Review of the BC Library Act

Whereas the current Library Act presents challenges for small rural municipal Councils to meet the obligations of the Library Act; And whereas rural municipal libraries generally service areas beyond municipal boundaries, should have the opportunity to apply for an exemption within the Library Act: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM petition the Province of British Columbia to review the Library Act and incorporate amendments that add flexibility or support mechanisms to address the challenge of finding adult residents or electors to serve on the library board of a small municipality.