Travel Cost Equalization for UBCM Conventions

Whereas direct interaction and discussions between local government elected representatives and the Premier, Provincial Government staff from Ministries, Agencies, Commissions and Corporations MACC at UBCM conventions are key to understanding important unique and collective local government issues, goals and priorities; And whereas low revenue and rural communities find it cost prohibitive to incur the costs of flights, accommodation, registration and per diems required in order for local government elected officials to attend: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM implement a travel cost equalization policy to ensure local government elected officials from low revenue and rural communities have an equal opportunity to attend and participate in annual UBCM conventions as local governments in relatively close proximity to Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler.