WHEREAS municipalities lack the legislative tools to adequately deal with certain types of problem properties and the collection of outstanding municipal fines:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Government of British Columbia amend the Community Charter to provide local governments other methods of collecting outstanding Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) tickets including legislative changes.

Convention Decision: Endorsed as Amended

Provincial Response: MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY & RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Property taxes and unpaid fees or charges are directly related to the cost of services provided by a municipality.  Property taxes are not intended to be punitive in nature and as such are not a suitable method for collecting unpaid Municipal Ticket Information fines.

Municipalities currently have the ability to collect unpaid fines through either a collection agency or small claims court.  These methods are common to local governments across Canada and have proven to be effective.

B2 COMMUNITY JUSTICE Nanaimo RD

WHEREAS in response to requests for more police presence in our communities, local governments are frequently told that case preparation and court time for minor offences reduce the time available;

AND WHEREAS local governments are called on increasingly to provide funding for victim services and restorative justice programs which help reduce the case management and court attendance time for police staff;

AND WHEREAS despite these efforts by communities the court system requires increasing attendance by police staff:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government find more efficient and effective ways to address delays in the court system in order to reduce the administration impact on police services and thereby improve overall police services to our communities.

Convention Decision: Endorsed

Provincial Response: MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL & MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SAFETY & SOLICITOR GENERAL

All provincial justice agencies and branches are working collaboratively to develop initiatives to make the criminal justice system more efficient and effective. To inform this process, we have commissioned a review of best practices by the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform. At this time, we are examining what practical pilot projects could be launched to test new approaches to improve the delivery of justice services in British Columbia. In the next year we will focus on addressing priority issues without financial resource impacts.

We are also engaged with the federal government and other Canadian jurisdictions at the Federal / Provincial / Territorial table to identify and implement reforms that will improve justice system efficiencies, including delays in the courts.

At the same time, we are piloting several initiatives that are testing new models for improved justice efficiency and effectiveness, including the Downtown Community Court in Vancouver, the Prolific Offender Management project in six BC communities and the Bail Reform Project in the Peace and Fraser regions. Lessons learned from these initiatives will be evaluated and those elements that work best may be implemented elsewhere in the province.

B19 ENABLING LEGISLATION TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES TO CREATE BLANKET SPEED ZONES  Central Saanich

WHEREAS the speed limit in municipalities in British Columbia is 50 km/hr unless otherwise posted, with no differentiation made between major municipal roads, arterial roads and local residential streets;

AND WHEREAS issues relating to vehicular speeding, pedestrian safety and traffic calming have become matters of significant and growing concern in many communities throughout the province, with municipal councils being requested to take substantive and potentially costly action to reduce speed limits on individual residential streets, institute lower “blanket” speed limits across residential neighbourhoods and/or throughout the municipality, and generally implement other pedestrian safety, speed control, public awareness and enforcement initiatives as deemed necessary to address the problems:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities reiterate its previous request to the Minister of Transportation that the necessary amendments be made to the Motor Vehicle Act to allow municipalities to implement blanket speed zones in residential areas, and on other municipal roadways as deemed appropriate.

Convention Decision: Endorsed

Provincial Response: MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE

Within a municipality, the Motor Vehicle Act establishes a default speed limit of 50 km/h.  To vary this speed limit, the municipality must pass a bylaw and post signs on all affected streets so that a motorist can reasonably be expected to know the applicable speed limit.

For several years, various municipalities and UBCM have requested an amendment to the Act to provide authority to municipalities to establish, by bylaw, blanket speed zones that would apply to defined areas within a municipality.  Under this scheme, speed limit signs would be placed at entrances to the defined areas where the posted speed limit was different than 50 km/h.  For example, Vancouver wants to implement 40 km/h blanket speed zones in many residential areas as a means to better accommodate active transportation and improve pedestrian safety.  Vancouver is currently consulting with stakeholders, including other municipalities in the Lower Mainland, TransLink, and the BC Association of Chiefs of Police in respect of this concept.

Within a municipality or with many roads across adjacent municipalities providing access to a defined area, the possibility of a motorist not being aware of the applicable speed limit is an issue.  Criminal Justice Branch is concerned that the use of blanket speed zones in an urban environment may result in (1) a patchwork of speed limits, and (2) challenges to speeding tickets on the basis that motorists cannot reasonably know the applicable speed limits established by bylaws and posted only at entrances to defined areas.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure advises that UBCM and municipal proponents of blanket speed zones need to develop a solid case for the requested amendment, one that addresses the issues of enforcement. The Ministry is looking forward to the results of Vancouver’s stakeholder consultations regarding the use of blanket speed zones in the Lower Mainland.

B41 REGULATION OF NUISANCES ON PRIVATE MANAGED FOREST LAND  Sunshine Coast RD

WHEREAS local governments lack the authority to regulate nuisances such as noise on private managed forest lands;

AND WHEREAS local governments are the first point of contact for residents impacted by nuisances on private managed forest land within the urban interface:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities urge the provincial government and the Private Managed Forest Land Council to provide local government the authority to regulate nuisances such as noise on private managed forest lands within the urban interface.

Convention Decision: Endorsed

Provincial Response: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & LANDS

Section 21 of the Private Managed Forest Land Act (PMFLA) constrains local governments from adopting a bylaw or issuing a permit that would have the effect of directly or indirectly restricting forest management activity. Private forest operators must adhere to local bylaws that came into force prior to land entering the managed forest program.

Forestry activities may potentially involve noisy equipment and machinery. Land owners may need to run the machinery long hours over limited days of duration in order to keep operations financially viable. Requiring private managed forest land owners to adhere to noise bylaws could significantly affect the economics of forestry activities.

Many of British Columbia’s private forest lands have been used for forestry for a very long time. It is important to recognize and respect this historic use of land, particularly as residential areas expand into proximity with lands used for industrial purposes. At the same time, it is important for owners of private managed forest land to be sensitive to community concerns about noise, and accommodate such concerns where feasible.

Other Response: PRIVATE MANAGED FOREST LAND COUNCIL

The Private Managed Forest Land Act (the Act) establishes forest management objectives for water quality, fish habitat, soil conservation, critical wildlife habitat, and reforestation on private managed forest land. Under the Act, the Council is empowered to make regulations respecting each of these forest management objectives except for critical wildlife habitat. The Council is not permitted to make regulations for matters not specifically set out in the Act. Accordingly the Council does not have any jurisdiction respecting the regulation of noise related issues on private managed forest land.

The Council understands that noise issues related to timber harvesting periodically occur on private managed forest land. When the Council has become aware of specific complaints respecting noise or other matters not within our jurisdiction, we have encouraged the complainant to contact the owner directly. We also encourage owners to discuss these types of issues with the complainant and to make best efforts to find a solution that is workable for each of the parties.

B42 COMPENSATION FOR LARGE SCALE MINING ACTIVITIES Sechelt

WHEREAS large scale mining activities on crown land have a negative effect on neighbouring local governments in that they decrease property values and impact overall quality of life of residents;

AND WHEREAS the Crown receives royalties from these mining activities:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of BC be requested to put in place a mechanism that would allow local government to receive financial compensation.

Convention Decision: Endorsed

Provincial Response: MINISTRY OF ENERGY, MINES & PETROLEUM RESOURCES

Mining creates over 10,000 direct jobs with an average annual wage of $112,000. In 2008, more than 28,000 people were employed in the minerals economy in over 50 BC communities.

Mining also contributes to local economies with: business opportunities, economic diversification, infrastructure development and skills development opportunities for local residents and First Nations peoples. Since 2005, the Province has contributed nearly $5 million in funding for mining education and skills training for individuals in rural and First Nations communities.

The British Columbia Mining Plan has continued to provide guidance to the mining industry by focusing on inclusiveness and supporting benefits such as employment and business opportunities for local communities. The mining approval processes (both Environmental Assessment and Mine Permitting) include opportunities for local communities to ensure appropriate mitigation of social and environmental impacts, protection of health and safety and enhancement of local benefits. Taxes and royalties paid by the mining industry go to provide health and education needs in every community in BC. Taxes and direct expenditures by the mining industry support infrastructure development such as roads, community centres and local sponsorships. Hundreds of mining supply businesses in local communities around the Province are sustained by mines.

B45 RESTORATION OF BC HYDRO MANDATE Highlands

WHEREAS the BC Energy Plan limits the mandate for BC Hydro to grow public green power assets and BC Hydro is instead directed to buy power from private power utilities;

AND WHEREAS there has not been a meaningful public debate on the Energy Plan or on the environmental, social and economic costs and benefits of different green power sources (such as run of river):

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that BC Hydro have its mandate restored to look for opportunities to develop sustainable alternative energy sources.

Convention Decision: Endorsed

Provincial Response: MINISTRY OF ENERGY, MINES & PETROLEUM RESOURCES

The BC Energy Plan clearly states government’s commitment to public ownership of BC Hydro and its assets, while broadening the supply of available energy. BC Hydro is investing more than $3.6 billion over the next two years to upgrade its dams and other public power infrastructure. The BC Energy Plan focuses on innovative, sustainable energy solutions for British Columbia.

Clean, renewable electricity accounts for over 90 per cent of total generation, and combined with aggressive conservation targets, places our province among the top jurisdictions in the world. A typical clean, renewable power project will require more than 50 permits, licences, approvals and reviews from 14 regulatory bodies, including federal and provincial agencies, local governments and First Nations. Clean, renewable power projects are just one part of B.C.’s energy mix.

