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The Importance of Emergency Planning for Municipalities
Does your municipality have an effective and well-planned out strategy to put in place in the event of an emergency or natural disaster? Risks and threats to Canadians and Canada itself are becoming ever more complex due to the glut of natural hazards affecting our...
read moreHow well do you know your local Fire Department?
I want to start by saying that I am by no means an Emergency Management professional or expert. I am however very fortunate to work with a team of experts with whom I learn daily about Emergency Management in the province of Alberta. I work closely with these...
read more5 Steps to take your Public Participation Policy from Administrative to Actionable
Article Summary Developing public participation procedures and toolkits helps your municipality streamline and get the most out of your engagement activities. Building a municipal stakeholder matrix ensures nobody is left out. Hire experts and put the necessary...
read moreBuilding a Value-Add Public Participation Policy
Article Summary The revised Alberta Municipal Government Act (MGA) that came into force in October 2017 requires municipalities to implement a Public Participation Policy by July 23, 2018. Engagement is a valuable tool that municipalities can use to better plan for...
read moreDon’t Forget the Tactical Plan
Over my years consulting and working in both the public and private sector, I can’t count how many times I have either facilitated or gone through a business or strategic planning process, only to have that well thought out strategic plan sit on the shelf and collect...
read moreCouncil Strategic Planning
With the newly elected Councils last fall, transitions are always key to the smooth operation of a municipality. Each election brings together experienced politicians with new ones, and everyone has a new role to play in shaping the future of their city, town, or...
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