, offered in partnership with the Municipal Insurance Association of BC and supported through the Sustaining Education Alliance with the Municipal Finance Authority of BC . Clive Lunn, President of Acredo Consulting, Inc., has worked in business continuity and IT disaster recovery since 1996, and enterprise risk management since 2006. He will lead discussions on implementation opportunities, challenges, and solutions. Participants will use provided resources to create documents tailored for their organization, including: · a draft program framework; · impact metrics; · a strategic Business Impact Analysis (BIA); · a Crisis Management Plan; · a roadmap for operationalizing the business continuity program; · a high-level crisis management plan, and · a Scenario Playbook. This workshop will help you kick start your business continuity journey, move closer to complying with the Emergency and Disaster Management Act (EDMA), and is a valuable opportunity to collaborate with other local government professionals, sharing ideas and best practices while developing key continuity resources together. After this session, participants will be able to: Develop a tailored business continuity program for your local government. Learn how to measure impact and plan for a crisis. Create an operational roadmap for continuity. To maximize the workshop’s effectiveness, you will receive advance instructions to gather essential information and materials to bring with you. Attendance is limited to a maximum of 10 local governments to ensure a productive experience. Multiple attendees from each local government are welcome, including staff from Administration/Finance, Public Works/Operations/Engineering, and Emergency Response/Preparedness. Register online before May 27. **Please note that this is the same workshop offered at the Municipal Insurance Association of BC annual conference, and it is not recommended that representatives from the same local government attend more than one workshop. Full-Day Workshop Fee (includes meals): $250 Early Bird; $275 After April 30 Thank you to the Municipal Finance Authority of BC’s Sustaining Education Alliance funding and support that helps make costs accessible for this priority training. Communication and Engagement Professionals Forum (Full Day) This jam-packed day will feature panelists who’ll share challenges, lessons learned and wins in their role as local government communicators. Keep current with best practices in information sharing and connecting with the people we serve. Topics will include practical approaches to crafting inclusive and accessible communications, best practices in supporting elected official communications, how to highlight the work of local government, and more. Take this opportunity to learn from peers, increase the effectiveness of your organization’s communications efforts, and expand your professional communications network. View the detailed agenda and register online . Full-Day Forum Fee (includes meals): $380 Early Bird; $435 After April 30 Modernizing Bylaw Enforcement: Navigating Complexities in a Changing Landscape (Half Day) This interactive workshop examines a local government's journey modernizing bylaw enforcement while navigating complex, simultaneous policy development on homelessness, including sheltering and supportive housing. Participants will explore the creation and implementation of a new Bylaw Compliance Policy, Strategic Plan, and revised Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw. The session addresses community engagement challenges, particularly with outreach organizations focused on broader unresolved homelessness policy issues. Through case studies, attendees will apply the new policy lens emphasizing trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches, prioritizing community partnerships, and considering mental health in compliance strategies. Participant learning objectives include: 1) Understanding the principles of trauma-informed and culturally sensitive bylaw enforcement within the context of overlapping policies addressing homelessness. 2) Learning strategies to navigate community engagement challenges, particularly when addressing sensitive issues like homelessness amidst evolving policy landscapes. 3) Applying a practical policy lens to real-world bylaw enforcement scenarios, developing appropriate and compassionate responses that consider individual circumstances and community needs. 4) Developing tactics for effectively communicating with and supporting Council members grappling with the complexities of regulating vulnerable populations. Engage in hands-on learning and gain practical tools for effective and compassionate bylaw enforcement in a dynamic environment. Register online before May 27. Half-Day Workshop Fee (includes lunch): $285 Early Bird; $325 After April 30
