Events under 'Workshops'

Public Engagement Guidebook (PEG) Training: This training introduces participants to the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism's Public Engagement Guidebook and provides practical guidance on planning and delivering engagement through an equity and anti-racism lens. Participants learn how to design inclusive, accessible, and meaningful engagement processes that ensure underrepresented and underserved communities can help inform the policies, legislation, programs, and services that impact them.

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Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Truro
Format: In person

Additional information and registration:
Financial Management for Elected Officials

Financial Management for Elected Officials is a practical, skills-based workshop designed to strengthen the financial knowledge and decision-making skills of municipal councillors, mayors and wardens.

Participants will explore:

• The legislative framework and governance responsibilities associated with municipal financial management;
• The relationship between municipal strategic plans and budget priorities;
• How municipalities identify and select budget priorities;
• The operating and capital budgeting processes;
• The financial information needed to make informed tax rate, service and financial decisions;
• How to interpret municipal financial statements and reports;
• Budget monitoring and variance analysis;
• The importance of financial controls, bylaws and policies; and
• Communicating municipal financial information to the public.

The workshop is suitable for elected officials serving their first term or their tenth. No formal background in municipal finance is required.

The day will combine instruction with practical examples, municipal case studies and facilitated group discussions. Participants will receive an electronic workbook and a certificate of completion. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

The workshop will be facilitated by:

• Aundrea Currie, Finance Manager, Town of Truro
• Greg Herrett,  CAO, Municipality of the County of Cumberland

Registration fees:

• Early-bird registration: $300 + HST through Wednesday, October 7
• Regular registration: $375 + HST beginning Thursday, October 8

Additional information and registration:
Financial Management for Elected Officials

Part 1: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Part 2: Thursday, October 29, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day
Virtual | Microsoft Teams

REGISTER FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT I

Build your confidence in interpreting financial information and using it to support municipal planning and decision-making. This practical course examines:

• The legislative and accounting framework for municipal finance
• Fund accounting and the municipal financial cycle
• Municipal financial statements
• Variance analysis and performance indicators
• Long-term financial planning
• Operating and capital budgets
• Year-end financial reporting

The course includes two facilitated virtual sessions, municipal examples, group activities, independent learning and an electronic participant workbook. Participants must complete both parts to receive a certificate of completion.

Facilitators: Aundrea Currie, Finance Manager, Town of Truro and Greg Herrett, CPA, CA, Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of the County of Cumberland

Early-bird rates until October 22

• AMANS member: $275 plus HST
• Non-member: $300 plus HST

Regular rates beginning October 23

• AMANS member: $300 plus HST
• Non-member: $375 plus HST

REGISTER FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT I

Complete Both Financial Management Modules and Save

Register for Financial Management I and II together by October 22 and receive a 10% discount:

• AMANS member bundle: $495 plus HST — save $55
• Non-member bundle: $540 plus HST — save $60

Participants who successfully complete both modules are eligible to receive advanced standing in Dalhousie University’s Certificate in Local Government Finance. Together, the two AMANS modules are recognized as equivalent to OLCD-LGOV0037 Municipal Finance, one of the certificate’s three required courses.

REGISTER FOR THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BUNDLE

Part 1: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Part 2: Thursday, October 29, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day
Virtual | Microsoft Teams

REGISTER FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT I

Build your confidence in interpreting financial information and using it to support municipal planning and decision-making. This practical course examines:

• The legislative and accounting framework for municipal finance
• Fund accounting and the municipal financial cycle
• Municipal financial statements
• Variance analysis and performance indicators
• Long-term financial planning
• Operating and capital budgets
• Year-end financial reporting

The course includes two facilitated virtual sessions, municipal examples, group activities, independent learning and an electronic participant workbook. Participants must complete both parts to receive a certificate of completion.

