SUMA 2009 Fall Regional Meeting

1. SUMA 2009 Fall Regional Meeting November 2009

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. SUMA Governance Organized into 8 regions Board and Executive 17-18 board members SUMA … the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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: sbrown@suma.org 525-4390 SUMA ... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

10. 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: sbrown@suma.org 525-4390 SUMA ... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

11. Corporate Programs – SUMA Advantage Group purchasing at preferred rates Programs generate revenue 27 programs offered now SUMA Contact – Tania Meier: tmeier@suma.org 525-4379 SUMA ... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

12. 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

13. Member Services Manages SUMA memberships Handles member inquiries Provides support to Board SUMA Contact – Gail Meyer: gmeyer@suma.org 525-4398 SUMA ... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

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

15. Policy Engage in provincial and federal consultations Identify issues Proactive policy development Organize SUMA’s lobbying efforts SUMA Contact – Mark Cooper: mcooper@suma.org 525-4388 SUMA ... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

16. 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

17. 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

18. Communications Weekly e-mail updates: Urban Update SUMA Newspaper: Urban Voice Media Services Messaging Strategies Website SUMA ... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

19. Communications – New Website SUMA ... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

20. 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

21. SUMA – Your Association We are here to represent and protect your interests Let us know your concerns and priorities Contact: suma@suma.org (306) 525-3727 #200 – 2222 13th Avenue, Regina, S4P 3M7 SUMA ... the collective voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities

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