2023-2024 Zone 6 Board Director Election

Kelli Campeau, AMP, Dipl. M.A., Dipl. M.M. - General Manager of Corporate Services/Clerk

Kelli Campeau, AMP, Dipl. M.A., Dipl. M.M.

General Manager of Corporate Services/Clerk - Township of South Glengarry

In 2013, I joined the Township of South Glengarry as the Economic Development & Communications Coordinator. Fast forward ten years, I am still with the Township but now as the General Manager of Corporate Services and Clerk.

The Township provided the opportunity for me to grow my skill set in municipal government and use my work and educational experience to grow in the positions I’ve held. I learned very early on in my career at the Township that that my skills and interests aligned with the Clerk’s department – and I set my sights on earning my role in that position. Through hard work, continuous professional development, and the support of senior management, I was promoted to the role of Clerk in 2018. In my first year, I dove headfirst into the municipal election. It was an exciting year which led to continued career development.

In 2021, I became the General Manager of Corporate Services in addition to my role as Clerk. In this dual role (that I still currently hold), I manage the Corporate Services division, which includes the Clerk’s office, corporate communications, general administration, and customer service. I am also currently Acting Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Township in the CAO’s absence.

Despite being an active mom of two young kids, I am continuously seeking opportunities for professional development to refine and build my skills. I presently hold AMCTO’s Accredited Municipal Professional (AMP) designation and am a candidate for the Accredited Ontario Municipal Clerk (AOMC) designation. I have completed the Diploma in Municipal Administration (Dipl. M.A.), Executive Diploma in Municipal Management (Dipl. M.M.), Municipal Clerks Institute Levels 1 and 2, among others. I am also a member of the 2023 AMCTO Conference Planning Committee.

I am passionate about this profession and hope to have the opportunity to represent Zone 6 at the board level over the next two years.

Contact Me:
E-mail: kcampeau@southglengarry.com
Twitter: @kellicampwater
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-campeau/

Why do you want to serve on the AMCTO Board?

I was raised to believe that the best way to contribute to your community is through volunteer work. Growing up, my dad was a great role model and advocate for professional development and volunteerism. As a local small business owner, he was dedicated to giving back to our community through volunteer work and served on both provincial and federal boards of directors for his sector.

I have over a decade of experience volunteering in my community. I spent many years volunteering as a Board Member for a local festival (Lift-Off), as a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and as a member of a local Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals group. I want to be the role model my dad was for me, for my children.

I’ve wanted to become more involved with volunteer opportunities in a professional capacity for some time now. Having recently completed AMCTO’s Executive Diploma in Municipal Management, the Accredited Municipal Professional designation, and with ten years of progressive municipal experience now under my belt, I feel like it is the right time for me to put my name forward to represent Zone 6 on the AMCTO Board of Directors.

What three skills do you possess that will greatly contribute to the AMCTO Board?

Adaptability
Working in a relatively small and rural community has prepared me to always 'expect the unexpected'. As a result of limited resources, I often find myself wearing different hats and adapting to the present needs of the corporation, stepping up to get the job done. This versatility has resulted in opportunities where I have built my capacity as a municipal manager and have developed a range of skills that allow me to be flexible and consider multiple approaches and perspectives.

Positive Leadership
I am a big believer that life is too short not to love what you do and have fun doing it! This outlook aligns with my positive approach to leadership, which I think is a valuable quality I can bring to the AMCTO Board table. I have found having a positive approach to leadership results in greater collaboration and productivity, moving a team towards achieving its strategic goals and fostering an engaging and innovative environment.

Innovation
I am open-minded to new ideas and ways of doing things, which I believe is essential to building a strong team and ensuring an organization remains modern and effective. Embracing innovation creates an environment where board members and employees of the organization are not afraid to share new and creative solutions or projects.

AMCTO is striving to become a more diverse and inclusion organization. How do you feel you can support AMCTO in achieving this goal?

I am dedicated to, and continually improving on, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming to people from all backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. I have proactively participated in opportunities to develop my understanding and knowledge for best practices of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace (such as AMO’s Human Rights and Equity training and Four Seasons of Reconciliation Training) and am always looking for opportunities where our team can learn and develop together, while also achieving tangible, meaningful results.

As a young, female municipal leader, I am committed to fostering a space where everyone feels welcome, heard, and championed. It is because of the challenges and doubts that I’ve faced throughout my career that I am a fierce advocate for inclusion – recognizing that we all have different life circumstances but that there are accommodations that can be made to ensure we all have access to the same resources and opportunities.

Tyler Cox, MA, CMO, AOMC, Dipl.M.A. - Manager, Legislative Services, City of Ottawa

Tyler Cox, MA, CMO, AOMC, Dipl.M.A.

Manager, Legislative Services, City of Ottawa

Hi! Bonjour! Kwey!

My name is Tyler Cox and I am proud to seek re-election as your Zone 6 representative on AMCTO's Board of Directors!

My career in municipal government began more than two decades ago as a summer student in the City of Ottawa’s Planning Department (on loan to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority). Since that time, I have taken on various, progressive responsibilities, including 15 years in the Office of the City Clerk.

