Non-treaty First Nations Participation in UBCM

Whereas the Union of British Columbia Municipalities recognized and receives membership from treaty First Nation governments in BC; And whereas non-treaty First Nation governments should be recognized the same as treaty First Nations, municipalities and regional districts when it comes to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities: Therefore be it resolved that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities formally recognize that both treaty, and non-treaty First Nation governments may meet the following UBCM membership criteria: aelected representation; bability to tax; and cability to exercise regulatory power or provide local services; And be it further resolved that UBCM, in the spirit of reconciliation and relationship building, inform First Nation governments of the UBCM membership criteria; and advise those First Nations that meet the criteria and agree to pay annual dues, that they may apply to join the UBCM.