About MISA/ASIM CanadaMunicipal Information Systems Association of Canada/Association des Systéms d’Information Municipale du CanadaMISA/ASIM_c21a9e1a-459b-11e2-85c2-7e05cb0f9ee1MISA/ASIM Canada (Municipal Information Systems Association of Canada/Association des Systéms d’Information Municipale du Canada) is an emerging not-for-profit association composed of provincial, inter-provincial or territorial associations of municipal government representatives and others, engaged in, or interested in, the development and operation of municipal information systems.MISA/ASIM Canada ExecutiveMISA/ASIM Canada is governed by an Executive comprising 10 members. Each of the five member organizations appoints two representatives to the Executive. There are four officer positions: chair, vice-chair, secretary and treasurer. MISA/ASIM Canada Founding Members of the ExecutiveFounding members of the Executive, who took office in May 2006, were as follows:Daya PillayMISA/ASIM Canada Founding Member -- MISA Atlantic -- Manager, E-Commerce & Web Services, Halifax Regional MunicipalityBill ToddMISA/ASIM Canada Founding Member -- MISA Atlantic -- Information Technology Manager, City of Saint JohnDavid HenniganMISA/ASIM Canada Founding Member -- MISA BC -- Director of Information Technology, Capital Regional DistrictGerry MatteMISA/ASIM Canada Founding Member -- MISA BC -- Information Technology Manager, Municipality of SaanichGarry BezrukiMISA/ASIM Canada Founding Member -- MISA Ontario -- Director of Information Technology, City of WaterlooRoy WisemanMISA/ASIM Canada Founding Member -- MISA Ontario -- Chief Information Officer/Director Information and Technology Services,Region of PeelKevin PeacockMISA/ASIM Canada Founding Member -- MISA Prairie -- Branch Manager, Corporate Information Services, City of SaskatoonMark HumphriesMISA/ASIM Canada Founding Member -- MISA Prairie -- Supervisor, Information Systems, Parkland CountyGaston HuotMISA/ASIM Canada Founding Member -- Réseau de l’Informatique Municipale du Québec (RIMQ) -- Directeur des Ressources informationnelles, Villes de Boucherville, Brossard, Saint-Bruno et Saint-LambertDaniel MaloMISA/ASIM Canada Founding Member -- Réseau de l’Informatique Municipale du Québec (RIMQ) -- Direction des technologies de l’information, Ville de MontrealMISA/ASIM Canada Founding MembersFounding Members: Representatives of five municipal IT organizations have signed a memorandum of agreement to form and promote a national association that will serve as their common voice.The five organizations are:* Municipal Information Systems Association, British Columbia ( MISA BC), including the three Territories* Municipal Information Systems Association, Prairies (MISA Prairie)* Municipal Information Systems Association, Ontario (MISA Ontario)* Réseau de l’Informatique Municipale du Québec (RIMQ)* Municipal Information Systems Association, Atlantic Canada (MISA Atlantic) Municipal Information Systems Association, British ColumbiaMunicipal Information Systems Association, PrairiesMunicipal Information Systems Association, OntarioRéseau de l’Informatique Municipale du QuébecMunicipal Information Systems Association, Atlantic Canada_c21a9fbe-459b-11e2-85c2-7e05cb0f9ee1To be the national voice of municipalities relating to information and communications technology._c21aa09a-459b-11e2-85c2-7e05cb0f9ee1ConsensusMISA/ASIM Canada attempts to reach consensus on all relevant issues, but will still represent the positions of minority stakeholders if consensus cannot be achieved. Minority PositionsRelevanceMISA/ASIM Canada develops policy and position statements on relevant national issues that fairly represent the views of its member associations. RepresentationParticipationMISA/ASIM Canada participates in national committees dealing with municipal or inter-jurisdictional delivery of government services, using information and technology. CooperationMISA/ASIM Canada cooperates and collaborates with other organizations on matters affecting municipal or inter-jurisdictional delivery of government services, using information and technology. CollaborationShared ServicesMISA/ASIM Canada provides services to its member associations only where there is agreement to do so. Costs for such services will be shared equitably among the member associations, in accordance with an agreed formula. Participation in such shared services is voluntary for each member association and no costs will be apportioned to non-participating member associations. VoluntarismCost ApportionmentMember SupportMISA/ASIM Canada will depend upon its members for resources, assistance or cooperation required to carry out its activities. Nonbinding PolicyDecisions or policy positions adopted by MISA/ASIM Canada are not necessarily binding on member associations, and MISA/ASIM Canada is not necessarily bound by decisions or policy positions adopted by any member association. ConsistencyMISA/ASIM Canada activities shall be consistent to the fullest extent possible with the operating principles of its member associations. RepresentationRepresent member associations in discussions with the Government of Canada and other national or international bodies and associations in matters regarding municipal or inter-jurisdictional delivery of government services using information and communications technology_c21aa158-459b-11e2-85c2-7e05cb0f9ee11_c21aa22a-459b-11e2-85c2-7e05cb0f9ee1Collaboration & SharingFacilitate collaboration and sharing of information, skills and resources among municipalities and member associations_c21aa2f2-459b-11e2-85c2-7e05cb0f9ee12_c21aa3c4-459b-11e2-85c2-7e05cb0f9ee1Leadership & ExcellenceProvide leadership and promote excellence in the use of information and communications technology_c21aa4aa-459b-11e2-85c2-7e05cb0f9ee13_c21aa586-459b-11e2-85c2-7e05cb0f9ee12012-12-13https://sites.google.com/site/misaasimcanada/about-misa-canadaOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net