Municipalities respond to Christy Clark's Study Release and Provincial refusal to meet with UBCM regarding Strong Fiscal Futures

Reaction to the release of the Ernst and Young study on public sector compensation has been strong. Despite the UBCM (Union of British Columbia Municipalities) resolution, below, from 2013 and subsequent requests no meetings or audience were ever granted to municipal leaders by the Province.

Special Resolution - SR1 Strong Fiscal Futures, 2013                     

UBCM Executive

Whereas the UBCM membership unanimously endorsed the Strong Fiscal Futures report at the 2013 Convention;

And whereas UBCM has sought to engage the Province on strengthening the local government finance system and improving taxpayer value through a spirit of collaboration and partnership;

And whereas the Province, through the "Core Review" process, without consultation with UBCM, identified areas of provincial concern with the local government finance system:

Therefore be it resolved that UBCM urge the Province to commit to meaningful engagement under the Strong Fiscal Futures framework in order to meet our respective mandates of strengthening the local government finance system.

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See also:
http://cariboopolitics.blogspot.ca/2014/09/ubcm-responds-to-municipal-compensation.html

http://www.leaderpost.com/news/UBCM+upset+province+blows+talks+uncertain+municipal/10232195/story.html