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Association of Municipal Administrators NS announces new Executive Director
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Halifax, NS – The Board of Directors for the Association of Municipal Administrators, Nova Scotia (AMANS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Sunderland as Executive Director.
Following the recent resignation of David Campbell as Executive Director, the Board took immediate steps to fill this critical leadership role within the association.
“On behalf of the Board, I’m very excited to welcome Jeff as our Executive Director,” said Victoria Brooks, President of AMANS. “With his many years of experience in municipal government, including his previous roles as Chief Administrative Officer with the Municipality of Digby and board member of AMANS, Jeff understands the unique challenges and opportunities facing our sector – and has a track record of collaborating to deliver results. He understands AMANS is uniquely positioned to support capacity building, provide professional advice and bring municipal professionals together. ”
Mr. Sunderland brings with him more than 15 years of leadership and public sector experience – most recently as Corporate Operational Resources Manager with the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia. He’s also held senior roles with the Digby Port Association and the Municipality of Digby, where he was the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for five years and the Deputy CAO for six years.
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AMANS Qualified List of Investigators – Municipal Code of Conduct
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The following is a list of investigators qualified through the Association of Municipal Administrators, Nova Scotia (AMANS) request for qualification (RFQ) process that closed on January 17, 2025.
AMANS worked with its internal Procurement Committee to evaluate all submissions received. Committee members evaluated each proposal and then met to reach consensus on the proponents. The ten listed organizations were qualified.
Unless otherwise indicated, all investigators met the Procurement Committee’s evaluation thresholds for criteria related to investigations, including corporate/financial, legal/adjudication, and human resources (HR). Each investigator has indicated the capacity to address potential complaints. Should a municipal unit choose to use this list, they will need to verify with the potential investigator if there may be capacity limits with client onboarding.
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Municipal Ideas Program
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The Municipal Equity, Anti-Racism and Accessibility Support Program helps Nova Scotia municipalities and villages develop and implement plans that meet the requirements of the Accessibility Act and the Dismantling Racism and Hate Act. Funded by the Nova Scotia Office of Equity and Anti-Racism, the program works in partnership with the Accessibility Directorate and the Department of Municipal Affairs to support practical, community-based improvements that reduce barriers and promote inclusive participation.
Through workshops, networking opportunities, and shared resources, the program provides guidance and support to municipal staff and leadership working to advance accessibility, equity, and anti-racism initiatives in their communities.
To learn more about available resources, upcoming learning sessions, and collaborative opportunities, visit Municipal Ideas.
