Association of Municipal Administrators Nova Scotia (AMANS)

AMANS is pleased to announce the appointment of Roxanne Pereira as the Municipal Accessibility, Equity, and Anti-Racism Program Coordinator. Supported by the Province of Nova Scotia, including the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism and the Accessibility Directorate, this term position aims to enhance support for municipalities and villages across Nova Scotia. In her new role, Roxanne will oversee the coordination, promotion, and provision of accessibility, equity, anti-racism, and capacity-building support for municipalities and villages throughout the province. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing capacity-building initiatives, advising municipal accessibility, equity, and anti-racism leads on project implementation and community engagement, and assisting municipalities in navigating funding opportunities. Roxanne will also provide administrative support and project coordination for the Municipal Accessibility, Equity, and Anti-Racism Program. Roxanne's personal experiences with systemic inequalities have fueled her lifelong dedication to understanding and addressing systemic racism and inequity, advocating for underserved and underrepresented communities. She holds a master's degree in international development studies from Dalhousie University, with a research focus on the rehabilitation and reintegration of sex workers in India. Roxanne has contributed to various organizations across Nova Scotia and served as an Engagement Intern at the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism. Additionally, she works part-time as a program coordinator for a research study on Preventing and Addressing Family Violence in rural Atlantic Canada. In her leisure time, Roxanne enjoys hiking, gardening, salsa dancing, and playing soccer. Roxanne will begin her journey with AMANS on July 4, 2024. Please join us in welcoming Roxanne to the AMANS team!

Our Spring Conference is underway! Opening key note by Ravi Tangri this morning followed by two days of amazing sessions to inspire our municipal leaders. #AMANS #FOXHARBOUR

Employment Opportunity Please see below for the following job opportunity for the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities: Position: Coastal Land Use Planning Coordinator Deadline: May 24, 2024 Posting Details: https://loom.ly/tq-1uAo #NSFM #Employment #JobOpportunity #Hiring #CoastalLandUsePlanningCoordinator

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Can you imagine a world where all municipalities and villages in Nova Scotia have Equity, Anti-Racism and Accessibility Plans? Where they also have the capacity to implement and meet commitments in their Plans? If this vision excites you then you have the passion we need! Let's improve accessibility, equity, and anti-racism in Nova Scotia together! AMANS is hiring an Accessibility Equity Anti-Racism Coordinator to join our team. Apply Now! http://surl.li/spytn

The AMANS Board is thrilled to introduce our new Executive Director. David Campbell will join AMANS on May 6th, 2024. David has a proven track record of success in not-for-profit management. His commitment to excellence and passion for community impact position him well for success in the role of Executive Director at AMANS. His proven track record of building capacity in member-based associations will support the implementation of the AMANS’ new Strategic Plan. "I am humbled and honored by this amazing opportunity to work with our staff, board, and membership across Nova Scotia. The talented people who work tirelessly within our municipalities across Nova Scotia play an incredible role in shaping our communities. I am very excited to start my journey in early May as AMANS' new Executive Director and continue to support and build the capacity of those serving in Nova Scotia's municipalities." ~ David Campbell

Great news for Canadian Municipalities! Thank you #FCM and #Canada for making housing related infrastructure a priority for Canadians.

Congratulations to the Province and the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (#NSFM) on signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).  The agreement takes effect April 1st and represents a landmark development for Nova Scotia’s municipalities.   The signing of the new MOU follows two years of negotiations and a significant investment of time and effort from staff at the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the NSFM, its leadership, and its membership. Thank you to our #AMANS members for their participation in the development of the MOU.

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