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.
Year
2018
Number
B148
Sponsor(s)
Coquitlam
Convention Decision
Endorsed
Committee Decision
Referred to Presidents Committee