Whereas local governments regularly correspond with provincial ministries on matters that directly impact service delivery to residents; And whereas inconsistent and delayed responses from provincial ministries can hinder effective decision-making, delay projects, and create uncertainty for local governments, stakeholders, and the public, even in cases where acknowledgment or interim updates could help manage expectations: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request that the Province of British Columbia establish standardized service expectations for ministries regarding response timelines to local government correspondence, including timely acknowledgements, clear points of contact, and regular status updates when full responses require additional time.
