AMO Watchfile - February 27, 2025

- AMO RFP to provide services creating a Municipal Civility & Anti-Harassment Strategy.
- Join the AMO-OMAA discussion on the importance of the Mayor-CAO relationship.
- AMO 2025 Conference keynote: Andrew Coyne-What a difference a year makes.
- Book your AMO 2025 Conference hotel!
- Opportunity to showcase your products and services at AMO 2025 Conference.
- AMO Education - Educational workshops supporting your leadership.
- Register today for the OSUM 2025 Conference hosted by the Town of Collingwood.
- OSUM Sponsorship and Exhibit Hall opportunities - Take advantage today.
- AMO Regional and Single-Tier caucus virtual meet-up - February 28.
- Survey on displacement and protecting affordable housing.
- Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation War Memorial grant.
- CCPPP P3 learning series on infrastructure procurement for municipalities.
- Careers.

AMO Matters
AMO has issued an RFP to develop a comprehensive strategy that will enable AMO to support municipally elected officials and staff with the tools, resources, and education to foster civility and combat harassment in local communities. Deadline to submit proposals is March 20 at 4:00pm.

Education Opportunities
On March 19 from 11:00am - 12:00pm, AMO and OMAA are hosting a conversation that is a key ingredient to a successful, effective and high-performing municipality - the relationship between a Mayor and CAO. This virtual event includes a moderated discussion with an expert panel on the elements of a productive Mayor-CAO relationship. For more information and to register click here.

Political journalist Andrew Coyne will discuss the remarkable changes in the provincial, national and international political landscape over the past 12 months and what that could mean for your communities. Register for AMO 2025 today.

You can now book your accommodations for the 2025 AMO Conference in Ottawa August 17-20. Here is where you will want to click for all the information you need and links to conference hotels.

AMO has launched its Exhibitor and Sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 conference in the City of Ottawa August 17-20. Our event provides you exposure to over 3,000 of Ontario’s municipal leaders representing Ontario’s 444 municipalities and a $68 billion sector. Both the Exhibit Hall and Sponsorship opportunities sell out fast. Click here to download the Exhibitor Package and here for the Sponsorship Package.

AMO has assembled an array of workshops focused on supporting and strengthening your role as a local leader. From asset management planning, land use planning, indigenous-municipal relations, navigating conflict, communications through local crisis, strategic thinking, planning and communication, understanding anti-semitism and islamophobia and so much more. AMO is also offering registration discounts. Check it all out here.

Join the 2025 OSUM Conference host the Town of Collingwood April 30-May 2 for compelling programming and opportunities to engage, network and address the issues top of mind for small urban leaders. Registration is open and you can book your accommodations here.

The OSUM Annual Conference is a prime opportunity for locally elected officials to network, discuss critical social, economic and policy matters facing small urban communities. For exhibitors and sponsors, this conference provides access to local decision makers for a $68b sector and for you to showcase your organization and services. Both packages are available here.

The Regional and Single-Tier Caucus of the AMO Board is hosting a virtual meet-up on February 28 from 9:30am-11:00am. The meet up is an opportunity for members to connect and be brought up to date on AMO activities and advocacy. Register today.

Municipal Wire*
CP Planning, as part of collaborations with the City of Toronto and ULI Toronto, launched a survey shaping strategies to prevent housing displacement in Ontario communities. Survey closes February 28.

To commemorate World War II's 80th anniversary, the Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation (CFHF) is offering to help municipalities wishing to honour their fallen soldiers. Please consider joining this initiative.

Eager to learn earn about the latest advances in infrastructure procurement to help drive growth in your community? Join P3s for Municipalities, a FREE six-part webinar series. Explore hot topics with our experts.

Careers
Chief Administrative Officer - Township of Hornepayne. Closing Date: March 21, 2025.

Strategic Initiatives and Policy Specialist - City of Cambridge. Closing Date: March 7, 2025.

Capital Works Technologist - Clearview Township. Closing Date: March 10, 2025.

Commissioner of Corporate Services - Niagara Region. Closing Date: March 21, 2025.

Finance Coordinator - City of Kawartha Lakes. Closing Date: March 9, 2025.

Intermediate Planner, Heritage Services - City of Kingston. Closing Date: March 26, 2025

Financial Analyst, Financial Planning - City of Kingston. Closing Date: March 19, 2025