Introduction

What
 

A non-profit association established by Ontario’s local governments, associations and

with the support of the provincial government in 1979.

Why
 

Enhancing management skills through accreditation, education and training to strengthen

the quality of local government administration.

How
 

1. Accreditation

●  Career Development and recognition program leading to one of four levels, of the legally
      recognized Certified Municipal Manager (CMM) designation.

●  23 profession-specific CMM enhancements offered in partnership with the following
      professional local government associations.

                         
               

1. Seminar Programs

●  In-House > 100 practical, skill-building topics

●  Open Series > Regionally, at a cost/person

●  Survival Skills >  Issue based sessions

●  Association Workshops > Keynote, half or full day

1. Publications

●  You & Your Local Government, 4th Edition (handbook)

●  Councillor Development Resource Manual, 5th edition

Who
 

●  > 350 member local governments participate in training and accreditation programs at a
     corporate level including cities, regions, towns, conservation authorities, DSSAB’s and  
    municipalities.

●  2,000 local government administrators hold one of four levels, of the CMM and its
     “enhancement”.

●  All levels of staff, from front-line to senior managers are represented and drawn from 30
     professions throughout the local government sector.