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- BC's Premiere Local Government Magazine
Create new local connections through Exchange - the premiere magazine for local government managers in BC. It's about sharing information, exchanging ideas on best practices, enhancing professional development and building networks. With its circulation to more than 1,000 members and business affiliates, Exchange is noted for its extraordinary high readership levels. As well, in a recent survey, members stated they read and keep the magazine as a resource, and share it with their colleagues.
Fall 2025 Exchange Magazine - Preparing for Local Government Elections
This edition explores the issues, challenges and opportunities related to election preparation. Local government experts with years of experience in planning and implementing local elections share their insights and tips on what to include in your election plan, how to keep organization priorities on track during election season, and strategies for community engagement and communication. We also learn about best practices for Council/Board orientation and the important relationship between the CAO and Corporate Officer.
In this issue’s Case Studies, we explore creative approaches to election planning and engagement. Don’t miss our our Ask a Mentor column featuring Anne Yanciw, and our Volunteer Spotlight highlighting Pete Nelson-Smith. We have a packed edition to add to your fall reading list.
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Recent Issues
Fall 2024 Exchange Magazine - Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Local Government
In this issue of Exchange, we explore the possibilities of AI, speak to experts in the field, and showcase how AI is being used by local governments. The Cities of Kelowna and White Rock share how they are using AI to better serve their residents. On Vancouver Island, Indigenous-owned OneFeather Mobile Technologies developed an AI tool to simplify election planning for First Nation governments, while the case studies delve into how Vernon is using locally developed AI technology to track and predict wildfires.
Winter 2025 Exchange Magazine - Telling Your Story with Effective Branding
In this issue, experts share what makes a good brand and why community engagement is a critical part of the process. We also have tips on how local governments can create a simple brand identity with no budget and best practices for Indigenous engagement around art and collaborating on a new brand. In the case studies, we learn about the importance of honouring history in the City of Revelstoke, representing local culture from the Municipality of Bowen Island, and creative community consultation using graffiti with the District of Sechelt. The City of Coquitlam shows how brand guidelines can support organizational commitments by focusing on how to make communications more accessible.
Spring 2025 Exchange Magazine - What’s Your Asset Management Game Plan?
In this issue, we highlight expert insights and practices to help local governments large and small tackle their asset management requirements. We also discuss the issues and challenges many are facing, including getting Council’s buy-in and educating staff and citizens on why asset management is so important for the health and wellbeing of every community. We learn about the financial perils of ignoring one’s responsibility to managing and maintaining assets, we hear experts discuss why local governments need to think about asset management and how to fund and support this critical project, and we share three examples of small local governments and First Nations communities taking different approaches to asset planning and inventory.
Summer 2025 Exchange Magazine - Plotting your Course with Strategic Planning
In this issue, we explore the topic of strategic planning, which has become an increasingly crucial tool for local governments to navigate the expanding scope and complexity of their work. In our feature article, we discuss key considerations and provide advice on developing and implementing a strategic plan.
Also included in this issue is helpful guidance on strategic plan communications, and case studies showcasing inspiring examples of strategic planning from three BC local governments.
