Whereas UBCM was established to represent local governments of all sizes and from all areas of the province, but elected officials from small and remote areas are not equally able to attend in person conferences; And whereas UBCM has recognized the importance of reducing GHG emissions in response to the global climate emergency, but there are significant GHG emissions associated with travel and accommodation at conferences: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM establish options for electronic attendance at the annual UBCM conference that, at a minimum, give access to all speeches and informational presentations, and to online voting for officers, in order to reduce barriers and allow for broader democratic participation in the organization and reduce GHG emissions.
