Legislative amendments to development approvals processes
Proposed legislative amendments introduced on October 26, 2021, as part of Bill 26, Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, provide local governments with new options to streamline development approvals processes. Read more
Legislative amendments would require Code of Conduct consideration
The Government of BC introduced legislative amendments to the Community Charter, Vancouver Charter and Local Government Act that would require local governments to consider adopting or updating a Code of Conduct within 6 months after their first regular council or regional district board meeting. This proposed new requirement responds to a resolution (SR3) that was endorsed by the UBCM membership at the 2021 convention.
Consistent with the Prime Minister’s 2020 commitment to enhance transparency, accountability and trust in police, the RCMP is moving forward to equip its members with body worn cameras (BWC). Implementing BWCs will have financial impacts for local governments. UBCM has been involved in this process through participation on a Public Safety Canada working group. Read more
Electoral Area Directors' Forum 2022
UBCM’s Electoral Area Directors’ Forum returns in 2022 as an in-person event on February 8 (afternoon) and February 9 (morning). The event provides an opportunity to discuss common issues and share potential solutions, and is open to regional district chairs, electoral area directors and alternates, and regional district staff. Read more
Asset Management BC Conference Series
Asset Management BC will be offering an online conference series next month on “Risks and Rewards; Delivering Services Sustainably.” The series will zero in on mitigating risk and augmenting rewards in three distinct asset groups: Human Capital; Natural Capital; and Physical Capital. Read more
RCMP Contract Management Committee update
On July 20 and August 30, 2021, the RCMP Local Government Contract Management Committee met with provincial and RCMP representatives to discuss issues related to the RCMP contract and policing in British Columbia. Key issues discussed at the meeting are summarized in this article. Read more
Rail proximity guidelines questionnaire
Local governments are invited to complete a brief survey to indicate awareness and use of rail proximity guidelines. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) are preparing to update the guidelines for 2023, and are seeking input to identify areas for improvement and change. Read more
