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CAMA at 50: Empowering Municipal Leaders

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Tony Kolbiski reveals why municipal administrators must act like pilots steering through stormy political weather to survive.
Tony Kolbiski, President of CAMA, discusses the association's 50th anniversary, reflecting on its evolution and role in supporting municipal administrators across Canada. He shares insights on navigating political change, recruiting future talent, and empowering local government leaders to innovate and build resilient communities.

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A practical anniversary conversation about municipal leadership, learning, and building a stronger team.

CAMA's 50th anniversary gives the episode a clear frame, and Tony Kolbiski, the association's president and Chief Administrative Officer for West Lawn County, Alberta, uses it to look back on how the organization has changed.

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Hear Tony Kolbiski reflect on CAMA's 50-year journey and the habits that help CAOs stay effective.

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