Elected Officials Series
The Local Government Leadership Academy’s Elected Officials Series is held every four years following the local government general election to deepen elected officials’ understanding of the local government system and best practices for civic leadership.
The agenda includes presentations, keynotes, mentorship panels, and networking opportunities that build upon local and regional orientation sessions for councils and boards. Elected officials taking part in the event receive 15 credit hours towards their LGLA Leadership Certification.
December 2026-February 2027
Region | Dates | Conference Centre |
LMLGA | December 9-11, 2026 | Radisson Vancouver Airport (Richmond) |
AVICC | January 13-15, 2027 | Vancouver Island Conference Centre (Nanaimo) |
SILGA | January 20-22, 2027 | Delta Grand (Kelowna) |
NCLGA | January 27-29, 2027 | Coast Prince George |
AKBLG | February 3-5, 2027 | Kimberley Conference Centre |
Room block information to come.
Cathy Watson Memorial Award
The Cathy Watson Memorial Award sends one elected official to the Local Government Leadership Academy’s annual forum (or Elected Officials Seminar), who would otherwise not be able to attend. The bursary covers registration, accomodation and up tp $1,000 in travel expenses.