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Cochrane

Cochrane, Ab

First contact for a range of clients from private, public and not-for profit sectors who are planning special events on public land within the Town. Collaborate with internal departments (Roads, Parks, Waste and Recycling, Protective Sercives Planning, FCSS, HR and Safety Advisor) and pertinent committees on upcoming events.Frequently review and update the Festival and Event Guidelines to reflect changes to the Land Use Bylaw and Town policies. Conceptualize, plan and… Show more First contact for a range of clients from private, public and not-for profit sectors who are planning special events on public land within the Town. Collaborate with internal departments (Roads, Parks, Waste and Recycling, Protective Sercives Planning, FCSS, HR and Safety Advisor) and pertinent committees on upcoming events.Frequently review and update the Festival and Event Guidelines to reflect changes to the Land Use Bylaw and Town policies. Conceptualize, plan and organize special Town events from from start to finish including Ranche Days, Canada Day Citizenship Ceremony, Community Picnic and Town Pop-Up Fire Pit Parties.Plan, coordinate and host quarterly event organizer information meetings to update stakeholders of any changes in Festival and Event Guidelines, get feedback on Town event services and provide networking opportunity for planners.Gauge industry trends in municipal event planning by keeping in touch and sharing information with professional counter-parts in other municipalities. Inspect special event set up/take downs to ensure compliance with Town permits.Build and maintain records of all community events in accordance with FOIP laws and Town retention bylaws.Stay apprised of all Alberta Health Services requirements and other Provincial legislation to ensure that event criteria are updated.Collaborate with Recreation, Culture and the Arts colleagues on Town special events and offering support at the events whenever needed.Plan and present "Safety Toolbox" meetings for departmental staff.Review and suggest changes to department fee schedules.Hire entertainment, recruit vendors and maintain a current database of same.Review, issue and book all applications for permitted events.Issue invoices and take payment for event permits and vendors.Ensure all communication with internal and external groups is timely and accurate. Show less

Alberta, Canada

Exshaw, Ab

Provided support to the Reeve in the implementation responsibilities assigned in theMunicipal Act, 2001 Section 225 (c) for the provision of leadership to the Council. Assisted the Reeve and Members of Council with constituency relations.Assisted the Reeve and/or Deputy Reeve and/or Members of Council with inter-governmentalrelations.Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) Coordinator Ensured the development and coordination of… Show more Provided support to the Reeve in the implementation responsibilities assigned in theMunicipal Act, 2001 Section 225 (c) for the provision of leadership to the Council. Assisted the Reeve and Members of Council with constituency relations.Assisted the Reeve and/or Deputy Reeve and/or Members of Council with inter-governmentalrelations.Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) Coordinator Ensured the development and coordination of appropriate intergovernmental opportunities for theReeve.Assisted the Reeve with communication advice and media relations originating in the Office ofReeve.Managed the events that were coordinated through the Office of Reeve (e.g. intergovernmental events).Completed research as required, for the development of speeches delivered by the Reeve.Completed as required, a review and briefing of Committee and Council materials for the useof Reeve, and for Councillors, as requested.Oversaw the scheduling of the Reeve’s activities and the event management of activities.Oversaw the work of the Councillor Services Assistant.Coordinated the educational and network opportunities for the Members of Council.Conducted full, MD-wide policy review and recommended changes to Council and the CAO.Exchanged information with taxpayers, Offices of Federal and Provincial Ministers, Member of Parliament and Staff in the M.P.’s Office, Member of Provincial Parliament and Staff in the M.P.P’s Office, MD Council Members and Committee Members, other municipal associationrepresentatives (e.g. AAMDC, AMDC, AAMC) as needed and associations andorganizations in contact with the Office of Reeve( e.g. interest groups) Show less

Exshaw Ab

Administered the Elections Act in the municipal district.Coordinated, validated and reported on the results of the vote.Ensured the adherence by staff and election officers to all legal requirements of the Elections Act and related legislation.Ensured the maintenance of peace and good order throughout the electoral process.Communicated information to the public, candidates, political parties, field liaison officers and Elections Alberta and… Show more Administered the Elections Act in the municipal district.Coordinated, validated and reported on the results of the vote.Ensured the adherence by staff and election officers to all legal requirements of the Elections Act and related legislation.Ensured the maintenance of peace and good order throughout the electoral process.Communicated information to the public, candidates, political parties, field liaison officers and Elections Alberta and media.Contributed to the improvement of the electoral process.Recruited, appointed and trained office staff.Located suitable and accessible space for the returning office and for polling sites and negotiated with landlords.Published statutory public notices.Appointed and directed the work of election officers.Administered oaths.Implemented security measures as required for the protection of information, assets, staff and the general public at the returning office and at polling sites.Established polling stations and distributed notices as required by the Elections Act. Show less

National Advanced Certificate In Local Authority Adminstration (Naclaa) Ii

Municipal Law II

National Advanced Certificate In Local Authority Administration (Naclaa) I, With Distinction

Journalism Certificate, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Co-editor of The Weal weekly student news publication