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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161009
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SUMMARY:Municipalities of Newfoundland & Labrador 2016 Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nMNL 2016 AGM – October 6-8\, 2016 \nSt. John’s Convention Centre\n \nConvention rooms are going FAST! \nMNL’s block of rooms are the Delta St. John’s is going fast and Wednesday night (October 5th) is currently book up.  If you are planning to stay at the Delta St. John’s or have a hospitality room for the convention\, we would advise you to call ASAP! 709-739-6404.   \n A block of rooms have also been dedicated at JAG – 115 George St W\, (709) 738-1524
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/municipalities-of-newfoundland-labrador-2016-conference
LOCATION:St. John’s Convention Centre\, St. John's \, Newfoundlan\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161005T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161005T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160830T130144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T130144Z
UID:5740-1475669700-1475671500@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Public Sector Digest's Lunch & Learn Series - In the Hot Seat
DESCRIPTION:In the Hot Seat – Navigating Contentious Issues \nRegister Here
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/public-sector-digests-lunch-learn-series-in-the-hot-seat
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161007
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
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SUMMARY:Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) 2016 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Communities & Planning for the Public Realm \nHamilton Convention Centre Hamilton\, Ontario\,  October 5 & 6\, 2016 \nWith a program that boasts nearly 80 interactive training sessions\, keynote speakers and engaging mobile workshops\, the OPPI Symposium promises to be one of the premier planning events of 2016. REGISTER NOW to take advantage of early bird pricing\, which ends on August 1st and save $75! \n This year’s theme seeks to inform professional planners about the best practices and latest trends concerning the public realm in three key areas: \n\n\nFundamentals of Community Design \n\n\nCulture & Diversity \n\n\nEnvironmental Planning & Issues \n\n\n New for 2016\, student members of OPPI are invited to join us for both days of the Symposium to network\, learn more about the planning profession and discover industry specific knowledge. Buses will be provided to student members on both days. \n Student members are encouraged to submit presentation proposals via email to oppi@absolutevents.com before September 23rd to showcase their research to colleagues and planning professionals from across Ontario. Get your work noticed! \n Are you a supporter of the planning profession in Ontario? Consider sponsorship! Sponsoring the OPPI Symposium gives you access to key decision-makers\, over 600 delegates and offers excellent opportunities to demonstrate your support and do business in an educational and professional environment. \n We look forward to welcoming you to Hamilton this October for an unforgettable event! \n Sincerely\, OPPI Staff
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/ontario-professional-planners-institute-oppi-2016-symposium
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160928T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160928T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160830T125941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T125941Z
UID:5739-1475064900-1475066700@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Public Sector Digest's Lunch & Learn Series - Emergency Management
DESCRIPTION:Emergency Management – Keeping Cool Under Pressure \nRegister Here
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/public-sector-digests-lunch-learn-series-emergency-management
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160929
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160615T230908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160615T230908Z
UID:4875-1474934400-1475107199@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Municipal Innovators Community (MIN) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Igniting Ideas In Municipalities \nThis two day event will feature opportunities for networking\, learning and participating in a unique ‘un-conference’ session designed to encourage new\, outside-the-box thinking that will push you to become a municipal innovator. This two day conference is sure to ignite lively conversations about municipal innovation that you won’t want to miss!    \nBurlington\, ON
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/municipal-innovators-community-min-conference
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Burlington\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160921T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160921T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160830T125742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T125742Z
UID:5738-1474460100-1474461900@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Public Sector Digest's Lunch & Learn Series - What's Your Brand?
