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