The long-term transmission inquiry being conducted by the BC Utilities Commission is a public process and will identify areas in the province with high levels of clean and renewable generation potential, taking into account areas that may be inappropriate for development, and the most efficient transmission infrastructure to deliver that electricity to customers. The recent decision by BCUC does not shut the door on clean and renewable power projects. In fact, just a few weeks ago BCUC accepted electricity purchase agreements with four biomass projects.

Other Response: BC HYDRO

BC Hydro is the largest utility in British Columbia, operating 31 hydroelectric facilities and three thermal generating plants across the province. As a provincial Crown corporation, we receive guidance from the Province, our Shareholder, through several policy instruments, including a Shareholder’s Letter of Expectation and The BC Energy Plan: A Vision for Clean Energy Leadership.

The BC Energy Plan directs BC Hydro to look to all forms of clean and renewable energy options as well as demand side management measures to meet the future energy needs of British Columbians.

Included among these initiatives is a goal for BC Hydro to acquire 50 per cent of incremental resource needs through energy conservation and efficiency by 2020, while at the same time requiring that:

• All new electricity projects developed in BC will have zero net greenhouse gas emissions.
• Existing thermal generation power plants will reach zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2016.
• Clean or renewable electricity generation will continue to account for at least 90 per cent of total generation, placing the province’s standard among the top jurisdictions in the world.

The Energy Plan also commits that British Columbia will be electricity self-sufficient by 2016. To achieve this goal, BC Hydro has commenced a multi-billion dollar capital investment program to upgrade our heritage assets, launched a world leading demand side management program, acquired additional clean and renewable power from Independent Power Producers and is investigating a potential new generation site (Site C) on the Peace River.

All of the initiatives mentioned previously are being undertaken with an underlying goal of providing British Columbians with the benefits of clean, low-cost, reliable power for generations to come.

B66 SAFER COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBOURHOODS Courtenay

WHEREAS municipalities lack the legislative tools to adequately deal with certain types of problem properties:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Government of British Columbia work with UBCM to create or improve existing legislation in order to address the public disorder and neighbourhood deterioration caused by illicit drug houses, problem addresses, businesses and the issues associated with them.

Convention Decision: Endorsed as Amended

Provincial Response: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL

Drug houses and the problems associated with them are a concern in many communities in British Columbia.

The Government has been examining ways to support local residents in their efforts to increase the security of their neighbourhoods. This includes looking to other jurisdictions and their responses to disruptive drug, party and crack houses, including the introduction of legislation to empower communities to address the problems associated with these properties.

There are a number of communities that have utilized provisions existing under the Community Charter to enact nuisance bylaws where public health and safety risks related to drug or party houses are an issue. These Controlled Substance Property bylaws, including those in Surrey, Port Coquitlam and the Town of Gibsons, can serve as a model for other municipalities experiencing similar problems with these houses.

Other existing supports for communities include information developed by the Criminal Justice Reform Secretariat. The Crime Prevention Guide (www.criminaljusticereform.gov.bc.ca) offers guidance to assist communities in responding safety concerns in their neighbourhoods.

B89 AGRICULTURE FUNDING Highlands

WHEREAS British Columbia spends 3.3% of the provincial budget to support agriculture compared to the national average of 16.4%;

AND WHEREAS the Agricultural Land Commission provides strong protection for farmlands but exclusions from populated areas mitigated by inclusions from lesser populated areas remove food production from population bases:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government increase financial support for agriculture consistent with the national average and cease approving any further Agricultural Land Reserve exclusions.

Convention Decision: Endorsed

Provincial Response: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LANDS, AGRICULTURE LAND COMMISSION

Agriculture in B.C. is very different from agriculture in other provinces such as Saskatchewan. Government support and program payments depend not only on crop/commodity differences, but weather events and disease outbreaks, as well as market challenges and market opportunities.

B.C. is unlike most other provinces in that a high proportion of agriculture is in supply managed sectors. These sectors typically do not receive direct government expenditures except in unusual circumstances, such as Avian Influenza.

The Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) is a provincial land use zone in favour of agriculture administered by the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC). The ALR is primarily intended to preserve BC’s limited agricultural land base and to provide land use certainty to encourage agricultural businesses. The purposes of the ALC are to preserve agricultural land, to encourage farming and to work with local governments and First Nations at a planning level to enable and accommodate farm use of agricultural land.

The ALC recognizes that the ALR should be based on agricultural land capability and suitability for a diverse range of agricultural products. The ALC works closely with local governments to encourage farming on agricultural land as well as in reviewing official community plans, bylaws and other planning documents. On occasion these reviews may prompt a review of the ALR boundaries. In addition, the ALC believes it would be a useful exercise to work with local governments in reviewing the ALR boundaries in certain areas of the province to ensure the boundaries reflect lands that are both capable and suitable for agriculture. Based on the findings of applications the ALC has a particular interest in working with several communities in the northern and eastern parts of the province.

B90 COSTS OF RESPONDING TO PROVINCIAL REFERRALS  Sunshine Coast RD

WHEREAS local governments expend significant staff resources in order to respond to referrals and requests for comments related to applications within their boundaries from various provincial ministries related to forest fertilization, mining, logging, foreshore leases, licenses of occupation, water licenses, etc.;

AND WHEREAS local governments face an ongoing struggle to balance budgets and respond to workload issues:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities lobby the provincial government to provide funding to offset the costs of responding to the large number of referrals.

Convention Decision: Endorsed

Provincial Response: INTEGRATED LAND MANAGEMENT BUREAU

All levels of government are experiencing similar resourcing challenges, particularly in urban areas. The Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB), like all natural resource agencies, lacks the resources to provide funding to local governments. Through programs like FrontCounter BC, the Resource Management Coordination Project, and Natural Resource Authorization Coordination, ILMB strives to streamline applications to reduce the financial burden associated with processing referrals for all parties.

There may be additional opportunities to reduce costs by developing common sources of information and data. Federal-provincial databases have been used in the past for coordinating referrals in the lower mainland. Broadening these systems to provide access to local governments could be mutually beneficial.

Any endorsed resolutions below have been conveyed to the relevant provincial or federal government department, or other organizations as appropriate. Sponsors will be notified of responses as they are received, and responses will be posted on the UBCM website.

B98 ELECTED OFFICIALS AS VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS Sayward

WHEREAS volunteer firefighters are essential for providing adequate emergency fire response services in many small / rural communities, and there is great difficulty in finding and retaining volunteer firefighters in these communities;

AND WHEREAS volunteer firefighters are deemed to be employees for election purposes requiring them to take a leave of absence to be nominated for elected office and then to resign from being a volunteer firefighter to hold office:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities request the provincial government to amend the Local Government Act, Division 5, Section 67 to exempt volunteer firefighters from being designated as employees for election purposes.

Convention Decision: Not Considered – Automatic Referral to Executive

Executive Decision: Referred to Elections Task Force

B100 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION DATE Campbell River

WHEREAS local government elections are held every three years on the third Saturday of November and the first regular council meeting following a general local election must occur within the first ten days of December;

AND WHEREAS the current November general local election date does not permit sufficient time for newly elected councils and regional boards to complete orientation sessions, attend the Union of BC Municipalities Local Government Leadership Academy training sessions, conduct strategic planning or sufficient time for financial planning for the following year; and considering the majority of Canadian provinces conduct local government election in the month of October:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government amend the Local Government Act to move the local government election date from the third Saturday in November to the third Saturday in October.

Convention Decision: Not Considered – Automatic Referral to Executive

Executive Decision: Not Endorsed

B107 NEED FOR INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PLANNING PROCESS  Strathcona RD

WHEREAS British Columbia is recognized as a significant potential provider of clean and renewable energy production and private energy developers may have a role in mitigating the effects of climate change due to fossil fuel use by generating clean power through access to and use of public resources including navigable waters, rivers, forest lands and associated roads;

AND WHEREAS without a comprehensive planning process, these resources may be developed in an inappropriate manner that fails to recognize potential significant adverse environmental, economic and social impacts:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM request the government of British Columbia to immediately enact a province wide integrated sustainable energy planning process to determine the need for the best technology to be used and any new siting of sustainable energy production.

Convention Decision: Not Considered – Automatic Referral to Executive

Executive Decision: Endorsed

B111 CLIMATE ACTION SERVICES  View Royal

WHEREAS signatories to the Climate Action Charter are committed to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions but do not necessarily have the resources to monitor opportunities and develop initiatives;

AND WHEREAS the Province and the Union of BC Municipalities are committed to supporting local governments in pursuing these goals, including developing options and actions for local governments to be carbon neutral in respect of their operations by 2012:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province establish a service for the purpose of advising local governments on matters related to carbon tax, quotas, and opportunities for carbon tax credit rebates and other allied matters.

Convention Decision: Not Considered – Automatic Referral to Executive

Executive Decision: Endorsed as Amended

B136 COMMUNITY WATERSHEDS  Port Alberni

WHEREAS dramatic changes in land use and property ownership are impacting private lands within the watersheds of our municipal water sources;

WHEREAS the provincial health authorities are increasing the requirements for clean water in municipal water systems and water quality is more difficult to manage on account of poor land use practices and changing ownership of land within our watersheds:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities request the provincial government to develop, implement and fund a strategy whereby the appropriate mix of land use regulation and local ownership of community watersheds be applied for the security of our precious municipal water sources.

