Resources

2022 Leadership Forum Resources
2021 Leadership Forum Resources
2020 Leadership Forum Resources
2019 Elected Officials Seminar Series Materials
2018 Local Government Fact Sheets – UBCM
2018 Leadership Forum Resources & Audio Files
2017 Leadership Forum Resources & Audio Files
2016 Leadership Forum Resources & Audio Files
2015 Elected Officials Seminar Series Materials & Audio Files
Local Government in BC: A Community Effort – UBCM
Local Government in BC (4th ed.) – Bish & Clemens
Canadian Local Government: An Urban Perspective – Sancton
Local Government in Canada – Tindal, Tindal, Stewart & Smith
Excellence in Local Government: Organizations Supporting Vibrant Communities in BC – Various (2018)

A Strategic Framework for Public Engagement – Civic Engage, SFU Centre for Dialogue (2016)
6 Questions to Shape Your Public Engagement Plan – Civic Engage, SFU Centre for Dialogue (December 2016 Webinar)
From Controversy to Collaboration: Working through Conflict in Public Engagement – Civic Engage, SFU Centre for Dialogue (May 2016 Webinar)
Beyond “the Usual Suspects” – How to Reach Diverse Audiences in Public Engagement – Civic Engage, SFU Centre for Dialogue (March 2016 Webinar)
Community Engagement Workshop: Four Things Your CAO Needs from You Before Engaging the Public – SFU Centre for Dialogue (2016 Forum)
Decision Making 2.0: Improving Outcomes with Citizen Engagement – Jan Enns (2015 EOS)
- Planning for Successful Citizen Engagement in 10 Easy Steps
- Improving Outcomes with Citizen Engagement Worksheet
Community Outreach – Dr. Greg Halseth, UNBC (2014 Forum)
Enhancing Citizen Awareness & Engagement through Social Media – Jan Enns (2013 Forum)

Making the Media Work for You – Chris Olsen (2019 EOS)
Transforming Conflict to Collaboration Handout – Carol Ann Fried (2017 Forum)
Communication Styles for Constructive & Effective Communication – Kent Highnam, JIBC (2017 Forum – Joint LGMA/LGLA Session)
- ADEAR Worksheet
- Scenario Worksheet
Graphic Recording – Sam Bradd, Drawing Change
Conflict Engagement & Communication Skills & Tools Workshop – Michael Shoop & Gerrie Waugh (2016 Forum)
CIVILITAS: Respectful Leadership – Your Personality Impact on Others – Gordon McIntosh (2016 Forum)
On the Same Page: Creating Clear, Consistent & Effective Messaging – Jan Enns (2015 EOS)

New Economic Development Opportunities & Alternative Revenue Sources – Don Lidstone, Lidstone & Company Local Government Lawyers (2018 Forum)
Port Moody Brewer’s Row Presentation and Ale Trail Video – Mayor Mike Clay, City of Port Moody (2018 Forum)
Metal Tech Alley Presentation – Terry Van Horn, Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (2018 Forum)
Nelson Economic Development Initiatives Presentation – Kevin Cormack, CAO, City of Nelson (2018 Forum)
School District 91 Economic Development Initiatives Presentation – Sagar Saxena, SD91 (2018 Leadership Forum)
Economic Development Webinar Series – Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & Skills Training in Partnership with LGLA (March 2017)
- Economic Development 101
- Smart Economic Development with the Strategic Planning & Performance Measurement Toolkits
- Aboriginal & Local Government Collaboration on Economic Development: A Dialogue of Understanding
Business Attraction Toolkit for BC Communities – Economic Development Division, Province of BC
Performance Measurement Toolkit – Economic Development Division, Province of BC
Economic Development Webinars – Economic Development Division, Province of BC
Resource Communities in a Globalizing Region – Paul Bowles & Gary Wilson (2016 University of BC Press)

Introduction to Planning – Michael Epp (2019 EOS)
Introduction to Planning – Lindsay Chase (2015 EOS)
Introduction to Planning: Regional Districts – Linda Adams (2015 EOS)
- Planning Acronyms
Introduction to Planning – Ron Mattiussi (2015 EOS)
Introduction to Planning – Finlay Sinclair (2015 EOS)
Planning Information Session – Ken Cameron & Richard White (2014 Forum)

Dynamics & Decision Making – Tracey Lorenson (2019 EOS)
The Right Decision: Evidence-based Decision Making for Local Government Professionals – Paul Maxim, et al (2015 City of Surrey)
Decision Making, Priority Setting & Thinking Strategically – Gordon McIntosh (2015 EOS)

Local Emergency Orientation: What You Need to Know (2019 EOS)

