November 2009 SUMA 2009 Fall Regional Meeting

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals SUMA History and Membership 104 Years Young Creature of the Province – Sort Of… 450 members SUMA … the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals SUMA Members - Impact Generate ~ $ 3 B in Provincial Revenues as economic engines Employ 8,900 municipal employees to serve residents Spend over $700 M on goods and services to maintain their operations Include 75 % of provincial population SUMA … the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals SUMA’s Mission SUMA is… The provincial voice of urban municipal governments representing cities, towns and villages. Through strength in unity, SUMA advocates, negotiates and initiates improvements in local, provincial and federal legislation and delivers programs and services to members to enhance the quality of life in Saskatchewan. SUMA … the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals SUMA Governance Organized into 8 regions Board and Executive board members SUMA … the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals SUMA Board Composition Executive members Eight Regional Directors Director from Prince Albert Director from Moose Jaw Two Directors from Regina Two Directors from Saskatoon SUMA... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals SUMA Executive Composition President Vice-Presidents: Cities Towns Villages, Resort Villages, Northern Communities Possibly Regina/Saskatoon SUMA... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals SUMA Administration CEO – Laurent Mougeot Organization has five departments: Policy and Communications Financial Services Member and Administrative Services Corporate Programs Group Benefits and Insurance Services SUMA … the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals Group Benefits Full line of benefits for employees and elected officials Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance Volunteer Firefighter, First Responder and Ambulance Crew insurance Bonding SUMA contact - Shauna Brown: SUMA... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals SUMAssure Liability and property insurance and risk management services for urban municipalities Ownership and benefits for participating SUMA members As of October 1, 2009, SUMAssure is active Currently, more than 130 members SUMA contact - Shauna Brown: SUMA... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals Corporate Programs – SUMA Advantage Group purchasing at preferred rates Programs generate revenue 27 programs offered now SUMA Contact – Tania Meier: SUMA... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals Convention 2010 – Building Momentum January 31 – February 3, 2010 Queensbury Convention Centre, Regina Registration Fee includes: Shuttle service to and from designated hotels Admission to the Municipal Marketplace Trade Show Education, breakout, and plenary sessions Sector meetings Dialogue session with Ministers Bearpit session with provincial Cabinet Continental breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday SUMA... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals Member Services Manages SUMA memberships Handles member inquiries Provides support to Board SUMA Contact – Gail Meyer: SUMA... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals Partnerships Municipal Leadership Development Program Saskatchewan Municipal Awards Program Municipal Capacity Development Program SUMA... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals Policy Engage in provincial and federal consultations Identify issues Proactive policy development Organize SUMA’s lobbying efforts SUMA Contact – Mark Cooper: SUMA... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals Policy – Key Issues Municipal infrastructure Environment Regulatory review Water Recycling (bridge funding & MMRP) Abandoned gas stations Protective Services MSSP and Relationships Urban Growth SUMA... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals Policy - MSSP Municipal Sector Strategic Plan Collaborative joint planning process Sector tables Government to Government Administrative relationship Elected - Reporting and direction Significant progress on important files SUMA... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals Communications Weekly updates: Urban Update SUMA Newspaper: Urban Voice Media Services Messaging Strategies Website SUMA... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals Communications – New Website SUMA... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals SUMA Recent Successes Municipal Operating Grants SUMAssure MSSP Government to Government Municipal Awards Program 11 new Corporate Programs Tangible Capital Asset Preparations SUMA... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals SUMA – Your Association We are here to represent and protect your interests Let us know your concerns and priorities Contact: (306) #200 – th Avenue, Regina, S4P 3M7 SUMA... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

SUMA 2009 Fall Regionals SUMA Fall Regionals 2009 Thanks for your time! SUMA... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities