Manitoba Municipal Administrators

INNOVATIVE LAGOON SLUDGE MANAGEMENT & DRONE APPLICATIONS for MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Lunch & Learn Webinar
2025-12-17 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Winnipeg)
Brief Description of Webinar

Join Clean Water Pro for a results-driven session focused on sustainable lagoon sludge management and the evolving role of drones in municipal services. We’ll share field-tested, science-backed strategies that have saved municipalities hundreds of thousands of dollars through non-invasive sludge reduction techniques. The session also highlights how public works departments can leverage drones for wildfire monitoring, search and rescue operations, land drainage assessments, and infrastructure mapping. This practical webinar is ideal for CAOs, engineers, public works teams, and emergency planners seeking efficient, cost-effective tools to enhance municipal operations. Public Works teams in particular will benefit from practical, on-the-ground strategies that improve maintenance planning, streamline inspections, and enhance operational efficiency across multiple service areas.

Learning Objectives

By attending this webinar, participants will:

Gain actionable insights into regulatory-compliant, tech-forward strategies that improve operational efficiency and emergency preparedness.

Understand cost-saving lagoon sludge reduction techniques supported by scientific case studies.

Learn about lagoon decommissioning and maintenance options that extend infrastructure life.

Discover how drones are being used in municipal settings for wildfire response, search and rescue support, drainage mapping, and inspection work.

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MMA Members will receive 2 PD credits for attending this session.

Framework Alignment:

This session supports the SERVICE DELIVERY pillar of the MMA Competency Framework by deepening competencies in Operational Knowledge, Operational Planning, and Technology Integration. Participants gain practical insights into lagoon sludge management, decommissioning considerations, and the use of drones for inspections, mapping, and emergency response. By connecting these practices to long-term operational planning and regulatory responsibilities, the session equips municipal leaders with the tools to improve efficiency, enhance service reliability, and adopt innovative, evidence-based approaches that strengthen overall municipal operations.

NAVIGATING YOUR FINANCIAL PLAN - Selkirk
2026-01-23 09:00 - 16:30
Location: Canalta Inn – Selkirk

Please contact hotel directly for guest room bookings – 1-204-482-7474

MSOs Randi Salamanowicz, Delores Macksymchuk , Ann Ransom and Tanis Wyant will provide step-by-step instructions on how to complete the Financial Plan template with a focus on:

Interim Budget Requirements

Expenditure and Revenue

Transfers and compliance with Regulation 49/97

Calculation of tax levies (mill rates)

Utility operating fund budget template

Deficit approval and recovery process

Process to adopt and file the Financial Plan (May 15th submission deadline)

Council review and approval, public notice, public hearing

Process to adopt and file the Property Tax By-law (June 15th submission deadline)

Members will receive 12 PD points for attending this session

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Competency Alignment :This session supports the PROCESS pillar of the MMA Competency Framework by strengthening competencies in Financial Management and Strategic Management Leadership. It helps participants deepen their understanding of municipal financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and aligning financial decisions with strategic priorities. By exploring tools and practices that connect financial health to long-term sustainability, the session enhances administrators’ ability to interpret, communicate, and manage financial information to support transparent, accountable, and data-informed municipal decision-making.

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION BOOT CAMP 1.0
2026-01-28 13:00 - 2026-01-30 15:00
TUNDRA OIL and GAS PLACE – Virden, MB

While this professional development and continuing learning opportunity will appeal to all CAO’s, Assistant CAO’s and Finance Officers, it will be of most benefit to those who are new to municipal government and those who wish to develop professionally and progress to new levels of responsibilities.

The boot camp is space limited to a maximum of 30 per boot camp. The sessions will be interactive and intensive offering administrators an opportunity to keep current with best practices in both finance and administration.

The small class size will allow more in-depth discussion and hands on learning – Maximum 30 participants

Topics will include:·

Successful budgeting & strategies for setting mill rates

Financial accounting processes and PSAB Financial reporting

Administration best practices including bylaws and policies

FULL AGENDA WILL BE POSTED

JANUARY 28 – 30, 2026

Tundra Oil and Gas Place – Virden, MB

PLEASE CONTACT HOTELS IN THE AREA TO BOOK A ROOM:

COMFORT INN & SUITES – 204-707-6020

JAYS INN & SUITES – 204-748-2223

We do not have a block at the hotels in the area.