Foundational Principles of Responsible Conduct for BC’s Local Government, UBCM, LGMA, Province of BC, 2018
Responsible Conduct of Local Government Elected Officials, Working Group on Responsible Conduct Policy Paper, 2018
Responsible Conduct of Local Government Elected Officials – UBCM, LGMA, MCSCD (March 2017)
Connecting with Local Government Through Performance Audits – Gordon Ruth, AGLG (2017 Forum)
Is There a Role for an Integrity Commissioner? – Reece Harding (2016 Forum)
Bill 14: Bullying & Harassment – Harris & Co. (2016 Forum)
Ethical Issues for Elected Officials – Kathleen Higgins & Olga Rivkin, Bull Housser (2015 EOS)
2015 Legal Clinic: Council/Board Members as Individuals – Don Lidstone, Lidstone & Co. (2015 EOS)
Local Government Elected Officials Legal Clinic – Sandra Carter & Pam Jefcoat, Valkyrie Law Group (2015 EOS)
The Goldilocks Dilemma – Dr. Alberto De Feo, UNBC (2014 Forum)

Local Governments & Indigenous Communities Working Together (2019 EOS)
Heart of the Hazletons Project – Councillor Peter Newbery (2018 Forum)
Sanyas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training – Provincial Health Services Authority in BC
Reconciliation in Action: TRC 94 Calls to Action – Reconciliation Canada (2016 Forum)
A Path Forward: A Resource Guide to Support Treaty First Nation, Regional District, and Local Government Collaboration and Planning, Province of BC (2012)
Aboriginal Relations Behavioural Competencies Overview – Province of BC
Implementation Guide: Aboriginal Relations Behavioural Competencies – Province of BC
Guide to First Nations Engagement on Local Government Statutory Approvals (Interim) – Province of BC
Local Governments & First Nations Working Together – Ministry of Community, Sport & Cultural Development (2015 EOS)
Ladysmith & Stz’uminus First Nations: A Partnership Story – Councillor Steve Arnett & Councillor Terry Sampson (2015 EOS)
A New Way Forward – Reconciliation Canada (2015 EOS)
Elders Circle Video – Reconciliation Canada (2015 EOS)
The ACRD & First Nations: Building Positive Relations – Russell Dyson (2015 EOS)
Engaging Effectively: The Huu-ay-aht Experience in Regional Government – Councillor John Jack (2015 EOS)
Building Positive Relations with First Nations Neighbours: The Story of OKIB & Lake Country – Mayor James Baker, Ken McGregor, Mark Koch (2015 EOS)
A Partnership Story: Stz’uminus First Nation & the Town of Ladysmith – Councillor Rob Hutchins, (2015 EOS)
Between Communities: Building a Relationship – Mayor Rob MacDougall, Nicholette Prince (2015 EOS)
Protocol Agreement: Nak’azdli First Nation & Fort St. James (2015 EOS)
Building Relationships – Director Wendy Booth (2015 EOS)
How Can We Communicate Better? – Chief Jason Louie, Dale LeClair (2015 EOS)
Huu-ay-aht First Nations: First Nations in Regional Districts – Councillor John Jack (2014 Forum)
Chief Rob Everson, K’omoks First Nation and Chair Edwin Grieve, CVRD – (2014 Forum)
Implementation of the Maa-nulth Treaty at the ACRD – Russell Dyson – (2013 Forum)
An Orientation Manual to Support First Nations of the Maa-nulth Treaty & ACRD Regional Cooperation – (2013 Forum)
UBCM Community to Community Forum Program

Plan H – BC Healthy Communities Society

Finance 101 – Bauer, Boland, Foort, Humphrey (2019 EOS)
Why Should Local Governments Care About Global Capital Markets? – Peter Urbanc, MFABC, (2018 Forum)
Local Government Financial Management I – Douglas Holmes (2015 EOS)
Local Government Financial Management I for Regional Districts – Douglas Holmes (2015 EOS)
Local Government Financial Management II – Jerry Berry (2015 EOS)
Top 5 Financial Issues Facing BC Municipalities – Isabel Gordon (2014 Forum)
Part 1: Regional District Budget and Financial Management – Gerry Kingston & George Murray (2012 EOS)
Part 2: Regional District Budget and Financial Management – Gerry Kingston & George Murray (2012 EOS)
Part 3: Regional District Budget and Financial Management – Gerry Kingston & George Murray (2012 EOS)
Strategic Financial Planning – Nancy Gomerich (2012 EOS)

