Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks/Treasurers of Ont.

Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks/Treasurers of Ont.

ASSOCIATION OVERVIEW
The AMCTO is involved in a variety of activities in an effort to
accomplish its goals relative to service and representation of
municipal professionals.
These programs and services are grouped in the general areas of:
- Training and Professional Development
- Information
- Membership
- Municipal
- Government Relations

The Association is committed to meeting the training needs of
municipal staff through the development and delivery of AMCTO
programs or the identification of other quality programs to meet
member needs. Using a variety of approaches and delivery
styles, the Association provides all participants with an
opportunity to choose the approach and the level of content best
suited to their needs.

MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
A four unit, lecture or correspondence program in the basics of
municipal administration, finance and management. A major
component of several public administration programs in Ontario's
Community Colleges and the educational qualification for the
AMCTO's Certified Municipal Officer (CMO) designation, MAP
provides participants with an excellent foundation in local
government.

MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE PROGRAM
This two unit program is an advanced training program in the
area of finance, taxation and accounting. It is available
through correspondence with the Association or through colleges
in Ontario.

MUNICIPAL LAW
This four unit program examines basic municipal law, torts,
contracts and land related law. At this time, the programs
are only available through Ontario colleges or municipal
locations throughout the province.

TRAINING MANUALS
The Association has over 50 training manuals dealing with issues
ranging from human resources to legislation. A listing of these
manuals can be found on the Association's web site.

ONTARIO MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY
This is Ontario's premiere source of municipal information. It
contains all municipality locations, phone and fax number,
contact information, etc. It is also an excellent way of
advertising to municipalities across the province and beyond.

MUNICIPAL MONITOR MAGAZINE
This bi-monthly magazine deals with topical issues affecting
municipal government. It too is an excellent vehicle for
advertising to municipalities.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE
AMCTO holds its Annual General Meeting and Professional
Development Institute in June of each year. For four days senior
municipal officials from around the province come together for
networking, education sessions and a trade show. Trade show and
sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting the
Association.

INFORMATION SERVICES
In addition to the formal training opportunities provided by
AMCTO, the Association is also engaged in several less formal
activities which allow members to network with colleagues and
receive valuable and timely information.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Acting on behalf of the membership, AMCTO utilizes the expertise
of individual members and its reputation as a professional
organization in an attempt to promote, to all levels of
government, legislative and policy changes that will improve
fiscal management and administrative practices in
municipalities.
The use of Standing Committees and 'Project Teams' permit
maximum involvement by members in this process.

Company Details

Year Established: 1938

Total Sales ($CDN): $1 - $100,000

Number of Employees: 7

Company Information

Andy Koopmans
Title: Executive Director
Telephone: (905) 602-4294
Fax: (905) 602-4295
Email: Click Here

Patricia Beurteaux
Title: Deputy Executive Director
Telephone: (905) 602-4294
Fax: (905) 602-4295

Products

Ontario Municipal Directory

Training Manuals
OVER 50 MANUALS AVAILABLE ON TOPICS RANGING FROM HUMAN RESOURCES TO LEGISLATIVE ISSUES.

Services

Education And Training Services - Accounting And Finance

Education And Training Services - Employment Skills/Career Development

Education And Training Services - Municipal Administration

Education And Training Services - Needs Assessement Studies

Education And Training Services - Municipal Law