Whereas the provincial government establishes the legislative framework under which all local governments derive their operational authority; And whereas the provincial government has recently enacted significant new, or amended, laws, regulations andor policies which have had a profound effect on local governments across the province; And whereas the provincial government has signaled its intent to undertake a significant review of all provincial statutes over the coming years: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request that the provincial government commit to review its consultation processes withinvolving local governments, especially as they relate to legislative or regulatory changes that impact local governments, in order to facilitate better engagement practices, increase transparency amongst all interest holders, and, as a result, enable the richer, more timely exchange of information in order to benefit all parties involved in such processes.
