Conference, Trade Show and AGM 2026 | Community. Connections. Progress.

November 5, 2026
to
November 7, 2026
in
St. John's
at
St. John's Convention Centre
November 5, 2026
to
November 7, 2026
St. John's
St. John's Convention Centre

AGM

The 2026 Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Annual General Meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2026 at the St. John’s Convention Centre.

Member municipalities are encouraged to send two voting delegates to the AGM. Please complete the registration form to attend.

Resolutions

Resolutions submitted by the Board of Directors and member municipalities at the Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) Annual General Meeting have been a core component of MNL’s advocacy work since the first meeting in 1951.  

MNL is accepting resolutions from municipalities until September 25 at 4:30 p.m. Newfoundland Time. Resolutions approved by the MNL Advocacy Committee will be voted on by the membership at the AGM.

Information on the resolution process, including how to write and submit a resolution, is available here.

Board of Director elections

MNL is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors. Nominations are open to currently-serving council members of municipalities in good standing with MNL. To nominate yourself or another person, fill out this form and email it to Wendolyn Schlamp, MNL Engagement Officer.

The deadline to submit nominations is October 7, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

At the 2026 MNL AGM, members will vote for Board of Director regional seats. The following positions are available:

  • Avalon Director
  • Eastern Director
  • Central Director
  • Western Director
  • Northern Director
  • Labrador Director

Board members serve two-year terms. Duties of regional director board members include:

  • Attending board meetings
  • Attending committee meetings as chair or vice-chair
  • Attending MNL events
  • Serving as MNL liason and representative for members in their respective region

Professional Director Appointment

MNL is accepting applications for a Human Resources Director position on its Board of Directors.

Duties of the HR Director:

  • Advise on HR policies and practices to support organizational goals.
  • Provide guidance on staff recruitment, development, and retention.
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.
  • Contribute to the development of HR strategies that align with MNL’s mission.

Qualifications:

  • Certification in human resources (e.g., CHRP) or extensive experience in HR management.
  • Demonstrated experience in the respective field.
  • Strong communication and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to strategic planning.
  • Experience with or extensive knowledge of non-profit governance.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following by October 13, 2026:

  • A resume or CV.
  • A cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications.
  • Contact information for two professional references.

Submit your application via email to Wendolyn Schlamp, Engagement Officer (wschlamp@municipalnl.ca) with the subject line: Board Application – Human Resources.

Selection Process:

A sub-committee of the Board of Directors will review applications.
If only one qualified candidate is nominated for a position, they will be acclaimed.

If multiple qualified candidates are nominated for a position, the sub-committee will assess the applications based on an evaluation metric and will put forward a slate to the MNL Membership for approval.

If no qualified candidates are nominated, the position will remain vacant until the next meeting of the Members.

Selected candidates will be presented to the membership for approval at the Annual General Meeting on November 5-7, 2026.

 

 

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75 YEARS OF MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
TRADESHOW
& AGM 2026
Community. Connections. Progress.
November 5, 2026 to November 7, 2026
in St. John's at St. John's Convention Centre
75 YEARS OF MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
TRADESHOW
& AGM 2026
Community. Connections. Progress.
November 5, 2026 to November 7, 2026
in St. John's at St. John's Convention Centre

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