Purpose of the Fund
The UBCM-FCM Small Communities Travel Fund provides financial support to local government elected officials from BC attending Federation of Canadian Municipalities board and standing committee meetings. Established in 1989, the Fund has recently been reviewed and the following changes are effective September 1, 2017:
- Reduction in the voluntary annual dues fee from $0.0175 to $0.01 per capita;
- Inclusion of additional eligible expenses; and
- Changes to eligibility criteria.
Fund Contributions
FCM collects voluntary annual dues from BC local governments to support the Fund. Collected funds are turned over to UBCM, where the Fund is administered.
Eligible Recipients
To be eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses recipients must be:
- A local government elected official;
- From a community with a population of 55,000 or less;
- From a community that contributes to the Fund; and
- Elected to FCM’s Board OR appointed to an FCM Standing Committee.
Eligible Expenses
The Fund covers the following expenses related to attending FCM Board and Standing Committee meetings:
- Airfare (including associated luggage fees)
- Hotel accommodation
- Mileage, parking and ground transportation
Ineligible Expenses
The Fund does not reimburse expenses incurred for food, per diems, etc., nor does the Fund cover any costs associated with attending the FCM’s Annual Conference or ad hoc Committees. These expenses are the responsibility of the elected official or their local government.
UBCM Contact
To submit a claim form or for further information on the Fund, please contact Hervinder Bains, Chief Financial Officer, UBCM (604-270-8226, ext. 106).