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February 13, 2013
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Minister Bennett Provides Update on Elections Legislation

 

The UBCM Executive met with Minister Bill Bennett on January 23rd to discuss the status of local government elections legislation, the BC Ferries' Horseshoe Bay terminal and receive the provincial responses to the resolutions endorsed by the 2012 UBCM Convention. Read More 

Throne Speech Highlights Potential of LNG  

   

The Honourable Judith Guichon, B.C.'s Lieutenant-Governor, delivered the government's priorities for the last legislative session before May's provincial election yesterday. The speech focused on the potential benefits of development of the liquid natural gas industry in British Columbia, and the creation of a British Columbia Prosperity Fund. The fund is projected to begin collecting royalties from liquid natural gas industries in 2017.   Read More 

UBCM Issues RFP to Host 2014 Convention  

 

UBCM is issuing a 2014 Host Community Request for Proposals for September 22-26, 2014.  Read More 

Triennial UBCM Member Survey Now Open

 

Take the  UBCM Member Survey! Responses welcome prior to Monday, March 4, 2013. 

Every three years, in the year following a local government election, UBCM surveys its members about UBCM's overall performance, and how well the organization is achieving its values, vision and purpose. In addition, UBCM uses the survey to seek feedback on the services we deliver, such as our website or weekly email newsletter.  Read More
 
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Events

Electoral Area Directors' Meeting
Feb. 19 - 20, 2013
Richmond, BC

LGLA Forum - Leading Through Relationships
Richmond, BC
Feb. 20 - 22, 2013

RD CEO/CAO Forum
March 19 - 20, 2013
Victoria, BC


 

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