Membership

To qualify as a FULL MEMBER you must be employed by, or under contract directly or indirectly with a municipal corporation or a local board as defined in the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001 Chapter 25.

To qualify as an ASSOCIATE MEMBER you must not be currently employed by, or under contract directly or indirectly with a municipal corporation or a local board as defined by the Municipal Act. This category is suited to Provincial/Federal employees as well as to those working in the broader public or private sectors.

To qualify as a NEW PROFESSIONAL MEMBER (a sub-class of Full membership), you must be employed by, or under contract directly or indirectly with, a municipal corporation or local board and have 1-5 years of municipal sector work experience. Eligibility within this category is limited to a maximum period of 5 years.

To qualify as a MEMBER IN TRANSITION you must be either in-between roles, on long-term disability leave with your current employer, or in-receipt of employment insurance benefits.

To qualify as a RETIRED MEMBER you must have previously been an Association member prior to your retirement, in receipt of a municipal retirement pension or equivalent, and be fully retired from the workforce. As a retired member, you are encouraged to share your knowledge and expertise with fellow members as an Association speaker or mentor.

To qualify as a STUDENT MEMBER (a Sub-Class of Associate Member) you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited post-secondary academic institution within Ontario. Membership is dependent on proof of current student status from year-to-year.