New Details on RCMP Contract Emerging
Three emerging issues coming out of the new RCMP contract - pension plans, medical coverage and severance packages - are being monitored closely by the Local Government Contract Management Committee (LGCMC), as they will have a direct impact on local government policing costs. Read More
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Legislation Takes Aim at Problem Properties
The Government of British Columbia has introduced legislation that would see the creation of a provincial unit to investigate and work with property owners to curb threatening and dangerous activities. The Community Safety Act comes in response to a resolution endorsed by UBCM's membership (2009-B66, "Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods") calling for legislative improvements to address public safety issues resulting from problem addresses such as drug houses. Read More
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UBCM Targets Elected Officials for Member Survey
Local government elected officials and senior staff have less than a week to submit feedback via the UBCM Member Survey. The survey closes Monday, March 4, 2013, and we are canvassing local governments-particularly elected officials-to provide direction on the organization's activities and services. Read More
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Register Now for the UBCM Benefits Conference
UBCM is excited to host its Benefits Conference, Thursday, April 18th and Friday, April 19th at the River Rock Hotel in Richmond, BC. The River Rock Hotel is just minutes from the airport and offers direct access to downtown Vancouver, via the Canada Line.
The Conference is intended to provide a learning opportunity and to inspire new ideas for local government staff and others who are responsible for group benefit plans. Please visit the UBCM Benefits Conference Registration Form for registration and additional information.
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Still Time to Participate in Survey Month
February is Survey Month. But what does that really mean for BC local governments? Every February, UBCM asks senior local government staff to complete a range of surveys on local government operations and administration. The data collected is then made freely available in the Surveys & Statistics section of the CivicInfo BC website. The purpose of the surveys is to provide local governments with high-quality, practical information for research and decision-making. In addition, UBCM uses the survey data to advocate on behalf of the needs and challenges expressed by you, our member local governments. Read More
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Be Part of the Solution at Housing Affordability Symposium
Concerned about the lack of affordable housing in your community? Be part of the solution on March 14-15 at the Housing Affordability Symposium, designed to help local governments and industry take action to make housing within the means of all British Columbians. Diverse and interactive content looks at the impact of shifting demographics and changing needs in the housing market and highlights successful solutions to adapt in any community. From changing neighbourhoods, increasing density and zoning, to policies that incentivize an adequate supply of rental housing, both staff and councils will gain practical and actionable tools to use in community planning. Register now, or visit withinyourmeans.ca for more information.
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