Convention plenary: leadership in the pandemic era
  
Distinguished leaders, including BC's Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Bonnie Henry, and Ms. Kim Baird will come together in the plenary session of this year's UBCM Convention to discuss the value of diverse approaches to leadership and resilience in the face of a society-altering pandemic. What lessons and best practices can be applied at the local level? Read more 
2020 Annual Report now available
  
UBCM's 2020 Annual Report is now available. The Annual Report highlights the work undertaken by UBCM on behalf of its members over the past year. In addition to summaries of Executive and Committee accomplishments, the Report provides information on member programs and services including Local Government Program Services and the Gas Tax program. Read more 
FireSmart funding further explained
  
In anticipation of the upcoming application deadline on October 9, 2020, several supporting documents are now available to further explain the opportunities presented by the 2021 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports (FCFS) program.  Read more
Joint Indigenous-local government database
  
CivicInfo BC, the Province of British Columbia, Union of BC Municipalities, and First Nations Summit have partnered to develop a new Joint Indigenous and Local Government Initiatives and Relations research tool. This database pulls together wide-ranging examples of Indigenous communities and local governments working together in a single searchable resource. Read more 
Long Service awards deadline Monday
  
Each year, UBCM presents Long Service awards to eligible local elected officials at the Annual UBCM Convention. These awards celebrate local government elected officials in BC who have served a total of 25 or 35 years in office. Nominations are being accepted until August 31.  Read more
August 26, 2020
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