UBCM has received correspondence from the provincial government regarding potential impacts from the current wildfire situation on local governments that utilize RCMP policing services. Local RCMP detachments across BC may be required to redeploy some of their Members to assist. Read more 

 

The Working Group on Responsible Conduct has developed a model Code of Conduct for use by councils and boards. The purpose of the resource is to provide a set of principles and general standards that support the development or updating of a Code of Conduct. A companion guide has also been prepared to provide additional guidance and resources. Read more 

 

Local governments in British Columbia are served and supported by a host of independent organizations. Together, these groups have developed a new resource, Excellence in Local Government, which describes the mandate and service delivery for each. The hope is that this summary will fill a niche in the information currently available on the system for local government in BC, and will aid the orientation of newly elected officials and staff.