AMO Watchfile - August 15, 2024

In This Issue
- Municipal leaders head to Ottawa for 2024 AMO Conference.
- Feeback on Accessible Built Environment Requirements.
- AMO Knowledge Exchange on Community & Supportive Housing Symposium.
- Plan your fall education schedule.
- AMO’s Healthy Democracy Forum.
- LAS welcomes you to the AMO Conference.
- Municipal claims protection through Minimum Maintenance Standards.
- Substance Use Crisis Summit for elected officials.
- Careers.

AMO Matters
More than 2,500 participants from hundreds of municipalities and organizations across Ontario will take part in the annual AMO Conference, August 18 to 21, at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa.

Provincial Matters
The Design of Public Spaces Standards Development Committee seeks feedback on initial recommendations on proposed changes to the Accessible Built Environment Standards and the Ontario Building Code by August 24.

Education Opportunities
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.

Since 2022 AMO has been working on building a healthy and sustainable local democracy in Ontario. The 2024 Healthy Democracy Forum is a 2 day working session, October 19 - 20, on a number of initiatives and strategies for municipalities to undertake. Join government officials, academics, community leaders and colleagues. Read more about AMO’s Healthy Democracy Project. The Forum is in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University.

LAS
LAS is excited to see you at the AMO Conference on Sunday. Stop by Booth #200 to say ‘hi’ and be sure to visit with AMO/LAS and Canoe partners in Partners’ Row and around the tradeshow. We’ll see you there!

Explore the Minimum Maintenance Standards (MMS) for municipal highways with leading experts Charles Painter and Brian Anderson. Gain practical knowledge, ask questions, and strengthen your municipal defense strategy.

Municipal Wire*
From September 5-7, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and the City of Timmins are hosting a summit for elected officials on the substance use crisis in small Canadian communities. To attend, please RSVP at rsvp@ccsa.ca.

Careers
Planning and Regulations Supervisor - Kettle Creek Conservation Authority. Closing date: August 23

City Manager - City of Vaughan. Closing date: August 30, 2024.

Housing Community Planning Manager - Wellington County. Closing date: August 26, 2024.

Network Analyst - City of Kawartha Lakes. Closing date: August 21 2024