Whereas local governments currently set remuneration for elected officials through a variety of ways, without the benefit of parameters or a consistent, province-wide approach; And whereas the concept of elected officials voting on their own salaries raises many concerns among residents, and can have the effect of diminishing trust in local government; And whereas an independent process available province-wide could give citizens more confidence that remuneration for elected local government officials is determined in a fair and reasonable way: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM examine the issue of local government elected-official remuneration and establish an independent process that can assist local governments in setting fair and equitable remuneration for elected officials.
