AMO Watchfile - July 25, 2024

In This Issue
- Next Generation 9-1-1 Transition Funding applications open.
- LAS discussion on water & wastewater feasibility study at AMO Conference.
- Municipal Codes of Conduct: Pre-conference workshop at AMO 2024.
- AMO Knowledge Exchange on Community & Supportive Housing Symposium.
- Plan your fall education schedule.
- Blog: Heat Pumps - the Low Carbon Technology of the Future.
- Click Before You Dig! It’s the law (Locates Campaign).
- IESO municipal webinar for next round of energy procurements.
- Opportunity to help project researching municipal energy needs.
- Careers.

Provincial Matters
The next wave of applications are open for the 2024-25 NG9-1-1 funding program until August 23, 2024. Information sessions are available. Please contact estd.ng9-1-1@ontario.ca for more information.

Education Opportunities
LAS is undertaking a feasibility study to create joint municipal services board(s) or municipal service corporation(s) to provide water and wastewater services. Whether you are an elected official or a subject matter expert your insights and expertise on governance, operations of water and wastewater systems, and impacts of municipal service corporations are invaluable. Stop by on August 18 between 1:30 and 3:300 pm at the AMO Conference to talk to the LAS Water and Wastewater Expert Panel, LAS/AMO staff regarding challenges and opportunities for water and wastewater systems.

The Municipal Codes of Conduct pre-conference workshop on Saturday, August 17 is for municipal leaders who are looking to guide and strengthen their council and corporation’s conduct, behaviour, and practices. Register today - space is limited.

The AMO Knowledge Exchange on Community and Supportive Housing Symposium, October 1 - 2, will convene elected officials, municipal staff, federal and provincial representatives, Indigenous partners, and other sector partners for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration on how we can work together to advance community and supportive housing solutions in communities across Ontario. View full details and register today.

AMO has released a number of its fall education workshops. Sign up today for a range of workshops including, communication skills, planning for and understanding cyber security, Indigenous cultural awareness and a number council leadership programs. Click here to see all opportunities.

LAS
Heat pumps contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional heating and cooling systems. Our latest blog explains why.

Municipal Wire*
Help protect underground infrastructure by spreading the Click Before You Dig safety message to your community residents this summer. No matter the size of your project, always Click Before You Dig at OntarioOneCall.ca.

The IESO is hosting a webinar for municipalities and indigenous communities on July 30 about the next round of energy procurements which will include renewable generation and storage projects.

Pollution Probe and QUEST Canada aim to talk for one hour with Ontario communities for an OEB funded project to address your community's innovative energy needs and priorities. Register by emailing rkiro@pollutionprobe.org until September 16.

Careers
Chief Administrative Officer - Municipality of Lakeshore. Closing Date: August 19.

CAO/Clerk - Municipality of Whitestone. Closing Date: August 23.