Overview
Overview
About OMAA
OMAA was formed in 1958 for Chief Administrative Officers to assist in the promotion of better local government. The first meeting was attended by 10 CAOs. OMAA provides professional development, advocacy, networking opportunities, services, and additional support for Ontario CAOs and Aspiring CAOs.
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Board of Directors
The Association is governed by an eleven member Board of Directors. Directors are elected to serve for two year terms, with an option of advancing to executive positions.
The current OMAA Board of Directors
Staff
The Board is supported by an Executive Director who is responsible to the Board. You can reach our ED at scott@omaa.on.ca
By-law
OMAA was incorporated in 2018 and a By-law governs our work, including our role, our membership, responsibilities of our executive and procedural requirements. The By-Law was updated in 2024.
Annual Report
The Annual Report is presented to members at the time of the Annual General Meeting providing an overview of annual association activities and financial health.
Code of Ethics
Active members agree to adhere to the Association's code of ethics. The Code of Ethics recognizes that as executive municipal leaders, CAOs, and Aspiring CAOs are already bound by other documents representing integrity, principled, and ethical behaviour. The OMAA Code of Ethics is a set of tenets that outline values and beliefs for senior leaders within the municipal corporation
Committees
The Board annually establishes or endorses the ongoing work of several committees. These committees are chaired by a Board Director, supported by the Executive Director, and are comprised of volunteers from the Board and general membership. Current Committees include: Aspiring CAOs, Awards, By-Law Review, Members in Transition, and Workshop Planning.
Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of our members and visitors to the OMAA website.
A Board approved OMAA Privacy Policy exists to protect the interests of our members. An OMAA Privacy Policy - Website is in place as the standard by which this website has been established.
Strategic Plan
OMAA's Board of Directors reviews its strategic plan every three to five years.