Convention Decision: Not Considered – Automatic Referral to Executive

Executive Decision: Referred to April 2010 Executive Meeting

B137 INDEPENDENT POWER PROJECTS Tofino

WHEREAS the public power strategy of creating a crown corporation (BC Hydro) which for over forty years produced great dividends for the people of BC, providing a secure, long-term supply of power as well as surplus electricity for export;

AND WHEREAS over 600 water license and land tenure applications have been submitted to the Integrated Land Management Bureau for river diversion projects on creeks and rivers across BC, with a typical project requiring river diversion, dams, logging, powerhouses, and many kilometres of roads and transmission lines, with no requirement for environmental assessment process for projects under 50 megawatts;

AND WHEREAS proposed run-of-the-river power projects do not take into consideration the various social, economic, recreational and environmental impacts that the construction and operation of a facility may have on the neighbouring areas and the region at large, and where each project is considered independently, not assessing the cumulative impact of multiple projects on the landscape;

AND WHEREAS the Union of BC Indian Chiefs has called for a moratorium on private hydro development until there is assurance of “transparent” consultation with First Nations and a review of the terms of existing water licenses:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province take a leadership role when granting environmental permits and land tenures within British Columbia relating to the development of independent power projects by:

• Developing, in consultation with local governments, First Nations, industry, the public and regulatory stakeholders, clear and measurable criteria by which to evaluate independent power production projects against community social, land use and environmental values and an agreed upon “green energy” standard for both the generation and power line components of the projects;
• Establishing standards for transmission line development that require optimization of existing power lines infrastructure and shared use of lines as a condition of right-of-way agreements and provide regulatory authority to require shared use as a condition of licensing and recognizing and protecting scenic value zones in areas of high tourism activity;
• Establishing an independent monitoring function to ensure accountability and enforcement of conditions and standards applied to independent power production projects.

Convention Decision: Not Considered – Automatic Referral to Executive

Executive Decision: Endorsed as Amended

B139 AGRICULTURAL LAND USE CRITERIA Metchosin

WHEREAS the BC Assessment proposal to remove lands not actively used for agriculture (such as rock, wetlands, natural buffers, woodlots and streams) from a class 9 agriculture rating to a residential class will increase assessed values and subsequently property taxes on many small farms;

AND WHEREAS the preservation of such non-productive lands is often critically important for continued agricultural potential (e.g. maintaining organic certification, farm water supply, preservation of buffers, seasonal livestock grazing, location of farm residence and buildings and other agricultural requirements and services) of small farms;

AND WHEREAS initial experience with reassessment of small lot agriculture has revealed (a) criteria which do not take account of the characteristics of small farms, and (b) inconsistent, inaccurate, arbitrary and subjective application of those criteria, raising serious questions of equity and fairness;

AND WHEREAS the BC Assessment proposal will have the effect of rendering many small farms uneconomic, forcing many farmers to stop producing at a time when society generally and Vancouver Island population are demanding a sustainable local food production capability:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the UBCM notify BC Assessment of its objection to BC Assessment’s farm assessment policy criteria;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that BC Assessment employ personnel with experience and knowledge of agriculture to apply those criteria in practice.

Convention Decision: Not Considered – Automatic Referral to Executive

Executive Decision: No Action Required

B141 PRIVATE MOORAGE WHARF TENURE Strathcona RD

WHEREAS the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands is reviewing its policy pertaining to the tenuring of private moorage wharves, and is considering the granting of ‘specific permission’ tenures at no rental cost:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the UBCM communicate to the Minister of Agriculture and Lands its desire to continue receiving referrals on applications for private moorage wharves;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Minister be requested to ensure that any new tenure for private moorage wharves be limited to a maximum five-year term, with any renewal of permission considered through a review that includes a referral to the regional district.

Convention Decision: Not Considered – Automatic Referral to Executive

Executive Decision: Endorsed

B148 INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATE PROGRAM Port Alice

WHEREAS there is a critical shortage of physicians in British Columbia, particularly affecting rural and remote BC;

AND WHEREAS Canadian medical students who have been forced to study abroad and now wish to return to Canada are facing huge barriers due to a medical training model that is over one hundred years old:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ministry of Health review and correct the obstacles in the existing medical training model that are preventing Canadians, trained as doctors in other Commonwealth countries or the U.S. from returning to Canada to practice;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ministry of Health review and correct the obstacles in the current International Medical Graduate (IMG) Program that also prohibits Canadians trained as doctors in other Commonwealth countries or the U.S. from returning to Canada to practice.

Convention Decision: Not Considered – Automatic Referral to Executive

Executive Decision: Endorsed

B156 A MINOR ROUTES STRATEGY FOR COASTAL FERRY SERVICE  Islands Trust

WHEREAS the transportation services provided by BC Ferries on minor routes along the south coast are as essential for ferry dependent communities as the provincial road network is for other communities, and are an integral element of provincial tourism goals, yet have been subject to fare increases of as much as 120% over the last five years;

AND WHEREAS the British Columbia Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs have, through extensive research and analysis, proposed a minor routes strategy that supports the sustainability of island economies and the coastal ferry service:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities request that the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure work with coastal communities and BC Ferries to develop a strategy for the minor southern coastal ferry routes, as proposed by the Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs.

Convention Decision: Not Considered – Automatic Referral to Executive

Executive Decision: Endorsed

B166 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY INSTALLATIONS   AVICC

WHEREAS government at all levels should be encouraging the use of “green” methods of energy generation:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government of British Columbia provide incentives to encourage new construction to be pre-plumbed and pre-wired for future solar panels or other alternative energy installations.

Convention Decision: Not Considered – Automatic Referral to Executive

Executive Decision: Endorsed

April 9, 10 and 11, 2010

Powell River, BC

Resolutions and Nominations

The Resolutions Notice and Request for Submissions and Call for Nominations went out to local governments on November 27, 2009. The deadline for both Resolutions and Nominations is February 26, 2010. To download a Nomination Form.

Program and Registration

Program and registration information was distributed to all members by February 8, 2010 through an email blast to local government members’ general email box with a copy by regular mail to your local government office.  Download a copy of the Delegate Registration Form or Cabinet Ministers, MLA’s and MP’s Registration Form or Sponsor Registration Form and the 2010 AGM & Convention Brochure.

Download a copy of 2010 AVICC Convention Long (Detailed) Program

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, registration fees have been maintained at the 2009 rates:

Brief Program Overview

Friday, April 9, 2010

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Friday Morning Pre-conference Sessions

Two Pre-Conference Sessions are planned.

9-11:00 am – Where Have All The Buffalo Gone? Graham Bruce, Executive Director and Mary Ashley, AVICC Life Member and Co-chair of the Island Corridor Foundation will be co-presenting to provide an overview of the various activities and initiatives being pursued under the auspices of the Foundation.

11:00 – noon – Elections Task Force Update

Accommodations

Accommodations have been block booked at a number of locations in Powell River.  To download a Hotel/Motel Accommodations List.  As of a mid-December check, it appears that most of the hotels/motels have been fully booked (Westview Centre Hotel still had some rooms); however, there are a wide range of bed and breakfasts and cabins available.  To download a Bed and Breakfast List.  Some may also wish to consider using the Municipal Campground,  4845 Marine Avenue – Telephone:
604-485-2242.

Locations of Convention Events and Activities

• Welcome Reception – Recreation Centre, 5001 Joyce Avenue
• Business Meetings and Mini Marketplace – Recreation Centre, 5001 Joyce Avenue
• Delegates Lunch – Town Centre Hotel, 4660 Joyce Avenue
• Annual Banquet – Dwight Hall, 6274 Walnut Street

Opportunities for Partners

The Powell River Local Organizing Committee are in the process of finalizing a couple of terrific opportunities for partners.  They include a Cruise of Thulin Passage and Desolation Sound and a Narrated Heritage Tour of Powell River and Tea, including tours of the most significant heritage buildings.  For a more detailed description, download Partners Information Brochure and are registered using the Delegate Registration Form.

Mini Marketplace/Trade Show

Approximately 16 exhibitor/information tables are available on a first-come, first serve basis to organizations and businesses who may wish to make contacts with AVICC members.  The cost is $1,000 + 5% GST.  To download a Mini Marketplace Booth Application Form.

Annual Banquet and Welcome Reception

Two networking and social highlights of the 2010 AGM & Convention will be the Friday evening Welcome Reception and the Saturday evening Annual Banquet.  The Sliammon First Nations dancers have been invited to perform at the Welcome Reception.  Saturday evening, the Powell River local organizing committee in collaboration with Don James, founder and artistic director of the Powell River Academy of Music have arranged an amazing variety of local talent including jazz musician, Walter Martella, soprano Megan Skidmore and pianist Maryna Gray; the Academy Chamber Choir performing Broadway Tunes and the Powell River Trad Band (who are preparing for their Scotland Tour) performing upbeat Celtic music. To download the Performer Biographical Information.  For those who like to dance, the evening will continue until approximately 11:30 p.m. with taped music.

Sunday Afternoon Golf Anyone?

For those that can stay and catch a later ferry, the local organizing committee will host a golf tournament. For details and registration information, download Sunday Golf Tourney.

The Local Hosts and Organizing Committee

Hosts for the 2010 AVICC AGM & Convention are the City of Powell River, the Powell River Regional District and the Sliammon First Nation.  The City of Powell River has taken the primary role of the local host.  Special thanks to Mayor Alsgard and the local planning committee led by Lori Blackman for their enthusiasm and willingness to go the extra mile!

