As a Town Manager, you are likely familiar with the challenges that arise when having to duplicate data entry across multiple, unconnected systems. Having to repeatedly input information about citizen issues, as one example, into different platforms not only takes …

When candidates run for municipal Council, they do so not only because they have a passion for helping their communities, but they also often have ideas and goals for the community.    From my experience, the most successful municipalities are …

So, our first piece of advice is to start thinking about it now. And yes, you can ease into the future; it does not have to happen tomorrow. When organizations are planning out their new, or enhanced physical security needs …

Increasing efficiency can often be a challenging task and can come at a cost. Whether it be increased monetary costs to implement a new process in your workplace, or increased labour costs to train and bring on new staff, efficiency …

CAMA’s “Making Life Happen” program was created in partnership, with a mandate of raising awareness of local government with a specific focus encouraging younger Canadians to consider a municipal career. The next time you or your staff are asked to …

The naysayers can deny it all they like, but remote work is the future and now it’s here to stay. The shift towards remote work had already been ongoing before 2020, but the pandemic accelerated that trend to the point …

  Many public sector entities process FOI requests using generic applications such as Microsoft Excel.  In this article, Vayle guest blogger Else Khoury discusses how workflow automation software can streamline FOI processing and mitigate compliance risks.  In an election year, …

Council changeover happens any time there is an election or by-election. Municipal elections in Canada fall within the jurisdiction of the various Provinces and Territories. With municipal elections mostly occurring every four years, the probability of change is high. Even …

Ottawa, Canada’s capital and fourth largest city, is home to more than 1 million people and houses some of Canada’s most famous tourist attractions. It is the role of the City of Ottawa to “provide day-to-day services that enhance citizen’s …

When a municipal Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) experiences the turmoil and emotions that immediately follows a transition, it is often difficult to think about the resources needed and/or where to find them quickly.  The Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) …