AGENDA
Wednesday, January 24
Pre-Conference Hike
8:30 a.m. | Lobby
Registration Opens
9 a.m. | Canyon Pre-function
Lunch on Your Own
11:30 a.m.
Building Your Organization’s Awareness: Autism Certification
1 – 2:15 p.m. | Canyon Ballroom
Sponsor Networking Break
2:15 – 3:30 p.m. | Canyon Pre-function
Leadership Traits/Tactics
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Canyon Ballroom
Harvard Reception
4:45 – 5:45 p.m. | Juniper Room
Welcome Reception
5:45 – 7 p.m. | Oak Creek Canyon
Thursday, January 25
Continental Breakfast
8 a.m. | Canyon Pre-function
Corners
8:15 – 9:30 a.m.
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Associate’s Corner
8:15 – 9:30 a.m. | TBD
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Assistant/Deputy Manager’s Corner
8:15 – 9:30 a.m. | TBD -
Manager’s Corner
8:15 – 9:30 a.m. | TBD
Corners Updates
9:30 – 10 a.m. | Canyon Ballroom
Workforce Planning: Building a Leadership Pipeline
10 – 10:50 a.m. | Canyon Ballroom
Moving from Department Head to City Manager: Is This for You?
11 a.m. – Noon | Canyon Ballroom
Presider:
Jan Perkins, ASU Harrell Hutchinson Visiting Fellow
Lunch & Annual Business Meeting
12:15 – 1:30 p.m. | Tequa Ballroom
Artificial Intelligence
1:30 – 3 p.m. | Canyon Ballroom
Senior Advisor Meetings
1:45 – 4:30 p.m. | Aster
Sponsor Networking Break
3 – 3:30 p.m. | Canyon Pre-function
Asking the Necessary Questions: How to Navigate Bond and Ballot Initiatives
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Canyon Ballroom
ACMA Board Meeting
4:45 – 5:45 p.m. | TBD
Reception
6 p.m. | Canyon Pre-function and Patio
Dinner & Awards Ceremony
7 p.m. | Canyon Ballroom
Friday, January 26
Continental Breakfast
7:30 a.m. | Canyon Pre-function
Operating in This Economic Environment
8 – 9:15 a.m. | Canyon Ballroom
Economic Outlook
9:20 – 10:20 a.m. | Canyon Ballroom
Legislative Update
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Canyon Ballroom
Conference Concludes
11:45 a.m.
Hotel
Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
90 Ridge Trail Dr, Sedona AZ 86351
The conference rate is $229 per night for 1-person occupancy. This rate includes the $20 resort fee but not applicable taxes and fees. To make your hotel reservation, please click here. The conference block closes on Sunday, December 24, 2023. All reservations or cancellations must be made with the hotel by this date.
The hotel block fills up fast! We recommend registering and booking your hotel room as soon as possible. Please note that you may only book one room per full conference attendee.
Rates
Member- $400
Non-member Government Employee – $470
Retired Member– $295
Student – $115
Child Evening – $55
Child Full – $100
Spouse/Guest Evening Only – $90
Spouse/Guest Full– $195
Sponsor – $470
Registration Deadlines
Conference registration closes on January 12, 2024.
Cancellations must be received in writing prior to January 12, 2024, to receive a partial refund.
No refunds will be provided after this date.
Conference Cancellation:
Advance registrants unable to attend the Conference are eligible to receive a partial refund of your registration fee by sending a written request January 12, 2024. If a written cancellation request is received on or before January 12, 2024, a $30 processing fee will be charged regardless of the reason for cancellation (including medical emergencies).
Registrants who are unable to attend the conference may appoint a substitute. There will be no refunds for any cancellation after January 12, 2024. Cancellations must be emailed to info@azmanagement.org. Cancellations will not be accepted by telephone.