Sponsors

The AVICC AGM & Convention benefits from the significant contributions of our sponsors–some who have been sponsoring this event for many years.  The following are this year’s list of committee sponsors:

• Terasen Gas (Keynote Speaker and Delegate Luncheon)
• BC Hydro (Delegate Kits)
• Association of Mining Exploration BC/Mining Association of BC (Co-sponsors of the Annual Banquet)
• BC Lottery Corporation (Annual Banquet Entertainment)
• Vancouver Island University (Welcome Reception)
• BC Ferries (Pre-Conference Session, Friday Refreshment Break/Grand Prize Award)
• Municipal Insurance Association (Sunday Morning Hot Breakfast)
• Myers Norris Penny (Annual Banquet Wine)
• Powell River Regional District (Pre-Banquet Reception)
• BC Transmission Corporation (Saturday Morning Continental Breakfast)
• ICBC (Bus Transportation/Shuttle Service)
• Shaw Communications (Internet Services)
• Staples McDannold Stewart (Services of Parliamentarian)

New sponsors are always welcome. Please email Iris Hesketh-Boles or telephone at 250-356-5122 for more information.

For more information on any aspect of the AGM/Convention, contact:

The 2009/10 meeting schedule is as follows:

• April 5, 2009
• April 17, 2009 (Teleconference)
• June 26, 2009
• September 11, 2009 (Teleconference)
• October 29, 2009
• January 22, 2010
• April 8, 2010

• April 5, 2009
• April 17, 2009 (Teleconference)
• June 26, 2009
• September 11, 2009 (Teleconference)
• October 29, 2009

• 2009 Newsletter
• 2008 Newsletter
• 2007 Newsletter
• 2006 Newsletter
• 2005 Newsletter
• 2004 Newsletter

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RESOLUTIONS

TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE 58th
Association of ANNUAL MEETING
Vancouver CIVIC CENTRE
Island and QUALICUM BEACH, B.C.
Coastal
Communities  APRIL 13 – 15, 2007

PLEASE BRING THIS REPORT WITH YOU

ASSOCIATION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
AND COASTAL COMMUNITIES
2007 ANNUAL REPORT & RESOLUTIONS BOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter of Transmittal to AVICC Members i

PART 1 – ANNUAL REPORT

1. PRESIDENT’S REPORT 1

2. SUMMARY OF 2005 RESOLUTION RESPONSES  3

PART 2 – RESOLUTIONS

1. Nominations and Elections
a. Procedures 18
b. Nominating Committee Report 21

2. Conference Rules and Procedures For Handling Resolutions 22

3. Resolutions Index 27
a. 2006 Resolutions 29

APPENDICES

A CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS (SOCIETY ACT) 38
B DRAFT AVICC POLICIES  52

C AVICC DIRECTORIES

a. AVICC Members 58
b. AVICC Life Members  59

D CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR AVICC EXECUTIVE 62

ANNUAL REPORT

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL TO AVICC MEMBERS

We are pleased to convey this sixteenth AVICC Annual Report and Resolutions Book.
It was the wish of your Executive to provide to all members in advance of the Annual
Meeting a record of the year’s activities and advance notice of the matters that will be
placed before you at the April 13 – 15, 2007 Annual Meeting.

We have divided this publication into two parts:
• Annual Report.
• Resolutions.

1. ANNUAL REPORT

In the first part of this publication you will find the:
• President’s Report.
• Responses to AVICC’s 2006 resolutions -  responses that are still awaited will be
circulated at the Annual Meeting if available.

2. RESOLUTIONS

The second part of this publication contains materials to be considered at the 2007
Annual Meeting.  In this section you will also find the Nomination/Election
procedures.  Under this process, the Nominating Committee issues a call for
nominations, manages that process, but does not make recommendations.  Information
on those nominated for the 2007/2008 AVICC Executive is contained in the March, 2007
AVICC Supplemental Newsletter.  The main item in this section is the resolutions to be
considered at the 2007 Annual Meeting.   The __ resolutions received before the
deadline are printed.

Late Resolutions along with:
• comments/recommendations of the Resolutions Committee on all resolutions
• financial statements
• final convention program

will be available at the time of registration.

Councillor Bea Holland
President

Eydie Fraser
Executive Coordinator

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

We will soon be welcoming you to the 58th Annual Meeting in Qualicum Beach. I look
forward to meeting again with all of our members from the Island, Sunshine Coast and
the Central Coast.

At the first UBCM Executive meeting following at the UBCM convention in Victoria I
was appointed to the Aboriginal Committee and the Community Safety Committee.  To
date two Executive meetings have been held and plans are underway for 2007 UBCM
Convention in September.

AVICC provided administrative support to the Interim Board of the North Island Coast
Trust until August, 2006 when Mr. Al Baronas was hired full time as the Executive
Director.  The Trust is now known as the Island Coast Economic Trust.  Local
government members of the Board are Mayor Sandy Herle, Mayor Ken McRae, Mayor
Jack Peake, Mayor Barry Janyk, Mayor Robert Hutchins, Mayor Gerry Furney and
Mayor Gary Korpan.  There are four provincial appointees to the Board. Mayor Starr
Winchester is Chair of the North Island RAC and Mayor Jon Lefebure chairs the South
Island RAC

Some of our other activities include:

EXECUTIVE/COMMITTEES
• 3 meetings of the Executive (at the September Executive meeting the Executive
met with representatives of BC Hydro, BC Ferries and the Vancouver Island
Health Authority.  A report was circulated to all members.)
• 1 meeting held by Conference Call

The Executive will be meeting with Martin Segger from UVic to discuss building
a working relationship with the University and I will be able to report to you at
Convention.

MEMBERSHIP/FINANCIAL
• 100% membership
• there is no dues increase recommended for 2007

CONVENTION
• the 2006 Convention in Oak Bay was very successful and received very high
approval for the workshops held at the University of Victoria.  A draft program
was circulated to all members along with the registration forms.  Please check the
website for details as they are finalized.
• 20 resolutions were presented with 18 being endorsed, 1 withdrawn and 1 not
endorsed.

COMMUNICATIONS
• one issue of the AVICC Newsletter was produced and distributed.
• various circulars and member updates
• AVICC website – please check frequently. – www.avicc.ca

At this time I would like to take the opportunity to extend a thank you to the Executive
for their continued support and involvement with AVICC over the past year.  I would
also like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere appreciation on behalf of the
Executive and myself to Eydie Fraser, Executive Coordinator and Richard Taylor of
UBCM for their dedication and assistance.

I look forward to seeing you in Qualicum Beach and your continued involvement with
AVICC in the year ahead.

Councillor Bea Holland
President

SUMMARY OF 2006 AVICC
RESOLUTION RESPONSES

This report summarizes the responses from the provincial government to the
resolutions endorsed at the 2006 AVICC Annual General Meeting, submitted to UBCM
and endorsed by UBCM:

A3 APPROVING OFFICER Sunshine Coast RD

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia
Municipalities urge the Province to ensure that regional district boards and the
Island Trust are granted the authority to appoint a person as an approving
officer for the rural area of the regional district when and if requested.

RESPONSE:  Ministry of Transportation

The Ministry of Transportation is focusing on improving the subdivision
approval process through policy, procedure, technology and inter-agency
relationships.  Cooperation and collaboration with relevant agencies, including
local governments, is part of that.  The intent is to work together to best serve the
interests of applicants, agencies and the general public.

Transfer of approval authority would involve a change of roles but would still
involve the Ministry and other agencies.  Transfer of authority could be
disruptive for applicants, at least temporarily, and could have a deleterious effect
on this sector of the economy.  This would be undesirable, especially at a time
when development activity is high.  The Province of British Columbia is
therefore not considering transfer of authority at this time.

B17 FUNDING FOR SEARCH
AND RESCUE ORGANIZATION Alberni-Clayoquot RD

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities petition the
provincial government to provide adequate, predictable funding for Search and
Rescue organizations.

RESPONSE:  Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General is considering a number of
strategies to address the ongoing funding concerns of volunteer Search and
Rescue (SAR) organizations.
The Ministry currently provides $1.7 million towards the operational costs
incurred through SAR responses and contributes $345,000 annually towards SAR
training.  The Ministry is also assisting SAR groups with accessing federal
funding through the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program and the New
Initiatives Fund.

Within the Province of British Columbia, many volunteer SAR organizations
have entered into service agreements with local authorities including regional
districts.  Some of these agreements include the establishment of a regional
district SAR function to ensure a secure source of funding is available for the
local SAR volunteer group.

B23 FUNDING ATTAINABLE HOUSING IN THE
PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Tofino

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minister of Finance be requested to
make a portion of the British Columbia Property Transfer Tax available to the
communities in which it is raised for the purpose of providing funding for
attainable housing for working people in the Province of British Columbia.

RESPONSE:  Ministry of Finance

Tax revenues are generally not dedicated to fund specific programs because tax
revenues fluctuate in ways that do not necessarily match changes in the funding
needs of programs.

Furthermore, any potential changes to the tax system or new expenditure
programs must be evaluated carefully within the balanced budget context and
against competing requests for funding.

