2022

Whereas RCMP Detachment Commanders have direct influence and interaction with local governments in the detachments service area, but Indigenous and local governments are not included in the hiring process of RCMP Detachment Commanders; And whereas federal, provincial, and local governments have committed to adopt the UNDRIP mandate and work inclusively with Indigenous governments: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM work with the federal government to ensure that all levels of local government are at least consulted for input when hiring RCMP Detachment Commanders, and that Indigenous Comm

Whereas the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategys BCMOECCS Recycling Regulation regulates the Extended Producer Responsibility EPR program for residential packaging and printed paper PPP, which is managed by Recycle BC; And whereas PPP recyclables from Industrial, Commercial and Institutional ICI sources, is not currently part of the Recycling Regulation, which is allowing the financial burden of diverting this recycling stream from landfilling onto the ICI sector and local governments; And whereas the Provincial Government has instituted a phased study of ICI PPP rec

Whereas local government is the level of government closest to the people and shorter terms of public office are conducive to greater accountability of elected officials; And whereas shorter terms of public office increase accessibility for a diversity of voices, including young people, people who are early- or mid-career, and people with differing familial obligations: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM call on the Government of British Columbia to introduce legislation to restore three-year terms of local government office.

Whereas in April 2016, the Provincial Health Officer declared a public health emergency due to drug-related overdoses and deaths in BC; And whereas BC communities are facing unintended financial and social consequences related to overdose prevention and supervised injection and inhalation sites including: additional security needs; cleanup of needles, drug paraphernalia, garbage, and human waste; and impacts on businesses and surrounding neighbourhoods: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM ask the provincial government and health authorities to include funding and staff for security, clean

Whereas all British Columbians, notably families, seniors, children and people with chronic and acute health care needs are facing an immediate health care crisis due to the closure of hospitals and emergency rooms in their communities; And whereas there is a critical need for additional family physicians, emergency room doctors, specialists, paramedics, and nurses across the province: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM ask the provincial government take urgent steps to ensure hospitals, emergency rooms, and ambulance services are open and available 24 hours a day; And be it further re

Whereas the UBCM Executive approved a review of the organizations governance documents in its 2021 workplan, endeavouring to: - identify errors, inconsistencies, and incompatibilities within the UBCM Act, Bylaws, Executive Policies and Conference Rules and Procedures; and - ensure that the above referenced governance documents are current, inclusive, clear, and compatible within the organizations tiered structure of governance; And whereas recent challenges related to the pandemic have highlighted a need for flexible governance provisions that adapt to external circumstances and evolving

Whereas the Union of British Columbia Municipalities UBCM is incorporated pursuant to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Act, S.B.C. 2006, c.

Whereas a healthy environment is essential for the wellbeing of residents, local communities and local economies; And whereas the cumulative impacts of inadequate provincial environmental regulations impose costs and risks on local communities, including risks associated with climate change, drinking water supply, wildfire hazard, flooding, and security of municipal infrastructure, and may undermine local government planning: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM call upon the Province of British Columbia to, in partnership with Indigenous leadership, develop and communicate in a timely wa

Whereas the provincial government has implemented a harm reduction policy involving a broad range of interventions to help keep people alive and safe, including overdose prevention sites and safe injection sites; And whereas some individuals who utilize the services of the overdose prevention sites and safe injection sites leave under the influence of drugs which can lead to disorderly behaviour, urination, defecation, illegal camping, and safety issues which have a negative impact on businesses and residences in the surrounding area: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM lobby the provinci

Whereas community forests administer successful forest resource operations, to innovate and invest in community priorities, including climate change adaptation, wildfire risk reduction, ecosystem restoration, old growth management, recreational infrastructure development, and community economic development; And whereas the success of community forest operations has been built upon the current tabular stumpage policy: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM encourages the Province of British Columbia maintain their tabular rate structure for community forest agreements.