Foreign Government Financial Sponsorship

Whereas the Union of BC Municipalities UBCM was founded in 1905 to serve as the voice of local government in British Columbia; And whereas the UBCM must retain public confidence that it is acting in the best interests of the residents of British Columbia; And whereas the UBCM currently accepts financial sponsorship and facilitates a reception for UBCM convention delegates from a foreign government; And whereas this financial sponsorship and reception may create the perception of influence from a foreign government: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM end its practice of accepting financial sponsorship and facilitating receptions from foreign governments.