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Elections Expense Limits, Compensation Highlight Executive Meeting
 

UBCM Executive held its quarterly meeting February 12-13, 2015 in Richmond.  The Executive provided direction on a variety of policy matters, including the need for a submission by UBCM to the Special Committee on Local Elections Expense limits; a commitment to work with the province on the issue of local government compensation; and a decision to maintain UBCM's current Convention resolutions process.  Read more  

Gas Tax Fund, Asset Management Workshops Set to Begin
 

Registration is now open for workshops in seven communities that will explore the Federal Gas Tax Fund and Asset Management in British Columbia. The events will be held through March and April in the communities of Abbotsford, Nanaimo, Kelowna, Cranbrook, Prince George, Fort St. John and Terrace.  Read more 

Former Merritt Councillor, Mayor Passes Away
 

Harry Kroeker, who held public office with the City of Merritt for 21 years, passed away last weekend.  Mr. Kroeker served as Alderman, Councillor and Mayor during his years of elected service.  Kroeker also was a elected President of the Southern Interior Local Government Association and served on UBCM's Executive for two terms. Read more 

Survey: Healthy Built Environment Linkages Toolkit
 

The Provincial Health Services Authority is asking local governments to complete a short survey to find out more about how the Healthy Built Environment Linkages Toolkit has been used, possible impacts on built environment awareness and decision making processes, and which components have been most helpful for different stakeholders. Read more 

Minutes of 2014 UBCM Convention
 

UBCM has published the minutes of the 2014 UBCM Annual Convention on our website. The Convention minutes are the official record of all the business sessions of the 2014 UBCM Annual Convention, including resolutions and policy debate. A PDF version of the minutes has also been distributed to all UBCM members.

Funding & Resources Update
 

Each month we provide an update on application and final report deadlines for UBCM funding programs, and information on other programs or resources that may be of interest to local governments and First Nations. Read more 

March 4, 2015
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