In my current role, I am the Manager of Legislative Services in the Office of the City Clerk. Over the last several years, I have been responsible for a variety of service areas: Committee and Council Services, Council Support Services, Mayor Support Services, Information Management, the City of Ottawa Archives, the Municipal Elections Office, and the Corporate Accessibility Office. Also, since 2020, I have served as a Deputy Clerk to City Clerk Rick O’Connor.

Like many of you, for several years I dedicated my Sunday afternoons to completing courses on parliamentary procedure and later those required for the Diploma in Municipal Administration. In 2018, I proudly earned my Certified Municipal Officer (CMO) designation. Last year, I was equally proud to become an Accredited Ontario Municipal Clerk (AOMC).

My election to the Board in 2021 was preceded by several years of volunteering with AMCTO, which I have listed at the bottom of this answer.

I hold degrees in political science from Carleton University and the University of Ottawa, along with a Master's Certificate in Municipal Leadership from the Schulich School of Business. I am currently a part-time MBA student at the Sprott School of Business.

I enjoy volunteering with AMCTO, the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC). I also enjoy coaching little league baseball and minor hockey.

Please connect with me on LinkedIn, where I actively post about various local government matters, including job opportunities and other happenings in “Mighty Zone 6!" (linkedin.com/in/tylercoxottawa)

Thanks,
Tyler

Tyler Cox's AMCTO Volunteer Activities:

AMCTO Board of Directors (2021-Present)
• Chair of AMCTO Legislative and Policy Advisory Committee (2022-Present)
• AMCTO Awards Selection Committee (Present)
• Chair of AMCTO Ethics Committee (2021-2022)

Zone 6
• AMCTO Zone 6 Chair, Vice Chair, Director at Large (2018-2021)

Other AMCTO Programs
• AMCTO Mentor (4 mentees) (2019-Present)
• AMCTO Textbook Reviewer (2022)
• AMCTO’s Elections Committee (2019-2020)
• CMO/AMP Accreditation Committee (2019-2020)
• Voters' List Working Group (2017-2019)

AMCTO Forums
• Moderated AMCTO Municipal Finance Forum (November 2022)
• Moderated AMCTO Municipal, Information, Access and Privacy Forum (May 2022)
• Presented at the Municipal Clerk’s Forum on security issues in the municipal sector (March 2022)
• Presented at the Municipal Clerk’s Forum on recordkeeping during COVID-19 (October 2021)

Speaking at AMCTO Conference Workshops:
• Advisory Committees (2022)
• On how to apply for the CMO designation (2019)
• Elections (2018)

Zone Meetings Presentations:
• Security issues facing municipal officials at AMCTO Zone 7 Fall Meeting (2022)
• Council Orientation at AMCTO Zone 6 Spring Meeting (2022)
• Web accessibility at AMCTO Zone 6 Fall Meeting (2019)

Why do you want to serve on the AMCTO Board?

I have a deep, long-standing commitment to both our Association and Zone 6.

Over the last two years, I have worked hard to make you proud by being an active participant in our Board and Zone 6 meetings, along with other AMCTO activities. As noted above, my election to the Board was a "natural progression" following several years of volunteering with AMCTO.

In keeping with my commitments in the last election, I have repeatedly advocated for greater equity and inclusion, along with more openness and transparency, in all of AMCTO’s initiatives. I am proud that we have achieved progress in these areas, including more policy discussion and awareness around DEI issues and a more transparent Board election process.

If re-elected, I promise to continue pursuing these goals.

Above all, I would be honoured to continue to serve our wonderful, diverse, (and mighty!) Zone 6.

What three skills do you possess that will greatly contribute to the AMCTO Board?

1. Organizational Knowledge and Experience - I am a long-time volunteer with AMCTO and an experienced board member. I am well-versed in AMCTO's mandate, its program offerings, and its governance. I also remain well-connected with my colleagues in Zone 6 and proudly bring their voice to the Boardroom table.

2. Leadership and Business Acumen - I am a seasoned manager with diverse strategic and operational experience. I have considerable training in leadership and management. I am also a part-time MBA student at the Sprott School of Business, where I have completed several courses in strategy, accounting, and other business courses.

3. A Champion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - I have been recognized for my leadership with respect to diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations. Below I have highlighted some of my accomplishments in this area.

AMCTO is striving to become a more diverse and inclusion organization. How do you feel you can support AMCTO in achieving this goal?

I have a strong "track record" for championing greater diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

For the last seven years, I have managed the City of Ottawa's Corporate Accessibility Office. Every day we work to make City services more accessible for people with disabilities, including residents, employees, and visitors.

In 2019, I was the proud recipient of the “Francophile of the year” award (Laurier d'allié de la francophonie de l’année) at the 19th Gala des prix Bernard Grandmaître in recognition for my work with Ottawa’s francophone community.

In the last few years, I have been proud to make contributions to the City of Ottawa's strategies with respect to gender equity, anti-racism, and Reconciliation.

As chair of AMCTO's Legislative and Policy Advisory Committee, I have been honoured to begin all meetings with a Land Acknowledgment to recognize that the work of our members takes place on traditional Indigenous land across Ontario.

At a Board level, I have been proud to repeatedly raise DEI issues at Board meetings. As a result, you may have noticed a considerable increase in AMCTO's awareness and communications around the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

I hope to continue to advocate and support AMCTO with its DEI journey. I also look forward to assisting AMCTO in making more DEI resources available to members.