The Province of British Columbia (Province) has made housing for the most
vulnerable a priority:
• The annual provincial budget for social housing has increased by $90 million
since 2001.
• During that same period the Government of British Columbia (Government)
committed to build over 10,250 social housing units.  There were 1,583 new
units created in fiscal 2005/06.  That brings the total number of units
completed since 2001 to over 6,189; work continues on over 4,000 more.
• With the federal government, the Province continues to subsidize the existing
portfolio of 41,500 units, managed by BC Housing and non-profit housing
providers.
• The Government also provides rent assistance to about 14,200 households
renting in the private market.

B35 LOCAL AUTHORITY Sunshine Coast RD

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that local governments are assured of their
authority to regulate in accordance with established bylaws without challenge
from the provincial government

RESPONSE:  Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

The Province will soon be releasing a new energy plan.  At that time, a response
to this resolution will be available.

B46 RESOURCE BASED COMMUNITIES IN CRISIS Port Alice

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we urge the BC government to reject any
softwood lumber agreement with the US that does not include:
• Full repayment to Canadian producers of all of the illegal duties imposed by
the US government on Canadian lumber since May 2002.
• Legislative action by the BC government to require that a significant portion
of the duties paid by BC firms since May 2002 be collected and dedicated to a
fund that will ensure investments in new plants and equipment in BC;
worker training, retraining and skills development; adjustment programs
such as early retirement, pension bridging and apprenticeship programs;
infrastructure development and community adjustment programs in British
Columbia;
• Clearly stated protection against any future US attempts to direct Canadian
forest policy through trade measures, taxation or legislative oversight.
• Clearly stated protection against US incursion or interference in British
Columbia forest policy, including but not limited to, annual allowable cut
determinations, conservation objectives and raw log export restrictions.’

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that action by the BC government to reduce
raw log exports and to ensure that all forest production provides clear and
demonstrable benefits to the people of BC and to BC;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the BC government put in place a
comprehensive transition program to deal with the short and long-term
implications of the Mountain Pine Beetle Infestation and other merging forest
health issues on the industry, workers and communities;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the government review all its programs,
policies, legislation and regulations with an eye to ensuring that there be clear
and demonstrable benefits to the people of BC and to BC communities from all
resource extraction, resource-based processing and other resource-development
initiatives.

This resolution was referred to UBCM.  The resolution was endorsed and
referred to the UBCM Executive.

B59 FLOODPLAIN BYLAW FEE Nanaimo RD

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities request that
the provincial government amend the Local Government Act so that regional
districts can charge a fee for processing an application for a site specific
exemption to a floodplain bylaw.
RESPONSE:  Ministry of Community Services

Section 363 of the Local Government Act provides regional districts with the
general authority to charge fees in relation to a service.  As land use planning is a
regulatory service, the Act, section 363 would provide regional districts with the
authority to charge an application fee in relation to applications for exemptions
under section 910, unless another provision specifically authorizes the imposition
of a fee.

Section 931 of the Act provides for the imposition of specific application fees
under Division 7 of Part 26, but does not include a specific power to impose an
application fee in respect of an exemption to a requirement in relation to flood
plain areas contained in section 910.  Section 4(2) of the Act clarifies that where a
specific power is conferred on a regional district and that specific power can be
read as coming within a general power conferred by the Act, “the general power
must not be interpreted as being limited by that specific power, but that aspect of
the general power that encompasses the specific power may only be exercised
subject to any conditions and restrictions established in relation to the specific
power”.

The lack of a specific power within section 931 to charge an application fee in
respect of a section 910 exemption would not, in our view, limit a regional
district from exercising its general fee setting authority provided under the Act,
section 363.  We believe this interpretation would be consistent with the overall
spirit of the legislation.

B71 ANTI-BUNKER BYLAW Cumberland

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the UBCM request that the provincial
government adopt legislation similar to the Fortified Buildings Act in Manitoba,
that would prevent the fortification of buildings that would prevent emergency
response personnel and law enforcement officials from gaining access to those
buildings in an emergency.

RESPONSE:  Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

The Province of British Columbia believes that local governments best know the
needs of their community on public safety issues related to building
construction.  We will support local government if they decide to implement
bylaws or zoning restrictions on the prohibition of certain aspects of a building
construction and/or modifications in the overall context of local government’s
land use development authority.

The Province notes that any perceive shortcomings of implementation of such a
bylaw by local governments could be overcome by the development of a model
“anti-bunker bylaw” by the UBCM.  Such a “model bylaw” could be used by an
individual municipality or adopted by a number of municipalities on a regional
basis.
B81 PROPERTY PURCHASE TAX

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that non-profit housing entities be exempt from
the property purchase tax in support of their role in providing affordable
housing in BC communities.

RESPONSE:  Ministry of Finance

The Province of British Columbia, through BC Housing, supports the efforts of
organizations that provide safe and affordable housing for British Columbians in
need in a variety of ways including helping to arrange:

•  financing
•  interim construction financing
•  development advice;
•  one-time grants; and
•  funding to bridge the gap between what residents can afford to pay and
the operating cots of the non-profit and charitable housing providers.

On balance, the Government of British Columbia believes that its support of
organizations that work to provide housing for those in need, through BC
Housing, is the most effective approach.

B88 GRANTS-IN-LIEU AND NEGOTIATED AGREEMENTS
WITH FIRST NATIONS Metchosin

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, should any existing provincial or federal
lands for which municipalities receive grants-in-aid become part of any
negotiated First Nations Agreement, senior governments should consider treaty
adjustment funding and/or compensation for local government.

RESPONSE:  Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation

The Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation recognizes that local
governments are concerned about this issue.  However, local governments have
the ability to generate revenue by providing First Nations with services like
water, sewer and fire services.

To make those service arrangements successful, local governments and First
Nations need to build trust and respect to make their relationships last.  The
Ministry will continue to be instrumental in supporting these relationships by
funding treaty advisory committees and supporting local governments.

Around the Province of British Columbia there are many success stories among
First Nations and local governments.  One such example is among the Lheidli
T’enneh First Nation, the City of Prince George and the Regional District of
Fraser Fort George.
B90 FERRY TERMINAL PROPERTY TAXATION

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the province of British Columbia consult
with affected local governments before considering statutory changes in relation
to assessment and taxation of ferry terminals;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that local governments be consulted through
the Union of British Columbia Municipalities in advance of any such legislative
changes being brought forward for consideration.

RESPONSE:   Ministry of Small Business and Revenue

No legislative changes were required to deal with assessment issues related to
the British Columbia Ferry Services (BCF’S).

BCFS was formed in 2004 as an independent authority and BCFS facilities must
now be assessed and are subject to property taxes on most of their properties
including the marine facilities (docks), terminals and maintenance depots.  BC
Ferry Services challenged the valuation of their properties and filed appeals to
the Property Assessment Appeal Board for their 2004 and 2005 assessments,
taking an initial position that restrictions in their leases with the Government of
British Columbia make the properties valueless.

BCFS and BC Assessment (BCA) agreed to settle the appeals, resulting in
reductions to the value of the marine facilities of about 42% for 2004 and 48% for
2005.  The Municipalities of West Vancouver, Port Hardy, North Saanich and
Prince Rupert were interveners in the appeals, but did not challenge the
agreement to settle.  The Municipality of Delta separately appealed the BCFS
assessments for 2006 to the Property Assessment Review Panel but was
unsuccessful and did not pursue the appeal further.

BCFS will be paying about $5 million in annual property taxes.  Previously when
BC Ferries was a Crown Corporation, the Government paid grants in lieu of
about $2 million to municipalities in which the ferry facilities were located.

If any need for legislative amendment is identified in the future, affected parties
and the UBCM will be consulted as is the usual practice in developing new
policies.

B102  LOGGING PRACTICES ON PRIVATE FOREST
LANDS AND WATERSHED PROTECTION Alberni-Clayoquot RD

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities petitions the
provincial government to change the legislation and policies to enable a local
government to establish a Community Watershed Bylaw that extends over any
public or private lands within the watershed.
RESPONSE:  Ministry of Agriculture and Lands

The Private Managed Forest Land Act establishes the Private Managed Forest Land
Council, which consists of the Government of British Columbia and landowner-
appointed members.  Anyone, including representatives from municipalities,
regional districts and First Nations, can apply to become a Government-
appointed member through a competitive process.  The Council regulates forest
practices on private managed forest land to ensue public values, such as the
protection of drinking water, are upheld.  The Act and Regulations protect water
values and require the retention of sufficient streamside vegetation to maintain
water quality.

The rate of harvest on private managed forest land is a function of the
landowners’ business model, the availability of harvestable timer and the market
for logs.  Harvest rates are higher now than recent history due largely to the
forests developing from an immature (too small to harvest) state into a mature
state (appropriate size for current markets).  In addition, markets for the type
and size of the private land timber have been strong stimulating the harvest.

Neither the legislation nor the Council seeks to manage  the rights of private land
holders in respect of harvest rate, rather focus their attention on environmentally
sound forest practices.  The Council takes action to investigate complaints
regarding these matters.  The Council investigates all formal complaints filed
about forest practices on private managed forest land and has the authority to
take appropriate action following the outcome of an investigation.  The Council
recently investigated a complaint that harvesting in the Beaufort Range impacted
the local water supply.  The investigation found harvesting had no significant
impact on the Beaver Creek water supply.

Under the Drinking Water Protection Act, it is an offense to contaminate drinking
water.  Drinking water officers work throughout British Columbia to ensure risks
to drinking water are minimized and can take legal action to protect drinking
water.  We encourage the UBCM membership to work with the Council to
monitor the implementation of the Act and determine if there are any significant
issues that need to be addressed.

