Referendum for the Replacement of Fire Apparatus

Whereas local governments need to replace aging fire apparatus to ensure continued effective emergency response capabilities; And whereas pursuant to local government legislation, a referendum is required for the authorization to spend public funds to replace fire apparatus, and the process of holding a referendum can bring significant costs to local governments, in particular small communities: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM ask the provincial government to remove the requirement to hold a referendum to replace fire apparatus for local governments under 15,000 in population.