Managing Policing Contract Costs Through Engagement in RCMP Collective Bargaining

Whereas under the BC Police Act, municipalities with a population of over 5,000 are responsible for providing and bearing the necessary expenses of policing and law enforcement within their municipal boundaries; And whereas under the Municipal Police Service Agreement, the provincial government may subcontract the RCMP to municipalities to achieve this requirement an agreement that the vast majority of municipalities over 5,000 in population in BC utilize: Therefore be it resolved that in an effort to manage contract costs to municipalities, that UBCM lobby the federal government to meaningfully engage with provinces and territories during RCMP collective bargaining processes.