Current Legal Issues – Peter Johnson (2019 EOS)
Local Government Law 101 – Reece Harding (2019 EOS)
Preparing for the 2018 Local Government Election – Michelle Dann & Louise Sawdon (2018 Forum)
You’re Canadian. How hard can it be to say I’m sorry? – Tom Barnes & Sherman Chow, MIABC (2018 Forum)
Legalizing Cannabis: The Role of Local Governments – Bill Bulhozer, Young Anderson (2018 Forum)
BC Local Government Attitudes Towards the Legalization and Regulation of Marijuana in Canada, UBCM (May 2017)
Cannabis Legalization Primer: How Municipalities Can Get Ready, FCM (August 2017)
Policy Trumps Spin: Managing Public Expectations – Tom Barnes & Megan Chorlton, MIA (2017 Forum)
Top 10 Tips for Elected Officials for Complying with FOI and Privacy – OIPCBC (2016 Forum)
FOI & Privacy: What Every Elected Local Government Officials Needs to Know – Jay Fedorak (2016 Forum)
Bill 14: Bullying & Harassment – Harris & Co. (2016 Forum)
Loose Lips Sink Townships: Risk Management Tips for Reducing Liability for Your Communications – Tom Barnes & Megan Chorlton (2016 Forum)
Local Government Law 101 – Kathleen Higgins & Olga Rivkin, Bull Housser (2015 EOS)
Local Government Law 101 – Don Lidstone, Lidstone & Co. (2015 EOS)
Local Government Law 101 – Peter Johnson, Stewart, McDannold, Stuart (2015 EOS)
Local Government Law 101 – Pam Jefcoat & Sonia Sahota, Valkyrie Law Group (2015 EOS)
Local Government Law 101 – Sandra Carter & Pam Jefcoat, Valkyrie Law Group (2015 EOS)
Elected Officials: Game Misconduct – Reece Harding, Young Anderson (2014 Forum)
Local Government Law Blog – Bull Housser

The Local Government Management Association – Bill Flitton (2019 EOS)
Getting to Know BC Assessment – Michael Spatharakis (2019 EOS)
Three Things You Should Know about MIABC – (2019 EOS)
The Municipal Finance Authority – Peter Urbanc (2019 EOS)
Excellence in Local Government: Organizations Supporting Vibrant Communities in British Columbia – Various (2018)
BC Assessment: Past, Present & Future – Michael Spatharakis (2018 Forum)
Intergovernmental Partnership & Collaboration – Various (2015 EOS)
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Union of BC Municipalities
Association of Kootenay & Boundary Local Governments
Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities
Lower Mainland Local Government Association
North Central Local Government Association
Southern Interior Local Government Association
Local Government Management Association
CivicInfo BC
Local Government Department – MCSCD

Making the Media Work for You – Chris Olsen (2019 EOS)
Communications & the Media – Pace Group (2015 EOS)
Media Relations – Jan Enns (2012 EOS)
Communicating and the Media – Kevin Brown (2012 EOS)
Communicating and the Media – Jeremy Dunn & Laura Ballance (2012 EOS)

We’ve Got to Stop Meeting Like This – Eli Mina (2019 EOS)
Public Hearings 101 – Singh & Ackerman (2019 EOS)
Open Meetings – Linda Blackman & Charisse Giarraputo (2016 Forum)
Meeting Procedures 101 – Stephen Fleming (2015 EOS)
Meeting Procedure 101: The Rules of the Road – Chris Plagnol (2015 EOS)
Motion Sickness and How to Avoid It – Don Schaffer (2015 EOS)
Meeting Procedures 101: The Rules of the Road – Walter Babicz (2015 EOS)
Making Meetings Work: AKA The Rules of the Road – Lila Cresswell (2015 EOS)
- Making Meetings Work: Community Charter Excerpts – Lila Cresswell (2015 EOS)
- Making Meetings Work: Top Tips – Lila Cresswell (2015 EOS)

The Municipal Zone (Meeting Procedures, Conflict of Interest, Council/Staff Relations) – Kris Sillem, Sandi Dunic, David Stewart, Lyn Hawley, Marcy Lalande (2014)

Regional Districts: Federation of Members – (2019 EOS)
Regional Districts: Federations of Members – Kelly Daniels (2015 EOS)
Regional Districts: Creating Partnerships for Service – Lee-Ann Crane (2015 EOS)

Elected-Staff Relations – Linda Adams & Gord Horth (2016 Forum)
CIVILITAS: Respectful Leadership – Your Personality Impact on Others – Gordon McIntosh (2016 Forum)
Collaborative Civic Leadership Workbook – Gordon McIntosh (2015 EOS)
Collaborative Strategies Worksheet – Gordon McIntosh (2015 EOS)
Managing the Council/Board-CAO Relationship – George Cuff (2014 Forum)
CAO Performance Appraisal Template – George Cuff (2014 Forum) – George Cuff (2014 Forum)
City of Duncan Council/CAO Covenant (2014 Forum)

Boards of Education Q&A – BCSTA

Dam it! Channeling Negative Pressure into Positive Change Presentation & Handout – Janice Otremba (2018 Forum)
Self Leadership: Using Olympic Principles to Guide Your Personal Success – Jennifer Walinga (2016 Forum)
The Juggling Act: Balancing Work & Personal Life – Joyanne Landers (2016 Forum)
The Pitfalls of Political Life and How to Avoid Them – Christina Benty (2015 EOS)
Finding Your Joy Spot: The Art and Science of Happiness at Work – Carol Ann Fried (2014 Forum)
Best of Both Worlds: Achieving Work-life Balance – Joyanne Landers (2014 Forum)

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