The UBCM Fact Sheets is a publication for our members which provides easy-to-read and easy-to-understand information on local government operations. Subjects include the role and powers of elected officials, taxation, planning process, policing, and bylaws. The Fact Sheets are updated every 4 years, in conjunction with local government general elections.
Local Government Fact Sheets 2022 (combined)
For individual fact sheets, please see the following:
01 Statutory Basis of Local Government
02 Elected Officials
03 Council
04 Meetings
05 Committees
06 Bylaws
07 Financial Planning & Accounting
08 Local Government Revenues & Expenses
09 Policing
10 Assessment
11 Taxation
12 Capital Expenditures, Borrowing & Contracts
13 The Municipal Finance Authority
14 Conflict of Interest
15 Responsible Conduct
16 Regional Districts
17 Improvement Districts
18 Public Hearings
19 Statutory Officials
20 Local Boards & Commissions
21 Local Government Facts & Figures
22 Glossary
23 Local Government Calendar
24 Legislative Process
25 Land Use Regulation
26 Planning & Procedures
27 Licensing
28 Bylaw Adjudication
29 Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA)