Protection of Archaeological Resources

Year
2006
Number
B121
Sponsor(s)
Islands Trust

WHEREAS the lack of a predictable process for the protection of archaeological resources during the land development process is of growing concern to First Nations, local governments and private property owners; AND WHEREAS local governments do not have adequate tools to protect archaeological resources during their management of the land development process: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the UBCM request that the provincial government amend the Local Government Act to enable local governments to designate Development Permit Areas for the protection of archaeological resources.

Convention Decision
Withdrawn