This government is committed to maintaining drinking water supplies so that
British Columbians can enjoy good health and the best possible quality of life.
Never before in the history of our Province has legislation to protect drinking
water for future generations been so strong.  Since 2001, in partnership with the
federal and local governments, over $600 million has been invested in water-
related projects.  Our goals for the Province include leading the way in North
America in healthy living and leading the world in sustainable environmental
management with the best air and water quality, bar none.
B104 ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS Alberni-Clayoquot RD

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities urge the
Province of British Columbia to amend the on-site sewage disposal regulations to
require a person increasing the size of a house connected to an existing on-site
sewage disposal system to have the capacity and condition of the existing system
certified by a professional as being adequate for the intended use.

This resolution was referred to UBCM.  The resolution was endorsed and
referred to the UBCM Executive.

B121 PROTECTION OF ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES Islands Trust

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the UBCM request that the provincial
government amend the Local Government Act to enable local governments to
designate Development Permit Areas for the protection of archaeological
resources.

This resolution was withdrawn.

B123 CLOSED CONTAINMENT DEMONSTRATION
PROJECTS FOR SALMON FARMING Comox-Strathcona RD

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia
Municipalities work with the Government of Canada to secure further research
and development funds to operate a closed containment demonstration project
on Vancouver Island, which could thoroughly research the environmental and
economic benefits of closed containment fish farming.

This resolution was referred to UBCM.  The resolution was endorsed.  UBCM
is awaiting a response from the Federal government on the resolutions.

B133 UBCM TO COORDINATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
REMUNERATION STUDIES Courtenay

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities investigates
the feasibility of coordinating a service to provide cost effective, professional
remuneration studies, available to all local governments.

This resolution was referred to UBCM.  The Convention decided On Motion,
No Action was Required.

R140 BICYCLE LANES Sunshine Coast RD

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia
Municipalities urge the Ministry of Transportation to amend the Cycling Policy
to provide for the construction of bicycle lanes or other provisions for bicycle
traffic whenever works compatible with such construction are taking place
adjacent to roadways.
RESPONSE:  Ministry of Transportation

The Ministry of Transportation realized the need for cycling infrastructure and
does its best to provide cycling improvements whenever it is feasible.  Pat Bay
highway resurfacing included the expansion of the shoulder to better
accommodate cyclists.

However, there are circumstances that prevent the Ministry from providing
cycling infrastructure during a project.  These include safety, if the cost is
excessively disproportionate to the need, a provincial act or municipal bylaw
prohibits cycling or cycling is not in the greater public interest.

The proposed inclusion to the Minister’s cycling policy would create a situation
where the Ministry would be required to justify its actions for not including
cycling infrastructure on every minor project it undertakes throughout the
Province of British Columbia.  This would create a large burden in terms of staff
time.  That is why the ministry has limited its policy to the larger projects that
include new and upgrade highways.

B157 HEALTH CONNECTIONS PROGRAM Mt. Waddington RD

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province be requested to extend the
Health Connections Program to subsidize travel for medical care for any rural
residents outside their home community, regardless of distance.

This resolution was referred to UBCM.  The resolution was referred to the
UBCM Executive.

B163 KELOWNA ACCORD Powell River City

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities urge the
federal government to identify long-term funding to ensure the objectives of the
Kelowna Accord are met.

This resolution was referred to UBCM.  The resolution was endorsed.  UBCM
is awaiting a response from the Federal government.

LR4 PAY BEFORE YOU PUMP LEGISLATION North Cowichan

RESPONSE:  Ministry of Labour and Citizens’ Services

In October 2006 the Honourable Olga Illich, Minister of Labour and Citizens’
Services, joined the DePatie and Crellin families to announce “Grant’s Law” – a
mandatory pre-payment system at service stations in urban areas that will be
implemented to help protect employees who work at night.
Government has called upon WorkSafeBC to address this issue through
regulation and also accelerate plans for regulations that specifically address the
orientation and training needs of new workers, including those at service
stations.

Government is constantly striving to ensure safe workplace for all workers and
this pre-payment law, combined with new training and education for service
station workers, is a positive step toward that goal.

NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION PROCEDURES AND
REPORT FOR THE AVICC EXECUTIVE

The ongoing administration and policy determination of the AVICC is governed by an
8-person Executive Board that is elected and appointed at the Annual Convention.

THERE ARE SEVEN ELECTED POSITIONS:

President
First Vice-President
Second Vice-President
Director at Large (3 positions)
Electoral Area Representative

THERE IS ONE APPOINTED POSITION:

Immediate Past President

NOMINATION PROCESS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

The Executive have introduced a process whereby a notice of the AVICC Executive
positions open for nomination, the process and the procedures for nomination was
circulated to all members.  [See Appendix C]

That notice stated that a candidate must be nominated by two elected officials of an
AVICC member local government.  The candidate must be an elected official of an
AVICC member.

Background information for Candidates was made available on request that set out the
main responsibilities and commitments of an AVICC Executive member.

A nomination and consent form is available and was to be used for all nominations in
advance of the AGM.  [Also see Appendix C]

NOMINATING COMMITTEE – is appointed under the provisions of the AVICC
Constitution and is appointed by the President.

The Nominating Committee is responsible for overseeing the nominating and election
process and is appointed by the AVICC President and is composed of two members of
the Executive.  This year’s Committee is composed of:
Past President, Mayor W. J. (Jack) Peake, Chair

It is part of the duties of the Nominating Committee to review the credentials of each
candidate.  A Report on Nominations including, at the candidate’s option, a photo and
300-word biography will be prepared under the direction of the Nominating Committee
and distributed in the Pre Convention Newsletter.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT

The Nominating Committee is responsible for reporting to the full Annual Meeting.
The Nominating Committee does not make recommendations.

They will report on Friday, April 13th, 2:15 p.m. on nominations received for positions of
President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, three Directors at Large and
Electoral Area Representative.

While the nomination process has been expanded, it will not change the process where
candidates can be nominated off the floor at the Convention.  That process remains in
place.  The changes outlined above provide for those that are interested in seeking office
to be directly nominated prior to the Convention without the “sanction” of a
Nominating Committee.

ELECTIONS PROCESS

The process will then proceed in three steps:

STEP 1 – ELECTION OF OFFICERS

FRIDAY, April 13th, 2:15  p.m.
Nominating Committee present the nominations for positions of President, First Vice-
President, Second Vice-President.

Nominations from floor for Officer positions (President, First Vice-President, Second
Vice-President)

Candidate speeches if necessary.
Friday, April 13th   4:20 p.m.
Elections for Officers positions (as necessary).
Saturday, April 14th,  8:30 a.m.

STEP 2 – ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AT LARGE

Saturday, April 13th,  11:30 a.m.
Nominating Committee present nominations for three Directors at Large.
Nominations from the floor for the above positions.

Candidate speeches if  necessary.
Elections for remaining Executive positions (as necessary).

STEP 3 – ELECTION OF ELECTORAL AREA REPRESENTATIVE

Sunday, April 15th,  9:00 a.m.
Nominating Committee present nominations for Electoral Area Representative
Nominations from the floor for the above position.

Candidate speeches if  necessary.
Election for position (as necessary).

THE 2007 EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

As a result of the Call for Nominations, the Committee has received and will be placing
the following names forward for consideration during the 2007 Convention:

President
• Director Rod Sherrell, Regional District of Mount Waddington

First Vice-President
• Mayor Barry Janyk, Town of Gibsons

Second Vice-President
•

Director at Large(three to be elected)
• Mayor Christopher Causton, District of Oak Bay
• Mayor John Fraser, District of Tofino
•   Councillor Rob Johnson, Town of Ladysmith

Electoral Area Representative
• Director Barbara Price, Comox-Strathcona Regional District

For further information on the nomination and election process contact:

Mayor (W. J.) Jack Peake, Past President
c/o Municipal House
545 Superior Street
Victoria, B.C.  V8V 1T7
Phone:  (250)356-5133  Fax:  (250)356-5119

AVICC CONFERENCE RULES
AND
PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING RESOLUTIONS
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GENERAL RULES

1. Sessions will begin and end promptly at the scheduled hours.

2. Delegates will use the floor microphones when speaking.

3. All elected officials of members attending the Annual Meeting of the Association
shall be delegates entitled to participate in debates and to vote on any matter
before the Meeting.  [Constitution s. 7]  Other delegates shall not be entitled to the
privilege of the floor unless authorized by the Meeting.  Guest speakers may be
permitted at the direction of the Executive.

4. At all business sessions of the Meeting, twenty five delegates shall constitute a
quorum.  [Constitution s. 8g]
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VOTING RULES

5. Only elected officials of members are entitled to vote.   [Constitution s. 7]

6. Voting on ordinary resolutions normally shall be by a show of hands (holding the
voting card) and the Chair’s decision as to whether a motion is won or lost is final
unless, immediately upon the decision of the Chair being declared, ten or more
voting delegates then present, by standing, demand a standing vote, whereupon
the Chair shall again put the same question to the Meeting to be decided by a
count of those standing in favour of and against the motion.  In the event that the
result of the standing vote is questioned by twenty-five or more voting delegates
then present, or at any time in the discretion of the Chair, the Chair shall order that
the matter before the Meeting be determined by ballot, and the result of such ballot
shall be final.

7. Where voting is by ballot, scrutineers shall be appointed by the Chair to distribute
the ballot, collect the same, and to count and report the vote.

