The professional Society of Local Government Managers regulates the practices of local government managers and ensures its members act in the best public interest.
Under Alberta Statute, the Society sets practice standards along with remedial actions. As well, the Society recognizes professional managers with a Certified Local Government Managers (CLGM) designation.
Alberta's professional local government managers, working with you to provide quality local government management.
Feel free to email Linda Davies at linda.davies@shaw.ca if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
May 11- 14, 2010 MALW – Record Attendance!
The 2010 Municipal Administration Leadership Workshop in Kananaskis Country generated kudos from delegates and instructors alike. The evaluations have generated positive feedback and suggestions for next year’s event. Yes, we are back at Kananaskis for 2011. Mark you calendars now, the dates: May 16-20, 2011.
Here is what some of what they said:
"I enjoyed the diversity of municipal employees that were present. The way the speakers interacted with the delegates was excellent."
"Truly one of the best workshops around – big thanks to the nice people who dedicated their time to making this workshop a big success."
Content of the sessions were very good. I found all the presentations interesting and relevant."
"Well organized, great speakers/topics, wonderful location. This was my first time attending, I am already looking forward to next year."
"Timely relevant information."
"As always it is wonderful to be at Kananaskis for this workshop - provides the opportunity to get away and return “refreshed” and with a renewed sense of purpose."
"Good sessions, great people, excellent networking opportunities."
"One of the better ones (workshops) to attend. Good balance and not busy all the time is great. Time to network with fellow administrators and good sessions. Free time is great for a venue like this"
Winner of the Early Bird Draw was Kirk Hofman, Village of Nobelford. Al Radke CLGM, Camrose County won a shaving kit at Wednesday’s Lunch. Linda Nelson CLGM, Town of Strathmore won a weather station at Thursday’s lunch. Jim Laslo, CLGM, County of Paintearth won a Blue Ray Disk Player at Friday Morning’s AGM. At the Banquet
Linda Lien won the print donated by Border Paving. Dianna Doyle, Town of Devon won a stay at the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis; Teri Pelletier, Town of Millet won a Digital Reader. Julian deCocq, CLGM Town of Cochrane won a Garmon GPS. Terry Hager, CLGM Lacombe County won a Blue Ray Disk Player. Winner of the Conference Evaluation, a 42 inch Flat Screen TV, provided by Trinus Technologies Inc was Allan Parkin, Town of Hardisty.
The Society of Local Government Managers (SLGM) continues to host the Municipal Administration Leadership Workshop (Mountain Refresher Course) in Kananaskis annually. This workshop fills the void left by the suspension of the Municipal Refresher Course formerly offered by the University of Alberta. Read more about the 2010 Workshop – Reach your Peak.
Thanks to our 2010 Sponsors!
Alberta Association of Municipal Districts & Counties
Alberta Municipal Affairs
Alberta Urban Municipalities Association
AltaGas Utilities Inc
ATCO Electric
Associated Engineering Ltd
Border Paving
Brownlee LLP
CIBC Wood Gundy
Caron & Partners LLP
Collins Barrow (Red Deer)
DCL Siemens Engineering Ltd
Davies Park
FORTIS Alberta
GENIVAR
Gibbs Gage Architects
HarGroup Management Consultants
Hawkings Epp Dumont LLP
ISL Engineering & Land Services Ltd.
Integrated Benefits | Group Health Global Partner
KPMG
Larhmann Construction
M.D. Foothills
MPE Engineering Ltd
Mountain View County
Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP
Shell
Stantec
Trinus Technologies Inc
