Become a Member

To become an AMANS member please fill out a membership application form linked below. Membership dues are based on the type of membership that is applied for. For a detailed list of our membership categories, please see below. All new memberships are charged a $16 + HST processing fee, which is submitted with your membership application.

Membership Registration Form

Benefits of Being an AMANS Member

Benefits of joining AMANS include, but are not limited to:

Access to services that serve your broader organization
Access to Policy advice, best practices, manuals, & resources
Ability to participate in the Municipal Website Venture
Access to our Wellness Program resources
Access to our membership listserv, which provides a platform for idea generation and question forum
Training and professional development to improve your professionalism and skills as a government employee
Discounts for training and conferences
Opportunities to network with other municipal staff
Belonging to an organization that is dedicated to excellence in municipal administration

Membership Categories

Full Member $340

A Full Member is a person who is employed by, or under contract with a rural or regional municipality, town or village and is a municipal manager. Municipal Managers are defined as leaders and decision-makers who have the knowledge and understanding of governmental, political and community systems. A municipal manager is charged with responsibilities that pertain to the administration of Council policies, inter-governmental relations and/or the delivery of programs that are directly related to the operation and/or delivery of services at the municipal government level.

Associate Member $290

An Associate Member is a person who does not qualify as a Full Member and is employed by, or under contract with a rural or regional municipality, town or village. An Associate Member can also be defined as a person who is employed by the Province of Nova Scotia, an educational institute, a quasi-municipal organization or a professional municipal association or the non-profit sector in a field that is related to municipal government.

Retired Membership $0 - $100

A Retired Member shall be an individual who is in receipt of a municipal retirement pension, or equivalent and must be fully retired from the workforce. Following retirement, if the member takes on employment for a continuous six-month period, or longer, they will no longer be qualified as a retired member. In order to qualify as a retired member you must have been an AMA member for at least five years prior to retirement. If you have been a member for more than five years, but less than 15 the cost is $100. If you have been an AMANS member for more than 15 years, prior to retirement, there is no cost associated with your membership. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register as a retired member.

Corporate Membership $465

A Corporate Membership is open to individuals not employed in municipal administration but who work closely with municipal administrators in the private sector.

Student Membership $50

A Student Member is an individual who does not qualify for a Full or Associate Membership and is enrolled in and attending a post-secondary institution on a full-time basis. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register as a student member.

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