8. In all cases, where the votes of delegates then present, including the vote of the
Chair, are equal for and against a question, the question shall be negatived, and it
shall be the duty of the Chair to so declare.

9. No vote by proxy shall be recognized or allowed.

10.   When voting by show of hands all delegates shall hold their voting card.  In the
case of a ballot, the voting card must be presented and initialed by the scrutineers
before a ballot is issued.

RULES OF PROCEDURE

11.  Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of the Association, its
Executive and Committees, so far as they may be applicable without coming into
conflict with the Constitution or rules adopted by the Association.  [Constitution
s.13]

12. The Presiding Officer shall enforce order and strict observance of the Constitution
and Rules and Procedures.  Subject to an appeal to the meeting sustained by a
majority vote of delegates present, the Presiding Officer shall have the right to
decide all questions of order and the Officer’s rulings in this regard shall be final.

13. A delegate wishing to move, second or speak to a motion shall arise and address
the Chair and shall wait until he or she is recognized before speaking.  Delegates
must announce their name, local government office and membership or other
qualifications each time they rise to speak.

14. Delegates must confine their remarks to a maximum speaking period of three
minutes; including the introducer of a motion.

15. No delegate may speak more than once on any one question unless and until all
other delegates desiring to speak have been heard.

16. Any amendment and any motion to withdraw any resolution from consideration
of the meeting or to refer the same to the Resolutions Committee, or to any other
committee, and any motion affecting the resolution must be moved and seconded
from the Meeting Floor.

17. Should discussion continue on any resolution for an undue length of time without
reasonable agreement being reached, the resolution may be cleared from the floor
by a favourable vote to refer the resolution to the Resolutions Committee for
further consideration and report.

(Note:  Because the time factor does not allow the Resolutions Committee to
properly reconsider resolutions, a motion to refer to the Committee will only be
accepted in the event adjournment is imminent and there are regular resolutions
which have not been dealt with.)
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HANDLING OF RESOLUTIONS
STEP-BY-STEP RULES

PRECEDENCE OF RESOLUTIONS

18. Resolutions shall be dealt with in numerical order.  However, two or more similar
resolutions, addressing the same subject matter may be dealt with by a single
resolution.  [i.e. Resolution #14 covers resolution #15 and #16 then only resolution
#14 will be considered by the Meeting.]
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PROCEDURES FOR RESOLUTIONS PRINTED IN THE RESOLUTIONS BOOK

19. The Chair will cause the title and the “enactment” clause of the resolution to be
read.

20. The resolution will after reading be properly before the Meeting and will not
require a mover or a seconder.

21. A spokesperson for the Resolutions Committee will then give the views of the
Resolutions Committee together with any suggestions and reasons therefore.

22. The Chair shall then call on a delegate from the sponsoring member to introduce
the resolution.

23. The sponsor is permitted three minutes to introduce the resolution.

24. The Chair will then call for discussion from the floor.

25. If there are not speakers opposed to the motion the Chair may call the question.

Discussion shall proceed in accordance with the “Rules of Procedure” (steps 11 to
17)

Delegates must confine their remarks to a maximum speaking period of three
minutes.

Voting on the resolution shall proceed in accordance with the “Voting Rules” (steps
5 to 10).

Voting is on the resolution, NOT on the recommendation of the Resolutions
Committee.
PROCEDURES FOR LATE RESOLUTIONS

26. Resolutions submitted following the expiry of the regular deadline shall be
considered “Late Resolutions” and shall comply with all other submission
requirements, except that a copy of the resolution shall be provided to the AVICC
by the Wednesday noon preceding the date of the Annual Meeting.

27. Late Resolutions shall be available for discussion after resolutions printed in the
resolutions book have been considered but not before the time printed in the
Meeting Program for consideration of Late Resolutions.  Late Resolutions shall be
dealt with only if the Meeting so decides.

28. Late resolutions are deemed to be appropriate for discussion only if the topic is
such that it has arisen since or was not known prior to the regular deadline date
for submission of resolutions.

29. Late Resolutions admitted for plenary discussion shall be dealt with in the order
presented in the Late Resolutions report.

30. In the event that a late resolution is recommended to be admitted for discussion
the sponsor shall produce sufficient copies for distribution to the Convention.

31. The Chair will cause the title and “enactment” clause of the Late Resolution to be
read by a spokesperson for the Resolutions Committee.

32. The Late Resolution will after reading be properly before the Meeting and the
procedures for handling resolutions will apply (Steps 20 to 25).
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FOR RESOLUTIONS NOT PRINTED IN THE RESOLUTIONS BOOK

33. Any delegate may, during a Meeting, put forward any motion which, if duly
seconded, shall be dealt with as follows:  The Chair shall put the question – “Shall
the motion before the meeting be admitted for discussion?” – and such question
shall require a three-fifths majority vote before the motion can be put forward for
discussion by the Meeting.

At the discretion of the Chair any such motion shall be submitted in writing and
copies may be required to be provided to all delegates present before
consideration thereof.

34. Notwithstanding the foregoing the Executive may submit any matters not
requiring Extraordinary Resolution to any Meeting for consideration or action at
any time.

FOR EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTIONS

35. All resolutions originating at a Meeting workshop or seminar that is not held as a
regular plenary session shall be referred to the Executive unless handled pursuant
to Steps 33 or 34.

36. AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION:  Any amendments to the Constitution may
only be made pursuant to Extraordinary Resolution duly adopted by the
Association.  [Constitution s. 11].

37. EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTIONS:  Notice of Extraordinary Resolutions
intended to be submitted for consideration shall be given in writing to the
Secretary not later than forty-five (45) days prior to the date fixed for the Annual
meeting, and shall be included in the printed material sent to members by the
Secretary at least thirty (30) days prior to the Meeting.  A favourable three-fifths
majority vote at an Annual Meeting of the delegates then present shall be
necessary to adopt an Extraordinary Resolution.  [Constitution s. 11].

2007 RESOLUTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Resolution  Title Page

REFERRED RESOLUTIONS

RR1 LOG EXPORT CRISIS IN BC Metchosin 24
RR2 HOME OWNER GRANT PROGRAM Nanaimo RD 24

LEGISLATION

R1 GLASS SPONGE REEFS Comox-Strathcona RD 25
R2 DEVELOPMENT COST  CHARGES View Royal 25
R3 ACQUISITION OF EMERGENCY FIRE FIGHTING
EQUIPMENT MADE UNCUMBERSOME Lake Cowichan 25
R4 AMENDMENT TO WILDFIRE ACT Capital RD 26
R5 MOTOR FUEL TAX Sunshine Coast RD 27

HEALTH

R6 HEALTH AUTHORITY GOVERNANCE Nanaimo RD 27
R7 APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL HEALTH
AUTHORITIES BOARD Parksville 28

TRANSPORTATION

R8 MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC HIGHWAYS Sayward 28
R9 BC FERRIES SERVICE FEE Alert Bay 29
R10 COASTAL FERRY ACT Islands Trust 29
R11 COASTAL FERRIES Comox-Strathcona RD 30
R12 MOTORIZED SCOOTERS Ladysmith 30
R13 HIGHWAY 19 LOCATION MARKERS Campbell River 30
R14 HIGHWAY 19 DESIGN REVIEW Campbell River 31
R15 BIKE LANE FUNDING Sunshine Coast RD 31

LAND USE

R16 PARKLAND DEDICATION Parksville 32
R17 WOODLOT PROGRAM EXPANSION Comox-Strathcona RD 32
R18 NOISE ON PRIVATE MANAGED
FOREST LAND Comox-Strathcona RD 32
R19 CROWN LEASES WITHIN LOCAL
GOVERNMENT JURISDICTION Alert Bay 33
R20 GEODUCK FARMING Sunshine Coast RD 33

ENVIRONMENT

R21 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Comox-Strathcona RD 34

FINANCE

R22 PROPERTY TRANSFER  TAX REVENUES Courtenay 34
R23 CAPITAL FUNDING FOR
EMERGENCY PROGRAMMES Lake Cowichan 35
R24 STREAMLINING FUNDING APPLICATIONS Gibsons 35

TOURISM

R25 NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND
TOURISM MARKETING CAMPAIGN Alert Bay 35

SELECTED ISSUES

R26 TRADE, INVESTMENT AND LABOUR MOBILITY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN BC AND ALBERTA Courtenay 36

R27 UBCM PROCEDURES  FOR
HANDLING RESOLUTIONS Powell River RD 36
R28 PARTICIPATION OF FIRST NATIONS
AT AVICC Powell River City 37
R29 PARTICIPATION OF FIRS TNATIONS
AT UBCM Powell River City 37
R30 PLACEMENT OF NEW POWER
UTILITY LINES Lake Cowichan 38

REFERRED RESOLUTIONS

RR1 LOG EXPORT CRISIS IN BC Alberni-Clayoquot RD

WHEREAS logs exported from British Columbia create forest jobs in other countries at
the expense of Canadian jobs;

AND WHEREAS raw log exports increased by 1,000 percent from 1996 to 2005:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:
1) A moratorium be placed on the closure of any mills in British Columbia until a full
and comprehensive plan for a revitalized manufacturing sector is created;
2) Cabinet cease to issue any permits for log exports and place a moratorium on exports
from all Crown lands;
3) The government reverse its earlier decision to allow Weyerhauser to remove its
private lands from Tree Farm Licence (TFL);
4) The government ensure full public consultation on any future proposal to remove
land from any TFL;
5) The government increase the export tax on raw logs from private lands to ensure
there is no economic incentive to export, rather than process locally;
6) The provincial government re-introduce measures that will once again make clear the
connection between companies logging British Columbia trees and their commitment to
manufacturing capacity in the province;
7) The federal government retain legislation restricting raw log exports and align
federal and provincial forest policies; and
The federal and provincial governments vigorously oppose the legal challenge to
federal legislation restricting raw log exports, which would further erode rights to
protect Canadian jobs.