Facilitators: Aundrea Currie, Finance Manager, Town of Truro and Greg Herrett, CPA, CA, Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of the County of Cumberland

Early-bird rates until October 22

• AMANS member: $275 plus HST
• Non-member: $300 plus HST

Regular rates beginning October 23

• AMANS member: $300 plus HST
• Non-member: $375 plus HST

REGISTER FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT I

Complete Both Financial Management Modules and Save

Register for Financial Management I and II together by October 22 and receive a 10% discount:

• AMANS member bundle: $495 plus HST — save $55
• Non-member bundle: $540 plus HST — save $60

Participants who successfully complete both modules are eligible to receive advanced standing in Dalhousie University’s Certificate in Local Government Finance. Together, the two AMANS modules are recognized as equivalent to OLCD-LGOV0037 Municipal Finance, one of the certificate’s three required courses.

REGISTER FOR THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BUNDLE

Thursday, November 5, 2026
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Virtual | Microsoft Teams

REGISTER FOR MUNICIPAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Effective records management supports accountable, efficient and legally compliant municipal operations. Designed for municipal employees who are new to records management or would benefit from a refresher, this introductory session will explore:

• The records management life cycle
• Municipal responsibilities for managing records
• Legal and legislative requirements
• Risks and liabilities for municipalities
• Policies and bylaws supporting effective records management
• Managing electronic records in an increasingly digital environment

Facilitator: Amanda Hatfield, Information Management Coordinator, Municipality of the District of East Hants

Early-bird rates until October 22

• AMANS member: $130 plus HST
• Non-member: $160 plus HST

Regular rates beginning October 23

• AMANS member: $160 plus HST
• Non-member: $190 plus HST

REGISTER FOR MUNICIPAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Part 1: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Part 2: Thursday, November 12, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day
Virtual | Microsoft Teams

 REGISTER FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT II

Strengthen your organization’s internal controls, administrative policies and financial decision-making processes. Participants will explore:

• Financial, operational, regulatory and reputational risk
• Preventative and detective controls
• Separation of duties and safeguarding municipal assets
• Policies, procedures and process mapping
• Procurement and contract management
• Tax collection and tax sale procedures
• Communicating financial information to Council
• Negotiation strategies and BATNA

Facilitators: Aundrea Currie, Finance Manager, Town of Truro and Greg Herrett, CPA, CA, Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of the County of Cumberland

Early-bird rates until October 29

• AMANS member: $275 plus HST
• Non-member: $300 plus HST

Regular rates beginning October 30

• AMANS member: $300 plus HST
• Non-member: $375 plus HST

REGISTER FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT II

Complete Both Financial Management Modules and Save

Register for Financial Management I and II together by October 22 and receive a 10% discount:

• AMANS member bundle: $495 plus HST — save $55
• Non-member bundle: $540 plus HST — save $60

Participants who successfully complete both modules are eligible to receive advanced standing in Dalhousie University’s Certificate in Local Government Finance. Together, the two AMANS modules are recognized as equivalent to OLCD-LGOV0037 Municipal Finance, one of the certificate’s three required courses.

REGISTER FOR THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BUNDLE

Part 1: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Part 2: Thursday, November 12, 2026
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. each day
Virtual | Microsoft Teams

REGISTER FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT II

Strengthen your organization’s internal controls, administrative policies and financial decision-making processes. Participants will explore:

• Financial, operational, regulatory and reputational risk
• Preventative and detective controls
• Separation of duties and safeguarding municipal assets
• Policies, procedures and process mapping
• Procurement and contract management
• Tax collection and tax sale procedures
• Communicating financial information to Council
• Negotiation strategies and BATNA

Facilitators: Aundrea Currie, Finance Manager, Town of Truro and Greg Herrett, CPA, CA, Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of the County of Cumberland

Early-bird rates until October 29

• AMANS member: $275 plus HST
• Non-member: $300 plus HST

Regular rates beginning October 30

• AMANS member: $300 plus HST
• Non-member: $375 plus HST

REGISTER FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT II

Complete Both Financial Management Modules and Save

Register for Financial Management I and II together by October 22 and receive a 10% discount:

• AMANS member bundle: $495 plus HST — save $55
• Non-member bundle: $540 plus HST — save $60

Participants who successfully complete both modules are eligible to receive advanced standing in Dalhousie University’s Certificate in Local Government Finance. Together, the two AMANS modules are recognized as equivalent to OLCD-LGOV0037 Municipal Finance, one of the certificate’s three required courses.

REGISTER FOR THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BUNDLE