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The Peer Network For Municipal Dispute Resolution. Confidential, provincially subsidized assistance – only a phone call away. Background. Peer Network formed in 2004 A strategic alliance: Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMD&C)
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The Peer NetworkFor Municipal Dispute Resolution Confidential, provincially subsidized assistance – only a phone call away
Background • Peer Network formed in 2004 • A strategic alliance: • Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMD&C) • Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) • Alberta Municipal Affairs (AMA) • Alberta Rural Municipal Administrators’ Association (ARMAA) • Local Government Administration Association (LGAA)
Who are Peer Mentors? • Elected officials and senior municipal administrators • Highly experienced • Selected from each of the associations • Volunteers • Trained in coaching, communication, facilitation and dispute resolution – kept up-to-date with best practices
What can Peer Mentors help me with? • Interpersonal • Governance • Service provision • Public issues • Roles and responsibilities • And many more…
How does it work? • Its confidential • You initiate direct contact with a mentor through the phone or in person • You use the mentor’s experience and training to help resolve issues • Issues most often resolved through phone conversations • The mentor is only another phone call away for follow up or advice
Peer Network benefits • Expand your network • Easy access • One-on-one, confidential • Resolve issues at the local level
Easy as 1 – 2 – 3 • Pick up a brochure and keep it handy • Learn about each peer mentor, their experience and training • When an issue arises, pick up the phone • The Peer Mentors welcome your call!