This online course, developed by UBCM, LGMA, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, introduces the principles that support responsible conduct by local elected officials in BC. The interactive course is based on real-life scenarios in which learners are part of the story. The access code is VV81-5TFM.
These fact sheets provide an easy-to-read overview of local government operations, covering subjects like the role and powers of elected officials, taxation, planning process, policing and bylaws. The guides are updated every four years, in conjunction with local government general elections. Download the full guide, or view the Fact Sheets page for individual chapters.
Regularly hosted webinars are posted to our YouTube page as a resource for local governments. Most webinars are focused on the details of funding programs administered by UBCM. Some webinars discuss current policy-related issues.
The Local Government Leadership Academy is a leadership development initiative that aims to provide local elected officials and senior administrators with comprehensive, timely and dedicated leadership development opportunities throughout their terms of office/employment in the interest of improving governance at the local level.
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This booklet provides an excellent overview of local government in BC in an easy-to-read, colourfully illustrated format. If your group or community seeks a succinct guide to how local governments operate and how community members can get involved, this resource may be just what you need. Perfect for newly elected officials, the general public, schools or presentations.
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This book is meant to introduce and increase awareness of the activities and services performed by the participating organizations in support of local governments in British Columbia.
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Robert L. Bish and Eric G. Clemens' seminal work is a complete primer on all levels of local government, from municipalities and regional districts to school districts and First Nations governments. The authors explain how government works and examine its role in our society.
The fourth edition (2008) clearly describes the local decisions that affect our quality of life. How efficiently does your community manage its water supply, road construction, or fire department? Local Government in British Columbia raises important questions and is an indispensable resource for public servants, educators, community groups, and all those interested in how the system works and how it could work better.
