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Long Service Nominee Process Now Open
June 19, 2013
Over the years, UBCM has presented Certificates of Appreciation to a select list of local government elected officials who have served on a Council or Board for a total period of 25 years or more. In 2010, the Executive added an additional awards category recognizing local government leadership for 35+ years.
Nominations are now being accepted to the Long Service Awards (25 years) and Special Long Service Awards (35+ years). Local government administrators are asked to advise UBCM of the names of any persons who they feel would qualify for this award. -
Convention Session Proposal Deadline Approaching
June 19, 2013
This is a reminder that the UBCM Session Proposal process will close this coming Friday, June 21. There are two opportunities for session participation at the 2013 Convention: workshops and clinics. Those wishing to propose a session are asked to review the session proposal process and submit a proposal online.
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Which Forum is For You? Topics Invited for 2013 Convention
June 19, 2013
Tuesday September 17th is Forum Day at UBCM Convention. Whether you are an electoral area director, city mayor, councillor from a small community, or from somewhere in-between, UBCM has the right forum for you. UBCM values the diversity within our membership and, to meet your needs, dedicates Tuesday morning to bring together similar local governments for peer-driven problem solving.
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Update on National RCMP Contract Management Committee
June 12, 2013
The National Contract Management Committee met the week of May 6th 2013, and local government representatives from Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia were in attendance. The following summary highlights key issues discussed at the meeting.
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Interested in Serving on the UBCM Executive?
June 12, 2013
At the Annual Convention, UBCM members elect an Executive to ensure the directions set by the general membership are carried forward for the coming year. If you are interested in being part of the Executive for 2013-2014, please review the Call For Nominations. The deadline for advance nominations is Wednesday July 31, 2013.
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UBCM President Welcomes Appointment of Coralee Oakes
June 7, 2013
Union of BC Municipalities President Mary Sjostrom has congratulated Coralee Oakes, MLA-elect for Cariboo North, on her appointment as Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Premier Christy Clark appointed Oakes as part of British Columbia's new cabinet announced today. Cabinet will be sworn in on Monday.
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Visits to 47 UBCM Members Underway
June 5, 2013
Each spring, UBCM staff fan out around the province to meet with Chief Administrative Officers and other local staff. The meetings provide an excellent opportunity for UBCM to gather feedback on our effectiveness, to hear about local policy and program issues, and discuss the key priorities in our work plan. This year, staff from our Richmond and Victoria offices will be visiting 47 communities - nearly one quarter of our membership.
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UBCM Ramps Up Gas Tax Fund Website
June 5, 2013
Over the first nine years of the program, the Gas Tax Fund is delivering nearly $1.6 Billion to BC communities. As the program is set to continue to grow beyond 2014, UBCM has redeveloped our Gas Tax Fund webpages to provide more information. Reports are now available on every project that has utilized Gas Tax funds up to 2012. We have also provided the reports in a variety of formats to make searching and comparison easier. How important is this program to BC communities? The allocated funding stream alone has already funded over 1500 local infrastructure projects.
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Metro Vancouver and UBCM testify on Bill S-8: The Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act
May 29, 2013
On May 23, UBCM joined Metro Vancouver in testifying to the House of Commons' Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development in Ottawa regarding local government concerns around Bill S-8: The Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act. The bill provides for the development of federal regulations governing the provision of drinking water, water quality standards and the disposal of waste water in First Nations communities.
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Packaging and Printed Paper: Market Clearing Price Presentation
May 29, 2013
Multi-Material BC (MMBC) will be holding a meeting on June 7th to present the market-clearing price financial incentives for the provision of packaging and printed paper (PPP) collection services. Local governments can participate in person or via webcast by registering online.
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