Testimonials
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Loranne Hilton
- March 12, 2016
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No CommentsGary Nason served the District of Oak Bay in the role of Chief Election Officer for the 2014 Local Government Election. Gary’s vast experience with the myriad of details involved in election preparation and proceedings, along with his excellent ability to communicate with candidates, residents and staff alike resulted in a very professional, well run election.
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Ruth Malli
- January 6, 2016
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Recruitment and hiring is all about finding the right fit, Jerrys’ keen insights, contacts and knowledge about local government led us to a great hire. He is not afraid to speak knowledge to power and that is invaluable.
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Gord Schoberg
- January 6, 2016
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Jerry Berry Consulting was engaged by FortisBC from 2012 to 2016 to assist with the negotiation of municipal operating agreements with 26 municipalities on Vancouver Island where FortisBC operates distribution gas lines. Specifically, Jerry took the lead with the following:
1. Liaising with municipalities to inform them of the project, seek to build consensus with respect to the negotiations process and operating issues;
2. Worked with current and past City of Nanaimo staff and elected officials to ensure factual information was conveyed, and develop a negotiating strategy with City of Nanaimo staff taking the lead to facilitate negotiations with FortisBC regarding operating issues;
3. Communicated frequently and effectively with FortisBC regarding the political landscape on Vancouver Island, and various issues and aspirations within municipalities, and how the FortisBC negotiations could be done effectively considering this landscape;
4. Engaged a local City Manager as a champion to communicate with his peers and ensure all agreements were executed with out changes being made
5. To communicate legal positions of municipalities concerning several issues and to help frame an acceptable application to the BC Utilities Commission that would be palatable to all 26 municipalities.
To achieve these results Jerry communicated with all stakeholders and FortisBC very effectively. He drew from his vast experience as a City Manager and other roles to understand the political landscape and to assist the negotiating process by acting as a unbiased voice, thus building on his credibility from City Staff and Elected Officials and also FortisBC.
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Julian deCocq
- January 6, 2016
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I want to thank you for sharing your wisdom and carefully honed facilitation skills at our Council “Check Up” session. From the feedback I got, people were happy with the delivery and outcomes. From a purely administrative point of view, I congratulate you on hitting the nail on many occasions throughout the day. You picked up on some of the different personalities nicely and conveyed an atmosphere of trust. If we are able to finish this term with the positive sense I was getting then I would say this will have been a very positive 4 year term. Thanks again Jerry
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