Municipal Website Coordinator
With over 25 years of experience in web design and development, Les Coleman was hired in May 2007 to fill the role of Municipal Website Coordinator. The primary role of the Website coordinator is "to coordinate". In addition to this role, the Municipal Website Coordinator is responsible for:
- Website Analysis
- Information Architecture
- Website Design and Development
- Coordinating Partner Services
- Partner Needs Assessment
- Consultation
- Training Plan Development and Execution
- Reports, Plans and Updates to the MWV Advisory Committee
- Recommendations to the AMANS Board
- Email:
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Dedicated Web Server Administrator and Joomla Trainer
Jeff Hanshaw is an accomplished IT consultant and entrepreneur based in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. He owns Custom Page Media & Consulting, a firm specializing in information technology solutions. With extensive experience in network administration and end-user support, Jeff has contributed significantly to municipal IT infrastructure across Nova Scotia.
For over 14 years, Jeff has managed the Dedicated Web Server for the Municipal Website Venture and provided first-rate Joomla training and invaluable support for the program.
AMANS Executive Director
As AMANS Executive Director, Jeff Sunderland plays the role of municipal advocate. All municipal partners in the MWV will look to AMANS to provide a fair and reasonable representation of their collective and individual needs. Metaphorically, this is the role of a "barometer", the most accurate and reliable "reading" of the overall municipal climate vis-à-vis the MWV's goals, policies and actions. The AMANS Executive Director's secondary role will be as the administrative leader of the project. Other responsibilities include:
- Liaise with municipal partners, AMANS Executive, Department of Municipal Affairs and other stakeholders
- Provide the MWV Advisory Committee with "readings" of the municipal partner's needs, desires, and problems
- Advise the Advisory Committee on matters of the administrative process
- Provide basic administrative support
- Communicate policies to stakeholders
- Email:
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The Municipal Website Venture is administered through the Association of Municipal Administrators (AMANS), a professional, nonpartisan association dedicated to excellence in municipal administration, in partnership with the Department of Municipal Affairs.
This allows the MWV to be flexible, able to act quickly, and maintain full autonomy.
Municipal Website Advisory Committee
The MWV Advisory Committee's primary role is leadership. The Advisory Committee will endeavour to clarify the vision and mission of the venture and to make strategic course corrections as needed to achieve its mandate. Leadership will also include striving to meet the needs of the goals of its administration and governance. The Municipal Website Advisory Committee includes:
- Chris Frotten, Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Barrington – Chair
- Alison Grant, Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Communications, Town of Truro
- Christian Taylor, Senior Systems Analyst, East Hants
- Darrell Cole, Corporate Communications Officer, Municipality of Cumberland
- Jay Redmond, IT Manager, Town of Truro
- Thomas Martin, representative from the Dalhousie School of Public Administration to the AMANS Board of Directors
- Nick Ruder, Policy Analyst, AMANS, ex officio non-voting member
- Jeff Sunderland, Executive Director, AMANS, ex officio non-voting member
- Les Coleman, Municipal Website Coordinator, AMANS, ex officio non-voting member
The MWV Advisory Committee's responsibilities include:
- Developing strategies, setting goals, targets and priorities
- Communicating Mission/Vision internally and externally
- Direction and coordination of staff, financial and technical resources
- Crafting and administering policies
- Budget preparation
- Accountability reports to the AMA Executive Board
- Liaising with Municipal and Provincial Partners
- Examine and assess stakeholder needs
- Training Program
- Marketing
- Promotion
Association of Municipal Administrators Nova Scotia (AMANS)
The Association of Municipal Administrators Nova Scotia is a professional, non-partisan association dedicated to excellence in municipal administration. The AMANS is mandated to continue to improve the professionalism of people working in municipal governments. Its membership of over 165 is drawn from municipal units, the Department of Municipal Affairs, and other professionals in the field. Membership is open to professionals involved in the administration of municipal government in Nova Scotia and includes CAOs/Clerks and Deputies, Financial Staff, Administrative Assistants and other positions.
AMA plays an important role in the professional development of municipal staff and, therefore, provides value to municipalities and NSFM. The Association is involved in training opportunities for members, provides forums for exchanging ideas and serves as a valuable resource to municipal elected officials. The AMA is often called upon to assist with NSFM and DMA projects. The AMANS is incorporated under the Societies Act and is governed by by-laws approved by its membership. The Association has an elected President, Vice-President, Past President and an Executive Committee representing ten regions around the province. The Past President of the NFSM serves on an AMA Executive Committee and vice versa.
AMANS is staffed by an Executive Director, Manager of Professional Development and Education, Municipal Website Coordinator, Municipal Wellness Coordinator, Manager of Accessibility, Equity, Anti-Racism Program and a Senior Policy Analyst and Administrative Assistant. Key Stakeholders include the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities, the Department of Municipal Affairs, Dalhousie University College of Continuing Education and all municipalities in Nova Scotia.