DESCRIPTION:What’s Your Brand – Creating an Identity for your Municipality \nRegister Here
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/public-sector-digests-lunch-learn-series-whats-your-brand
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160924
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160615T201040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160615T231009Z
UID:4874-1474416000-1474675199@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Municipal Finance Officers' Association (MFOA) Annual Conference & AGM
DESCRIPTION:This year’s conference is being held once again at the Sheraton-on-the- Falls in Niagara Falls. The theme will be “Big Data – Turning Insight into Action”. Big Data analytics examines large amounts of data to uncover hidden patterns\, correlations and other insights. With today’s technology\, it’s possible to analyze your data\, get answers and make strategic decisions from it almost immediately. There are classroom settings and open forum discussions that we encourage you to participate in. You will have the opportunity to “shop” for Municipal Finance Services by becoming acquainted with our many expert exhibitors. \n \n 
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/municipal-finance-officers-association-mfoa-annual-conference-agm
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Trade Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160921
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160809T105327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160809T105327Z
UID:5255-1474329600-1474415999@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Three Bonus PD Workshops at MFOA in Niagara Falls
DESCRIPTION:Automate Your Annual Financial Statements & Internal Reports  \nBONUS PD Workshop at MFOA Conference in Niagara Falls!  This workshop is part one of a two part series which is designed to provide finance officers with the base level of knowledge required to begin effectively using and or implementing CaseWare in a municipal government environment. Topics Include: planning\, creating new file\, importing balances\, annotation\, tick-marks\, sign-offs\, document management\, grouping your general ledger\, create lead-sheets & supporting docs\, and adjusting journal entries.  \nREGISTER for September 20 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm in Niagara Falls  \n  \nLong-Range Financial Planning & Fiscal Tools and Measures  \nBONUS PD Workshop in Niagara Falls!  \nMunicipalities are increasingly required to understand and quantify the long-range fiscal consequences of past and present decisions made by Council. Asset management plans\, rate/fee studies\, grant applications\, debenture requests\, and Financial Information Returns all require varying degrees of long-range financial analysis. This session will describe the key demographic\, revenue and expenditure inputs required for preparing sound financial projections. The session will conclude with an interactive session identifying the top five must have financial performance measure outputs through the use of case studies. Case studies will include the Region of Peel\, City of Leduc\, City of Brampton and Town of Innisfil. \nREGISTER for September 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm in Niagara Falls  \n  \nOperational Asset Management – Part 2 \nBONUS PD Workshop in Niagara Falls!  \nAt last year’s MFOA pre-conference session on asset management\, topics focused on “how to operationalize your plan”\, including the importance of an asset register\, level of service focused asset management\, asset management strategy optimization and financing strategy integration.  This year\, the pre-conference session will look at the next step in making your plan operational. Discussions will include: \n\nAn overview of topics discussed last year\nInternal Governance and Ownership of the Plan\nPublic Engagement and Communication\nCouncil Approval and Support\nAsset Management Case Study and\nPerformance and Sustainability Measures to evaluate your Plan.\n\nREGISTER for September 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm in Niagara Falls
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/three-bonus-pd-workshops-at-mfoa-in-niagara-falls
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160914T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160914T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160830T125519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T125519Z
UID:5737-1473855300-1473857100@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Public Sector Digest's Lunch & Learn Webinar Series - Leveraging Digital Communications
DESCRIPTION:Leveraging Digital Communications – Social Media and Beyond \nRegister Here
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/public-sector-digests-lunch-learn-webinar-series-leveraging-digital-communications
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160917
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160714T104048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160714T104048Z
UID:5023-1473811200-1474070399@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:HR – Pathways to ExcellenceSeptember 14 -16th\, 2016 – Nottawasaga Inn\, Alliston\, ON\nRegister Now! \nGuest Room InformationRoom rate $149 + taxesPlease call 1-800-669-5501 or 705-435-5501\, or fill out the attached Reservation Form and email or scan it to the Nottawasaga Inn to book your guest room.  Please note\, this is to book your guest room only\, you must also register through OMHRA’s online regitration link to register your attendance at the conference. \nOfficial Agenda to follow \nBreif timeline of events at the Fall Conference:Wedneday afternoon – optional golf fun tournamentWednesday evening –  dinner and hospitality suiteThursday – educational sessions\, banquet\, and hospitality suiteFriday – morning educational sessions\, finishes at noon
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/ontario-municipal-human-resources-association-omhra-fall-conference
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160915
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160616T111226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160616T111226Z
UID:4879-1473552000-1473897599@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario Municipal Tax & Revenue Association (OMTRA) Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the 2016 OMTRA Fall Conference is once again being held at the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa and reservations are now being accepted. \nTo make your reservations\, please use the following link: \nhttps://resweb.passkey.com/go/OMTRA16 \nBook your room early to avoid disappointment!
