The Resolutions Book for the 2021 UBCM Convention, which includes 170 resolutions on topics identified by BC local governments, is now available. The Convention Committee has set aside six hours in the convention agenda for the consideration of resolutions. We look forward to the debates and direction that our members’ decisions will provide. The perspective of each local government matters, so be sure to register to have your say.

Policy paper tackles local government cost drivers & the New Economy  
Delegates to the 2021 UBCM Convention will consider a new policy paper aimed at strengthening BC’s finance system for local government. The report identifies three objectives: addressing local government cost drivers in housing, community safety and climate change; addressing the impacts the ‘New Economy’ will have on the local government financial system; and establishing an effective partnership with the Province to improve the local government financial system.
Climate Action & the Municipal Pension Plan  
UBCM has updated its Primer on Climate Action and the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP). As UBCM developed the 2021 Primer, we used this opportunity to evaluate the progress made on climate related investments over the past five years. Real progress has been made and additional opportunities lie ahead.
Convention Policy Book
This resource, Policy Book 1, provides delegates with the decision requests and background information for the two policy papers that will be considered at the 2021 Convention.   

Delegates are encouraged to review both papers prior to their consideration on Wednesday September 15 (Policy Paper #1: Ensuring Local Government Financial Resiliency) and Thursday September 16 (Policy Paper #2: Primer on Climate Action and the Municipal Pension Plan).
2021 Annual Report
UBCM’s 2021 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. 


Results of Call for Executive Nominations
UBCM’s Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the results of the Call for Nominations that closed on July 30st.  Candidates running for President, First VP, Third VP, Vancouver Metro Area Representative, Electoral Area Representative and Small Community Representative are acclaimed; while elections will occur for Second VP and Director at Large.