Request for the Province to Set Standards for Municipal Council Remuneration

Whereas UBCM has developed a Council and Board Remuneration Guide and despite excellent best practice suggestions Councils are still required to vote on their remuneration; And whereas this system creates political pressure due to perceived conflict of interest by the public, which often results in remuneration rates not adequately compensating the workload; And whereas accurate compensation for time commitment could help to reduce barriers to running for local office and attract diverse candidates: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request that the Province set a standardized rates grid based on transparent criteria for local government elected-official remuneration.