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/ontario-municipal-tax-revenue-association-omtra-fall-conference
LOCATION:JW Marriott Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa\, 1050 Paignton House Road\, Minett\, Ontario\, P0B 1G0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160907T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160907T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160830T125210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T125210Z
UID:5736-1473250500-1473252300@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Public Sector Digest's Lunch & Learn Webinar Series - Municipal Website Design
DESCRIPTION:Municipal Website Design Webinar – Capture Your Community on the Web \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/public-sector-digests-lunch-learn-webinar-series-municipal-website-design
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160818
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160426T172909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160429T152644Z
UID:2562-1471132800-1471478399@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:2016 AMO AGM and Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:2016 AMO AGM and Annual Conference \nAMO: Bridging the Gap
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/2016-amo-agm-and-annual-conference
LOCATION:Caesars Windsor\, 377 Riverside Dr E\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A 7H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160722
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160718T225118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160718T225118Z
UID:5048-1469059200-1469145599@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:MFOA - Assessment & Property Tax Training Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Assessment and Property Tax – Changing Landscape” 3-Part Webinar Series This intensive 3-part webinar series will comprehensively review current reforms to Ontario’s assessment and property tax regime. The curriculum will extend to include: changes to the property assessment and appeal process\, advance disclosure protocol and the pending reassessment\, reporting on and managing assessment at risk\, strategic assessment base management\, and responsive tax policy development and implementation. Participants will benefit from the “best practice” approach that will be taken to these subject matters allowing for more effective and efficient municipal involvement in various aspects of the assessment and property tax functions.  \nREGISTER for Assessment and Property Tax – Changing Landscape 3-part Webinar – July 21\, July 27\, Aug 10 \nThese webinars are fast approaching\, so register today. If you can not attend a webinar\, we will forward you a taped copy to view at a later date that’s convenience for you. If you have any questions\, please feel free to contact me.  \n  \nMany thanks\, \nKrista \nKrista Klesch \nManager of Training and Education
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/mfoa-assessment-property-tax-training-webinars
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160703
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160630T151721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160714T103144Z
UID:4932-1467417600-1467503999@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:AMCTO's Municipal Administration Program - Registration for Fall Term Opens
DESCRIPTION:Municipal Administration Program (MAP) (Re-developed as of July 1\, 2015) \nRegistration is open from July 2nd to Aug. 12th for the Fall Term that will run from September to December 2016 – see Assignment Schedule. Spaces are guaranteed for anyone who registers on or before August 12th. Once your registration is processed\, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 – 48 hours that will include the link to materials and details for your specific course. MAP is one component of AMCTO’s Diploma in Municipal Administration (DMA). MAP is also one pre-requisite for applying for AMCTO’s Accreditation Programs (CMO or AMP). It is recommended that the MAP Units are completed in order from 1 to 4 and taken one at-a-time.              \nMAP was re-developed for implementation of the new curriculum during the Fall 2015 Term. Moving forward\, the Certificate of Completion will be awarded once you have successfully completed all four units of MAP within a three-year timeline. However\, anyone who completed the four units prior to July 1\, 2015 and within the three-year timeline\, was required to successfully write the Comprehensive Exam to receive the Certificate of Completion. \nThe FINAL MAP Comprehensive Exam dates were offered during the Winter 2016 Term. Any questions\, please contact Rosita Bourke rbourke@amcto.com or 905-602-4294 ext. 225. Following the re-development of MAP\, the AMCTO Board of Directors has approved the granting of exemptions for Units of MAP to graduates of relevant courses of study from accredited Canadian Universities – MAP Equivalency Assessment Application form. \n 
