AAPG Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting May 2-3, 2 2014 Cretaceous Conference Centre, Drumheller, Alberta ENHANCING GOVERNANCE: How to make the most of what you have Friday, May 2, 2013 Training Sessions – Compliant with general POS training requirements (Lunch will not be provided, however coffee and snacks will be available throughout the afternoon) Training will be customized for needs and knowledge of those present,, as much as possible. 12:00-1:00pm 1:15-2:15pm LARGE Meeting Room Congratulations, you’re a police commission member. Now what? This session will cover the basics of police governance including the roles and responsibilities established by the Alberta Police Act and Policing Oversight Standards. Come by to learn something new or for a quick refresher. This his session may also cover the basics of board governance. governance Presenter: Jennifer Freund, AAPG Executive Director SMALL Meeting Room Congratulations, ons, you’re a policing committee/PAC /PAC member. Now what? This session will cover the basics of police governance including the roles and responsibilities established by the Alberta Police Act and Policing Oversight Standards. Come by to learn something new or for a quick refreshe refresher. This session may also cover the basics of board governance governance. Presenter: Terry Coleman, AAPG Board of Directors, Chair, High River Policing Committee Your Police Service – How does it Operate? This session will provide an overview of the structure of the various police services in Alberta, their structures and ranks, anks, the role of the Chief and reporting to the oversight body and what is a police association and what do they have to do with the oversight body. Presenters: Chief Rod Knecht, President,, Alberta Association of Chiefs iefs of Police, Edmonton Police Service ervice Paul Wozney, Wozney President, Alberta Federation of Police Associations Calgary Police Associations, Service The RCMP – How does it Operate This session will provide an overview of the structure of the RCMP, the role of the OIC/Detachment /Detachment Commander and reporting to the over oversight body. Presenter: Inspector Glenn De Goeij Goeij, RCMP “K” Division Page 1 of 4 2:30-3:30pm Room Closed for Dinner Preparation 3:45-4:45pm Room Closed for Dinner Preparation 5:00-6:00pm 6:00-8:30pm 8:30-11:00pm FOIPPA Training The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act governs the activities of government boards in Alberta and determines what information can be disclosed, what must be protected, and when boards can meet in camera. This session will provide an overview of the key components of the Act for board members. Presenter: Jennifer Freund, AAPG Executive Director Public Complaints in a Nutshell This session will provide an overview of the public complaint process in Alberta, both in municipal policing and RCMP jurisdictions. The session will benefit those appointed as public complaint director and all those who want to learn more about the process. Presenters: Wendy Moshuk, Provincial Public Complaint Director, Alberta Justice & Solicitor General Cocktails – Outer Lobby Welcome Dinner & Keynote Speaker: Chief Rick Hanson, Calgary Police Service, R2MR program Hospitality Suite – Small Meeting Room Page 2 of 4 AAPG Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting May 2-3, 2 2014 Cretaceous Conference Centre, Drumheller, Drumheller, Alberta ENHANCING GOVERNANCE: How to make the most of what you have Saturday, May 4, 2013 Complimentary Hotel Breakfast – Hotel Breakfast Room 8:00-8:30am Opening Ceremony Blessing: Elder Welcome Address: Mayor Terry Yemen Welcome Address: Staff Sergeant Art Hopkins, Hopkins RCMP Welcome Address: Rod Traichel, Chair, AAPG 8:30-9:30 Session #1 – Advocacy, How to Make an Impact This session will provide a variety of perspectives on how best to advocate with government on issues of importance to police oversight and policing in Alberta. We will hear from key partners and stakeholders regarding the advantages and disadvantages of advocacy as individual organizations versus collaborating with a provincial vincial organization or among a number of provincial organizations, as well as how to determine which organization is best placed to lead an advocacy effort. We will learn the importance of having a well planned strategy and approach when contacting government government and how best to bring forward important issues. Panelists: Tim Grant, Deputy Minister, Alberta Justice & Solicitor General Chief Rod Knecht, AACP President Rolf Traichel, AAPG Chair 9:30-9:45am Coffee Break 9:45-10:45 Annual General Meeting 10:45-11:00 Coffee Break 11:00-12:00 Session #2 –Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP This s session will provide information on the role of the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP and how the Commission’s mandate interfaces with Alberta’s legislated complaints framework. The session will also discuss how the Enhancing RCMP Accountability Accountability Act will impact the Commission as it transitions to the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP (CRCC). Presenter: Richard Evans, Sr Sr Director, Operations, RCMP CPC 12:00-1:00pm Networking Lunch Page 3 of 4 1:00-2:00pm Session #3 – Risk Management for Good Governance This session will discuss what all boards should be aware of to provide good governance to the organizations they oversee. Risk management best practices will be discussed, along with tips on how to implement these practices for your own board. Presenter: Colleen Pound, MBA, IHRL, Strategy/Leadership/Change 2:00-3:00pm Session #4 – Alberta Law Enforcement Review Board This session will provide information on the role of the ALERB, the appeals process in Alberta, what oversight bodies need to know about appeals and whether or not they have a role to play in the process and when. Presenter: Christine S. Enns, Senior Board Member, ALERB 3:00-3:15pm Coffee Break 3:15-4:15pm Session #5 – Marketing Your Board This session will discuss methods to get the public, in your communities, to understand and support your board. Marketing tips for the public, Council and the Police will be discussed. Presenter: Danielle Doll, GovernancePro Corporate Services 4:15-4:30pm Closing OPTIONAL: Sunday May 4, 2014 Correctional Service Canada - Tour of Drumheller Institution 9:00-10:30am – Check in no later than 8:45am Separate registration required (email [email protected]) - Limited spots available Page 4 of 4