Title
Support for Municipal Associations - FCM, UBCM and LMLGA
Recommended Action
Whereas members of Council are encouraged to participate in the executives of the three municipal associations which the Township of Langley belongs to - the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) and the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA); and
Whereas these organizations require its members to confirm that their municipality supports by resolution the participation of its members on the various boards of directors, committees, and their attendance at conferences, workshops and meetings;
Be it resolved that any member of Langley Township Council be permitted to run for executive positions or to participate on these boards and their various committees, according to FCM, UBCM and LMLGA policy and requirements; and
That the Township of Langley will cover the costs of attending FCM, UBCM and LMLGA Board meetings, and other meetings and conferences, not covered by those organizations, and that all related costs and staff support also be covered, as required.
Clerk’s Note: Motion to authorize costs of attending FCM, UBCM and LMLGA Board meetings was passed at the May 7, 2012 Regular Afternoon Council meeting and modified to be enduring.