Meals included:

– Dinner @ 5:30

– Breakfast @ 8:30, Lunch @ 12:15. Dinner @5:30

– Breakfast @ 8:30, Lunch @ 12:15

Member Registration – $850.00

Non-Member Registration – $1050.00

ACCESS TO INFORMATION: Duty to Assist and Disregarding Requests Under FIPPA - WEBINAR
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:45
Access to Information: Understanding the Duty to Assist and Disregarding Requests Under FIPPA

This webinar will discuss two aspects of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) that are important to know and understand when responding to access to information requests. Jennifer Kenler, investigator with the Manitoba Ombudsman, will share best practices to fulfill the duty to assist a person making a request, as well as what needs to be considered and demonstrated before a request can be disregarded under section 13 of FIPPA.

What You’ll Learn:

Best practices to fulfill the duty to assist and respond without delay, openly, accurately and completely

The importance of demonstrating and documenting your duty to assist

Considerations and requirements for disregarding a request

This webinar is ideal for municipal officials, public sector employees, and privacy officers who handle access to information requests and are responsible for compliance with FIPPA.

MMA Members will receive 3 PD Credits for attending this session

Framework Alignment:

This session supports the PURPOSE pillar of the MMA Competency Framework by strengthening competencies in Municipal Governance and Service Delivery, particularly in relation to implementing legislation and meeting statutory requirements. It helps participants understand their obligations under access and privacy legislation, including the duty to assist applicants and the circumstances under which a request may be disregarded. By improving understanding of legislative requirements, procedural fairness, and documentation practices, the session supports administrators in applying legal obligations consistently and transparently. This strengthens participants’ ability to navigate the legislative environment, respond appropriately to access requests, and maintain accountability and public trust in municipal administration.

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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION BOOT CAMP 2.0
2026-04-16 09:00 - 2026-04-17 12:00 | Lakeview Gimli Resort, 10 Centre Street, Gimli, R0C 1B1, Canada
This professional development and continuing learning opportunity will appeal to Chief Administrative Officers (CAO’s) ready for the NEXT LEVEL of bootcamp. It focuses on the strategic elements regarding administration, leadership and finance.

The boot camp space is limited to a maximum of 30 registrants for interaction and networking purposes. Additional offerings may be possible based on demand.

Session length will be 1.5 days with a fun evening of municipal story time around the “campfire”. The daytime sessions will be made up of high-level presentation and group discussions. It is understood that the depot of quality & experience from the participants is invaluable, and the majority of the learning will come from sharing circles.

Topics will include:

The Financial Lens

The Better Budget

Smart Moves

Administrative Case Studies

Political Acumen its value and application

Leadership & Ethics

The Financial Lens

Keeping Council on course with their mission is one of the most important responsibilities of the CAO. The majority of their goals involve money. This session aims to explain how finance, financial goals, and financial performance play an integral role in the strategic planning and decision-making process, particularly in the implementation and monitoring stages.

The Better Budget

Find out how you can add excitement and efficiency to the budget process and deliberations.

Smart Moves

Like going to the candy store, this session will be about some treats that can wow your council, staff and/or community.

Administrative Case Studies

The group will review a series of real-world examples of administrative and policy “less than best practices”. Through the session participants will develop, discuss and determine alternative courses of action and protentional pre-exemptive interventions to avoid the issues in the first place.

Political Acumen – its Value and Application

Understanding the political environment that one faces in their work place is very important. Being able to manage the politics of a situation is not only important to CAO’s, but it can be the difference between career success and failure.

Leadership and Ethics

All leaders face difficult decisions daily that will create ethical dilemma

Members will receive 20 PD points for attending this session.

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2026 MMA LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
2026-05-01 09:00 - 16:30 | Victoria Inn, Brandon, MB, 3550 Victoria Ave, Brandon, R7B 2R4
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026

Location: Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, Brandon

Municipal leaders are navigating an increasingly complex and fast-changing environment. Expectations are rising, public discourse is shifting, and the uncertainty that accompanies a municipal election cycle adds another layer of challenge.

