2017 SUMA webinars
December 13, 2017
Saskatchewan Party Leadership Candidate Forum
All five candidates participated in a SUMA-hosted online forum where members had the opportunity to engage them on issues that matter to their city, town, village, resort village, or northern municipality.
Contact us for a free recording of this online forum.
November 28, 2017
The Importance of Wetlands
Learn why and how wetlands are important in the Canadian Pprairies and how wetland drainage affects Saskatchewan municipalities from Dr. Pascal Badiou, Research Scientist at Ducks Unlimited Canada's Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research.
Contact us for a free recording of this webinar.
October 11, 2017
Communication: Your Key to Successful Requests for Proposals
Learn from the Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada - Saskatchewan (ACEC-SK) how to craft an RFP to make sure you're getting what you want from an infrastructure project. You'll also find out how good communication can increase your chance of success.
Contact us to purchase a recording of this webinar. Cost for members is $45; non-member cost is $75.
June 20, 2017
SUMA fundamentals Webinar Series: The Municipalities Act 101
Whether you’re a new or experienced leader, an elected official or part of administration, this webinar was designed specifically for SUMA’s town and village members. The presentation covered legal and practical roles and duties of council members and administration, meeting rules and requirements, and how to stay out of legal tangles.
Contact us to purchase a recording of this webinar. Cost for members is $45; non-member cost is $75.
Regional Meetings 2017
September 25–October 4, 2017
SUMA overview, Advocacy and Engagement, and Corporate Programs and Member Services
Education Session: Be Prepared, Not Scared — Public Relations for Municipalities (Delivered at Southwest, Northwest, and Central meetings)
Education Session: Reciprocal 101 — Why are we better? (Delivered at West Central meeting)
Education Session: Social Media for Municipalities and Elected Officials (Delivered at Northeast meeting)
Education Session: Attracting and Retaining Municipal Administrators (Delivered at Southeast meeting)
Education Session: Leading with Accountability — Conflicts and the Code of Ethics (Delivered at East Central meeting)
Sector Meeting 2017
May 24 – 25, 2017
The 2017-18 Provincial Budget and SUMA's Advocacy Response: Thursday Presentation from SUMA
Policy and Legal Updates: Friday Presentation from SUMA
Solid Waste Management: Friday Presentation from Ministry of Environment
Convention 2017
February 5 – 8, 2017
Sunday Education Sessions
Gear Up to Manage Your Assets: E1 and E7
Unlocking New Revenue Sources: E2/E8
Get a Move Ahead on Climate Change: E4 and E10
Moulding Municipal Champions: E5 and E11
Are You a Target? Security in the digital age: E6 and E12
Monday Education Sessions
Examining the Economic Forecast of Saskatchewan: E13
Creating Business Links with First Nations: E14
Illuminating the Role of Watersheds: E15
Tuesday Breakout Sessions
The Keys to Innovative Government – Cities Breakout Session
Promotional Profiles for Economic Growth – Towns and Villages Breakout Session
It Takes All the Pieces of the Puzzle: Cultivating a diverse council – Towns and Villages Breakout Session
