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Agenda: Wednesday

Wednesday, January 22, 2025


Pre-Conference Hike
8:30 AM | Meet in Lobby


Registration Opens
9:00 AM | Canyon Pre-function


Lunch on Your Own
11:30 AM


Innovative Strategies Dealing with Public Safety and Crime
1:00 - 2:15 PM | Canyon Ballroom


Sponsor Networking Break
2:15 - 3:00 PM | Canyon Pre-function


Interactive Ethics for Managers
3:00 - 4:30 PM | Canyon Ballroom


Harvard Reception
4:45 - 5:45 PM | Sycamore Room


ASU, NAU, U of A Faculty and Student Reception
4:45 - 5:45 PM | Juniper Room


Welcome Reception
5:45 - 7:00 PM | Oak Creek Canyon


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Agenda: Thursday

Thursday, January 23, 2025


Coffee and Conversation: Forging Community Partnerships in Northern Arizona
7:15 AM | Juniper Room


Continental Breakfast
7:30 - 8:15 AM | Canyon Pre-function


Corner Discussions
8:15 - 9:30 AM


  • Associate Members Corner | Canyon Ballroom

    Allows all Associate Members – from those serving in leadership roles as directors to those starting out in city, town and county management – to discuss issues related to their careers in public service or their position in an informal setting.

  • Assistant/Deputy Managers Corner | Dry Creek Canyon

    Allows city, town and county assistant and deputy managers to discuss issues related to their position in an informal setting.

  • Managers Corner | Oak Creek Canyon

    Allows city, town and county managers to discuss issues related to their position in an informal setting.

Break
10:00 - 10:15 AM | Canyon Pre-function


Corner Updates
10:15 - 10:30 AM | Grand Ballroom


Personal Security in the Digital Age: Protecting Managers from Targeted Harassment
10:30 – 11:45 AM | Canyon Ballroom


Lunch & Annual Business Meeting
12:00 – 1:30 PM | Tequa Ballroom


Negotiating Manager Contracts: Strategies for Success
1:45 - 3:00 PM | Canyon Ballroom


Senior Advisor Meetings
1:45 - 4:30 PM | Sycamore Room


Sponsor Networking Break
3:00 - 3:30 PM | Canyon Pre-function


Emerging Challenges Facing the Next Generation of Municipal Managers
3:30 - 4:30 PM | Canyon Ballroom


ACMA Board Meeting
4:45 – 5:45 PM | Juniper Room


Reception
6:00 - 7:00 PM | Canyon Pre-function and Patio


Dinner & Awards Ceremony
7:00 PM | Canyon Ballroom


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Agenda: Friday

Friday, January 24, 2025


Continental Breakfast
7:30 - 8:00 AM | Canyon Pre-function


Managing Expectations with Council
8:00 - 9:15 AM | Canyon Ballroom


Economic Update & Outlook
9:20 – 10:20 AM | Canyon Ballroom


Legislative Update
10:30 – 11:30 AM | Canyon Ballroom


Conference Concludes
11:45 AM


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Hotel

Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
90 Ridge Trail Drive Sedona, Arizona 86351 USA
Phone: 928-284-4040


The conference rate is $234 plus tax. The special ACMA rate is available for booking before December 22, 2024. To make your hotel reservation Click here

The hotel block fills up fast! We recommend registering and booking your hotel room as soon as possible.


You must be registered for the conference to receive a room at the Hilton.

Please note that you may only book one room per full conference attendee.


The hotel group rate will end December 22, 2024. Online registration will close January 10, 2025.


Rates

Member- $410

Non-member Government Employee – $475

Retired Member– $295

Student – $115

Child Evening – $55

Child Full – $100

Spouse/Guest Evening Only – $95

Spouse/Guest Full– $200

Sponsor – $485



Registration Deadlines

Conference registration closes on January 10, 2025.

Cancellations must be received in writing prior to January 10, 2025 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 by January 10, 2025 If a written cancellation request is received on or before January 10, 2025, 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 10, 2025. Cancellations must be emailed to info@azmanagement.org. Cancellations will not be accepted by telephone.