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/amctos-municipal-administration-program-registration-for-fall-term-opens
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160615T231904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160615T231904Z
UID:4877-1466758800-1466784000@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) 1 Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:OMHRA’s one day workshop will focus on Bill 163\, Supporting Ontario’s First Responders Act (PTSD)\, 2016 and its implications for municipalities across Ontario.  This new legislation will amend the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and the Ministry of Labour Act to make PTSD presumptive for first responders.  \n  \nThis session will address: \n\nDeveloping a PTSD Prevention Plan and Program\nClaims management and return to work\nFinancial implications\n\n  Presenters for this one day workshop will include: \n\nJoseph Cohen-Lyons\, a labour and employment lawyer from Hicks Morley\, will provide the legal perspective on Bill 163.\nDawn Yearwood\, Vice President of Operations\, and Susan Brown\, Vice President of Business Development from Acclaim Ability Management will be sharing best practices and practical hands-on solutions for prevention\, claims management and return to work.\nMonica A. Szabo\, Executive Director\, Government\, Municipal\, and Public Safety\, and Kim Slade\, Director of Research and Product Development\, Public Services Health and Safety Association will provide information on the online resources toolkit to assist employers.\nSal Cavaricci\, Director\, Serious Injury Program\, WSIB\,will speak on the financial impact of Bill 163 on municipal employers.\n\nREGISTER TODAY!  \nHoliday Inn Burlington Hotel & Conference Centre \n3063 South Service Road\, Burlington\, ON \nCost: $199 + HST for members and non-members \n 
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/ontario-municipal-human-resources-association-omhra-1-day-workshop
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Centre\, 3063 South Service Road\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7N 3E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160622T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160525T110850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160525T110850Z
UID:4753-1466584200-1466611200@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Internal Controls to Help Manage Risk - An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:The objectives of this workshop are to guide attendees through the many internal controls required and risks associated with the disbursement process. This workshop will introduce the fundamentals of internal controls and its critical importance in achieving the organizations objectives. Benefits of Attending: Participants will discuss and gain an understanding of the following: \n\nOverview of Internal Control\n\nFramework & Definition\nConcepts\, Components & Principles\n\n\nPayment Fraud Mitigation\nPurchase to Pay Process\n\nKey Risks / Policies & Prodecures / Best Practices\n\n\nAutomation Opportunities\n\n NEW Live Streaming: LIMITED VIRTUAL SEATS AVAILABLE! Interested in attending\, but the cost of travelling to Brampton is cost prohibitive? We will be offering the complete Wednesday\, June 22nd workshop LIVE and on-line for the more remote municipalities! \nREGISTER for June 22 Brampton Workshop \nREGISTER for June 22 Live Streaming Workshop \n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/internal-controls-to-help-manage-risk-an-introduction
LOCATION:Courtyard By Marriott Brampton\, 90 Biscayne Crescent\, Brampton\, Ontario\, L6W 4S1\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160616
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160426T174437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160429T152649Z
UID:2570-1465689600-1466035199@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:2016 AMCTO Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Seeing the Big Picture \nAMCTO’s 78th Annual General Meeting & Professional Development Institute
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/2016-amcto-annual-conference
LOCATION:Sheraton on the Falls Hotel\, 5875 Falls Ave\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, L2G 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160514
DTSTAMP:20260403T140612
CREATED:20160425T080737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T082105Z
UID:2536-1462924800-1463183999@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:2016 Spring CAO Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Each year OMAA holds a Workshop for CAOs in the Spring. \nTheme: “Experience Meets Expectations”
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/2016-spring-cao-workshop
LOCATION:Nottawasaga Inn\, Alliston\, 6015 Highway 89\, Alliston\, ON\, L9R 1A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAO Workshops
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