On behalf of the GFOABC Board and staff, thank you for your participation and engagement in our programs, events, and member benefits. Your involvement — through the Annual Conference, Boot Camp, webinars, and the Online Forum — continues to strengthen our community of local government finance professionals across British Columbia.
Membership in GFOABC connects you to the tools, knowledge, and network you need to excel in local government finance. Together, we've built a community that has grown 62% since 2017 — a testament to the shared belief in member-to-member connection, continuous learning, and leadership development that form the foundation of GFOABC's mission.
Explore the benefits below and see how being part of this community can help you advance your skills, strengthen your organization, and make a greater impact in your local government.
Member Benefits at a Glance
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Annual Conference & Trade Show
Each year, GFOABC's Annual Conference brings together local government finance professionals from across BC for breakout sessions, keynote presentations, networking, and the trade show. It is the premier gathering for the profession in the province.
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Boot Camp
GFOABC's flagship residential program for finance professionals stepping into or growing within local government. A week of intensive, practitioner-led learning grounded in BC legislation and the GFOABC Leadership Competency Framework.
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Strategic Financial Leadership
A cohort-based, applied leadership development program for finance professionals ready to lead with vision and strategy. Includes a 3-day in-person workshop, virtual sessions, personalized coaching, and mentorship over a 10-month journey.
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Webinars & Forums
Topic-specific forums covering accounting and auditing, collections, financial planning, investing, procurement, and more. Complimentary for members, with recordings available through MemberLINK.
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Online Forum
GFOABC's peer-to-peer knowledge hub where members ask questions, share best practices, and learn from colleagues facing the same challenges. Members from local governments across BC actively contribute — answers come from real-world experience.
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Newsletters & Publications
Stay informed with the weekly Forward Plan email newsletter and the quarterly Dollars & Sense Perspective magazine — featuring member articles, industry updates, and insights from practitioners across BC.
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MemberLINK Resources
Access member-only resources including policy and bylaw samples, RFP samples, webinar recordings, and training materials. MemberLINK is your portal for the practical tools that support your day-to-day work.
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Awards & Recognition
Each year, GFOABC recognizes members and partners who demonstrate excellence, innovation, and dedication to local government finance. Awards are presented at the Annual Conference across five categories.
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GFOABC membership is organization-based. When a local government joins as a member organization, all finance staff within that organization receive member benefits including program pricing, forum access, and resource access.
Membership runs on a calendar year. The renewal period opens each November, and the fee schedule is available through the MemberLINK portal.
Membership Renewal
The renewal period for 2026 membership is now open. For the renewal letter, fee schedule, and to update your organization profile, visit MemberLINK.
If you have questions about your renewal or need help updating your profile, contact us.
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