Australian Govlink Issue 2 2017 | Page 64

62 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TOOLKIT Australian Govlink is proud to announce a partnership with the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators to share information via the Australian Govlink publication. CAMA is a network of professionals employed in senior management positions in Canadian municipalities. The Association is a private, not-for-profit, national corporation in which membership is voluntary. Most CAMA members hold membership in a variety of professional associations and are governed by their respective provincial bodies. CAMA is not a certification or accreditation body. CAMA’s expectation is that each of its members will consistently demonstrate the competencies of their professions in serving their municipalities; and, that they will maintain the highest standards of accountability and professional integrity. Building upon that professional base, CAMA’s primary role is to champion GOVLINK » ISSUE 2 2017 excellence in municipal administration by providing its members with opportunities to grow and develop their personal knowledge and skills in best serving the public; and, to assist members with building a culture of service within their municipal corporations based on the values outlined in CAMA’s Strategic Plan. CAMA have allowed Australian Govlink to share a document they have been working with over the last twelve months “QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO THE CAO PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TOOLKIT”. Whilst in Australia the Chief Administrative Officer, CAO, is more widely known as the General Manager we are sure the General Managers amongst our readership will find this document of interest.