Dear members,
As Ontario’s largest member-based association for municipal professionals, we always look forward to celebrating Local Government Week during the third week of October each year. Local Government Week is our opportunity to highlight your successes and promote the municipal profession.
This year, Local Government Week is taking place from October 20-26, 2024, and we want to build on the amazing momentum we saw last year with the sharing of our Local Government Week toolkit.
Access our Local Government Week Social Media Assets
In addition to social media assets, a template council resolution, and one-pager on career opportunities in local government, this year we've added the following all-new tools and resources exclusively for members:
- Local government 101 presentation you can use to educate students, newcomers, or those interested in learning more about Ontario local governments
- One-pagers on ways you can celebrate #LocalGovWeek within your organization and ways to engage the public and those in your community
- An outline of the statutory responsibilities and day-to-day complex duties of the clerk (created from data and input provided by our clerk members)
- Educational resources from the Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA)
Please join us in spreading the word about the importance of local government, how to get involved, and why we love what we do.
During Local Government Week, we will be promoting these resources as well as sharing member stories, highlighting some of our member benefits and partner news, sharing timely legislative and policy updates with the return of the legislature, as well as promoting our fall special membership offer and professional development programs.
In addition to using these resources, leading up to Local Government Week I also encourage you to consider:
- Ways to connect with your local youth groups, students and volunteers to support them in stepping into the sector
- Inviting council to join you in promoting Local Government Week
- Sharing your local government and member stories with us – we are always looking for ways to promote our community of and for municipal experts
- Taking a team photo for sharing on social media using the hashtag #LocalGovWeek
The thing I love about local government is working together to collectively accomplish things that cannot be accomplished alone. Local government is the level of government closest to the people, and together, we can see positive change and make a lasting impact on individuals and our communities. I hope that during Local Government Week, you take time to reflect on your accomplishments and ways we can continue to work together to advance the profession and give back to the sector.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff, I want to thank you for your dedication to the sector and for your ongoing commitment and support of our Association. Thank you for all you do for your communities!
Sincerely,
Paul Shipway, CMO, AOMC, Dipl.M.A.
President, AMCTO
General Manager of Strategic Initiatives & Innovation, County of Middlesex