The Peer Network for Dispute Resolution believes that knowledge is power. This innovative service puts the power of knowledge into the hands of municipal leaders, to help them help themselves.  Now, you can use your wisdom and experience to assist other municipal officials in the challenges they face. To learn more about the Peer Network, please view the attached backgrounder and visit www.peernetwork.ca.

The Peer Network is currently looking for nominations to fill the two AAMDC positions on the peer mentor roster. Peer mentors participate on a voluntary basis; more information on their role is included in the attached backgrounder. Nominees should possess the following qualities:

• Well-respected by their peers
• Demonstrated capacity to constructively resolve conflict
• Committed to positive conflict resolution
• Demonstrates proven conflict resolutions skills in their professional life
• Represents a municipality that demonstrates well-developed conflict resolution skills

Commit to attend annual two-day training sessions and represent the Peer Network at other events where possible (e.g. trade shows)

After reviewing the attached backgrounder and the Peer Network website, interested elected officials are asked to submit the following information to the AAMDC by March 9, 2011:

• Name of nominee
• Municipality
• Motion of support from council
• Brief statement of interest, including:
  • Why you are interested in being a Peer Mentor
  • What qualifications or experience you bring to this role

The term for a peer mentor representing the AAMDC is two years, but mentors can be extended for additional terms. The AAMDC Board of Directors will select two nominees. The successful candidates will be notified by the AAMDC once they are confirmed by Alberta Municipal Affairs.

The AAMDC would like to thank all former Peer Mentors for their hard work and dedication to the initiative. 

Enquiries may be directed to:

Stephanie Betts
Policy Analyst
780.955.4096

Kim Heyman
Director of Advocacy & Communications
780.955.4079

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