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Council shows support for FCM, UBCM

Township council confirmed their support for colleagues who work for the Township on regional, provincial and national organizations.

In a motion on May 7, Township council confirmed their support for colleagues who work for the Township on regional, provincial and national organizations.

Proposed by Councillor Bob Long, the motion is approved on an annual basis to authorize council members’ attendance at business associated with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Union of B.C. Municipalities, and the Lower Mainland Local Government Association. Activities include attendance at conferences, workshops and meetings.

Long, who is one of five B.C. representatives on the FCM, said that the motion is all about “ensuring the support of council for your regional, provincial and national work.”

Some expenses associated with attending business of the three organizations is paid for by the Township or the organization. Long’s FCM expenses are paid for by the UBCM.

The motion also confirms that any member of council is allowed to run for executive positions on these boards.