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FEATURES
CONTENTS
The Three Pillars of Leadership Good leadership is a function of competencies , character and commitment to doing the hard work
First Nations and Community Engagement for Large Scale Projects
City Forward Guelph focuses on innovation as it works to redefine open municipal government
Internet Voting and Voter Turnout Does adoption of the voting reform in Ontario municipal elections positively affect voter participation ?
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President ’ s Message Board Governance Recommendations By Stephane Palmateer , AMCT
Viewpoint An Olympic Effort By Andy Koopmans , CPA , CMO , CMA
COVER : LOVE THE WIND / SHUTTERSTOCK . COM ABOVE PHOTO OF ARNPRIOR , ONT .: ROBERT SPRIGGS / SHUTTERSTOCK . COM
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