For guest room reservations please call 204-725-1532 and provide the Group Name MMAA Leadership Summit 2026.

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Payroll Level 1 and 2
2026-08-20 09:00 - 2026-08-21 16:00
Location: Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave, in Brandon

Please contact hotel directly for guest room bookings – 1-204-725-1532

The workshops combine over 35 years of payroll and executive leadership experience with engaging, adult education techniques, providing participants with practical knowledge they can immediately apply in their municipal workplaces.Municipal payroll professionals must balance legislative compliance, financial accuracy,employee service, and changing payroll requirements. This workshop has been designedspecifically to strengthen technical competency while increasing participant confidence throughpractical exercises and real-world municipal examples.Workshop OverviewDay One focuses on payroll foundations including payroll administration, documentation, TD1forms, SIN requirements, earnings calculations, benefits, deductions, and payroll fundamentals.Day Two builds upon those foundations with advanced payroll processing, employment standards,remittances, year-end reporting, Records of Employment, terminations, CPP2, and practicalmunicipal scenarios.

Lead FacilitatorDavid McInnes is the Co-Founder of RareLeadership and brings more than 35 years of progressiveexperience in payroll administration, financial management, organizational leadership, adulteducation, and executive consulting.Throughout his career—including serving as a C-Level executive—David has processed payroll,overseen payroll departments, led organizational operations, developed policies and governanceframeworks, and advised organizations on leadership, governance, and operational excellence. Hisexperience spans the municipal, public, private, and non-profit sectors.David’s facilitation style is conversational, interactive, and application-focused. He believesleadership is relational, accountable, responsible, and empowering.

This session will focus on the PROCESS aspect of municipal Administration and the key COMPETENCY of FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT and SUB COMPETENCY of INTERNAL CONTROL.

2026 MMA Conference, AGM & District Meetings
2026-09-13 12:00 - 2026-09-16 12:00
Success doesn’t happen by chance, it’s built through intention, learning, and the right supports.

This September, the MMA Annual Conference brings members together around this year’s theme: Success by Design, a conference thoughtfully developed to offer relevant and meaningful learning opportunities across roles and experience levels.

We’ll kick things off with our opening golf tournament at River Oaks Golf Course, a great opportunity to connect with colleagues in a relaxed setting before the conference officially begins.

Whether you’re new to municipal administration, growing in your role, or leading your organization, this year’s program is designed to meet you where you are.

🔹 Big-picture sessions to inspire and challenge🔹 Practical, hands-on breakouts you can apply immediately🔹 Streams tailored to different experience levels and functions🔹 Opportunities to learn from and connect with peers across Manitoba

From strategy and governance to communication, operations, and personal effectiveness, the conference is designed to help you build success in a way that works for you and your community.

Because success looks different for everyone, and this conference is designed with that in mind.

See the DRAFT AGENDA HERE

September 13 – 16, 2026

Delta Hotel, 350 St. Mary Ave, Winnipeg

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2026 MMA Golf Tournament
2026-09-13 13:00 - 16:00
Join us for our Conference Kick-off Golf Tournament!

Join us for an afternoon of golf, networking, and fun at River Oaks Golf Course as we kick off the 2026 MMA Annual Conference!

Whether you’re an experienced golfer or just looking to enjoy a relaxed afternoon with colleagues, this 9-hole tournament is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members before conference activities begin.

LocationRiver Oaks Golf Course

Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026

Schedule

12:15 p.m. – Bus departs from the Delta Hotels Winnipeg

1:00 p.m. – Shotgun start (9-hole tournament)

4:00–5:30 p.m. – Post-round meal and prizes

Approximately 6:00 p.m. – Return to the Delta Hotels Winnipeg

Registration includes:

Transportation to and from the golf course

9 holes of golf

Power cart

Dinner

Prize opportunities

Clubs are welcome on the bus. If you require rental clubs, please contact the Golf Course directly (204-261-4653)

Space is limited, so be sure to register early!
