AMO Watchfile - July 11, 2024

In This Issue
- Get access to MIDAS!
- Next Generation 9-1-1 Transition Funding Applications Open.
- AMO Knowledge Exchange on Community & Supportive Housing Symposium.
- Municipal Codes of Conduct: Pre-conference workshop at AMO 2024.
- Indigenous Community Awareness training.
- Plan your fall education schedule.
- How Algonquin transformed its digital presence.
- Help your residents save thousands of dollars in service line repair fees.
- Registration now open for OMSSA’s 2024 Forum!
- Registration open for Western Ontario Municipal Conference.
- Careers.

AMO Matters
The Municipal Information & Data Analysis System (MIDAS) - recently enhanced - is a web-based tool that provides access to the Financial Information Returns (FIRs) data to all Ontario municipalities. For access, municipal elected officials and municipal staff can email MIDASAdmin@amo.on.ca.

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
The AMO Knowledge Exchange on Community and Support 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.

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.

OFIFC and AMO are offering training to build indigenous cultural competency in municipal government. Through a self-paced learning module and live virtual component, this training will provide knowledge and tools to utilize in moving improved and stronger Indigenous-municipal relations forward in Ontario. Register today for the October 8 workshop.

Time to sign up for AMO Education fall workshops: Cybersecurity for Municipal Councillors, Strategic Thinking, Planning and Leading, Managing Communications through Crisis, Indigenous Community Awareness, Navigating Conflict as an Elected Official, Land Use Planning, Competing Rights, and Community Engagement Strategic Approaches.

LAS
Join our Barrier-free Website Builder service partner, GHD, for a discussion with Algonquin Highlands on how the township transformed its online presence and enhanced residents' experience. Sign up here.

The City of Hamilton celebrates its 10-year anniversary partnering with Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC), which has saved City residents $5 million dollars for repairs of their sewer and water line infrastructure. Read the press release and learn more about the LAS-endorsed Service and Water Line Warranty program.

Municipal Wire*
Join OMSSA virtually on September 24-25 to learn about current issues that are impacting community safety and well-being. Hear about successes and how to evaluate the impact of this work. Register today.

WOWC is holding its annual Western Ontario Municipal Conference in Chatham-Kent on October 25. Explore and collaborate on a wide range of topics affecting our municipalities.

Careers
Applications Analyst, FIMS - Regional Municipality of Durham. Closing Date: July 21, 2024.

Municipal Planner - Municipality of Red Lake. Closing Date: August 9, 2024.