(This program consists of 5 key modules imperative to administrators entering the Municipal Sector. Scroll below to see descriptions of the CORE Modules)
CURRENT OFFERINGS
PMA will be offering all five CORE modules virtually in Spring 2024. The dates are as follows:
MODULE 1 – Roles/ Responsibilities/Relationships – March 4th MODULE 2 – Municipal Office Administration – March 6th MODULE 3 – Cash Handling/Budgeting/Financial Evaluations – March 8th MODULE 4 – Municipal Accounting – March 11th MODULE 5 – Municipal Planning – March 13th
This program consists of 5 key modules imperative to administrators entering the Municipal Sector. Courses include:
Council/staff relationships
Roles of staff and council
Sources of conflict
Conflict resolution
Dealing with difficult people
Rules of procedure
Human resource management
Dealing with media
Elections
Minute taking
Records management
ATIPPA
Meeting procedures
Completing /submitting forms and applications
Cash Handling/Budgeting/Financial Evaluations
Cash handling fundamental principles
Council & staff financial responsibilities
Risks to council
Preparing annual budget
Understanding financial evaluations and submission process
Municipal Accounting
Developing financial reports
Fundamental accounting principles
Interpreting audited statements
Municipal Planning
Developing policies
Developing regulations
Land use planning
Strategic planning
Municipal orders
Developing town plans
ADVANCED Certificate Program
The Advanced Certificate Program serves to build on the knowledge gained after completion of the five CORE Training modules. These modules include small group work on case studies which is required to be completed in advance and to be presented during the training session. You will also cover theories, knowledge, policy, procedures, etc on the topics covered in the outline to reinforce the appropriate roles and responsibilities of a Municipal Administrator in the covered subject matters.
CURRENT OFFERINGS – ADVANCED MODULES
There are no current offerings available for PMA’s Advanced Modules.
PMA’s most recent offering for all 3 modules took place in-person in Fall 2023. Please check back for potential new offerings in Spring 2024.
Develop Case Study of the roles and responsibilities of a Municipal Administrator pertaining to Municipal Law covering:
Municipalities Act and other pertinent legislation
Bylaws/regulations
Orders and procedures
Access to Information and Protection of Privacy (ATIPP) Act
Public Tender
Conflict of Interest
Policies
Develop Case Study of the roles and responsibilities of a Municipal Administrator pertaining to Municipal Finance covering:
Recordkeeping
Financial Reports
Financial Statements (yearend)
Revenue Sources
Cash handling procedures
Tax Collections/Auctions
Develop Case Study of the roles and responsibilities of a Municipal Administrator pertaining to Municipal Budgeting covering:
Process/preparation
Impact of Strategic Plan (Council priorities)
Capital budget process (impact on operating budget)