Conference Decision:

RR2 HOME OWNER GRANT PROGRAM Nanaimo RD

WHEREAS property values continue to increase at a rapid rate in the Province of BC;

AND WHEREAS many long-term property owners continue to suffer a loss of the
Home Owner Grant due to market forces beyond their control;

AND WHEREAS there is a general societal benefit to assisting all property owners to be
able to afford to live on the properties they have chosen:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province be requested to reinstate a Home
Owner Grant for properties in excess of the current limit of $894,000.

Conference Decision:

LEGISLATION

R1 GLASS SPONGE REEFS Comox-Strathcona RD

WHEREAS reef forming glass sponges were thought to have gone extinct during the
age of dinosaurs millions of year ago, recent discoveries show that reefs of these living
rare glass sponges exist in nine places along the coast of BC;

AND WHEREAS these are the only known glass sponge reefs in the world, and 50% of
the reefs in Hecate Strait have been destroyed by trawling activities and research
indicates that those sections of the reefs may never regenerate;

AND WHEREAS the federal government has closed the reefs to bottom trawling in
2002 by implementing fishing closures, these closures must be renewed annually and
do not provide permanent legislated protection:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities urge the federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans to implement
permanent legislated protection to protect the glass sponge reefs along the coast of BC.

Conference Decision:

R2 DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES View Royal

WHEREAS the Local Government Act currently restricts the imposition of Development
Cost Charges to areas of sewage, water, drainage, highway facilities and park land;

AND WHEREAS new development creates capital cost burdens on municipalities in
other areas, such as emergency services and transportation (other than highways):

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities and the Union of BC Municipalities lobby the provincial government to
amend the Local Government Act to allow for the imposition of Development Cost
Charges in areas other than sewage, water, drainage, highway facilities and parkland.

Conference Decision:

R3 ACQUISITION OF EMERGENCY FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
MADE UNCUMBERSOME Lake Cowichan

WHEREAS the Community Charter and the Local Government Act now require a local
government to seek the assent of its electors through a vote of the alternative approval
process where liabilities incurred under agreement or long-term debt exceeds 5 years
since the Community Charter was enacted;

AND WHEREAS the protection of the lives and properties of the citizens of a local
government and the fire service agreement areas are of paramount importance to those
given the responsibility for fire protection:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Community Charter be amended to permit the
purchase of replacement emergency fire fighting equipment that is mandated under the
United Laboratories of Canada (ULC) and the National Fire Protection Standards
without the process of seeking the assent of the voters either through a vote or the
alternative approval process.

Conference Decision:

R4 AMENDMENT TO WILDFIRE ACT Capital RD

WHEREAS municipalities in British Columbia have, for many years, had bylaws in
place that relate to the lighting, fueling or use of open fires in order to reduce nuisance
from smoke and to reduce the risk of fire hazard;

AND WHEREAS within regional districts, fire regulation bylaws do not apply
throughout the entire extent of electoral areas as local volunteer fire departments do not
have the authority to enforce against a breach of such bylaws over extensive areas of
land outside their local jurisdictions;

AND WHEREAS section 4 of the Wildfire Act (British Columbia) and section 3 of the
Wildfire Act Regulation, B.C. Reg. 34/2005, provide that certain key sections of the
Wildfire Act and the Wildfire Act Regulation do not apply inside the boundaries of a
local government that has a bylaw that relates to the lighting, fueling or use of open
fires;

AND WHEREAS the provisions of the Wildfire Act should continue to apply and be
enforceable by the Province even if a local government has its own bylaw that relates to
the lighting, fueling or use of open fires as a local government bylaw may not cover the
same matters as the Wildfire Act and the Wildfire Act Regulation and, in any event,
regional districts do not have the jurisdiction to enact for themselves all provisions of
the Wildfire Act and the Wildfire Act Regulation that would not apply within local
government boundaries:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities be
asked to request that the Province enact an amendment to the Wildfire Act to make it
clear that the Wildfire Act and the Wildfire Act Regulation:

(a) remain in force within the boundaries of a local government jurisdiction even where
the local government may have enacted its own bylaw relating to the lighting,
fueling or use of open fires, and
(b) permit local bylaws relating to the lighting, fueling or use of open fires to be enacted
provided that they are not in conflict with the Wildfire Act and Wildfire Act
Regulation.

Conference Decision:

R5 LIABILITY ARISING FROM NATURAL OCCURRENCES Capital  RD

WHEREAS British Columbia has a topography that, in many regions is generally
characterized by significant areas of naturally steep and unstable terrain, including
coastal terrain, that is subject to natural events of rock fall, landslide, erosion and other
geological occurrences;

AND WHEREAS there has developed a body of judicial decisions that make property
owners on whose lands are located natural features that are subject to potentially
hazardous natural events liable to take steps to address the hazards for the benefit of
adjoining owners, where such steps are considered reasonable, even where the property
owner has done nothing to cause the hazard;

AND WHEREAS local governments are owners of large areas of land within their
jurisdictions, including lands dedicated or acquired as community or regional parks,
and these areas are often dedicated or acquired as park precisely because of their
natural features, which may include steep slopes and coastal areas that are subject to
natural events of rock fall, landslide, erosion or other geological occurrences;

AND WHEREAS in the case of local governments, addressing risks to adjoining owners
created by the possibility of the occurrence of natural events may require the
expenditure of significant amounts of public money which must be either diverted from
other services or collected from taxpayers, in order to address risks that may in some
cases be relatively small:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities and the Union of BC Municipalities be asked to request that the Province
enact legislation to relieve local governments from responsibility for addressing risk to
or liability to owners of neighbouring lands arising from natural occurrences of rock
fall, landslide, erosion and other geological events.

Conference Decision:

R6 MOTOR FUEL TAX Sunshine Coast RD

WHEREAS  the Motor Fuel Tax Act provides for a tax to be applied to gasoline and
motive fuel purchased within the Victoria Regional Transit Service Area for the raising
of revenue for the purposes of the British Columbia Transit Act;

AND WHEREAS Transit Service Areas in all parts of the province are in need of
additional revenue:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Provincial Government be urged to amend the
Motor Fuel Tax Act to expand the ability for a tax on gasoline and motive fuel to be
insituted by local governments in all Transit Service Areas in order to raise additional
revenue for the purposes of the British Columbia Transit Act.

Conference Decision:

HEALTH

R7 HEALTH AUTHORITY GOVERNANCE Nanaimo RD

WHEREAS Regional Hospital Districts provide a major source of funding for capital
equipment and projects for health care services in the Province of BC;

AND WHEREAS the Province has established regional Health Authorities managed by
appointed Boards to determine health care capital priorities and capital budgets;

AND WHEREAS all Regional Hospital Districts are facing significant pressures to meet
their own local costs as well as ever increasing Health Authority capital costs, with a
limited tax base:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities urge the Province to consider the appointment of local government
elected representatives from each Regional Hospital District to the Boards of Health
Authorities to enable direct decision making on capital priorities and budgets.

Conference Decision:

R8 APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL
HEALTH AUTHORITIES BOARD Parksville

WHEREAS in 2001 the Provincial Government created regional health authorities to
direct the delivery of health care services to the Province;

AND WHEREAS each of the Health Authorities is governed by a government-
appointed Board of Directors who may not be familiar with the local communities’
needs and concerns in the regions they service;

AND WHEREAS elected officials from local government councils are knowledgeable
about their local communities’ needs and concerns;

AND WHEREAS these local communities’ needs and concerns should be considered
when decisions are made by the Health Authorities:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Provincial legislation be changed to require that
the government appointments to the Board of Directors of the Regional Health
Authorities include appointments from a list of nominees provided by the local
government councils within each regional health area.

Conference Decision:

TRANSPORTATION

R9 MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC HIGHWAYS Sayward

WHEREAS the Provincial Government of BC awarded a ten year contract to the private
sector in 2003 for maintenance of public highways throughout the Province of BC;

AND WHEREAS the Council of the Village of Sayward is dissatisfied with the
deterioration of road surfaces and driving conditions on these highways;

AND WHEREAS the number of vehicular accidents and fatalities have increased
significantly over the past five years:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities and the Union of BC Municipalities request the Ministry of
Transportation to revisit the contract to determine if all the terms, conditions,
specifications and standards with regard to Public Safety as contained in the contract
are being met by the contractors.

Conference Decision:

R10 BC FERRIES SERVICE FEE Alert Bay

WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia is entering a process to establish the
service fee which it will contribute to the operation of BC Ferries for the second
performance term (2008 – 2012) of the Coastal Ferry Services Contract;

AND WHEREAS the Province finances the creation of transportation infrastructure,
including roads, bridges, tunnels, fresh water ferries, Skytrains and buses, for other
communities in British Columbia, and pays a higher proportion of the operational costs
of urban public transit than BC Ferries receives:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities requests that the Minister of Transportation recognize the importance of
reliable and affordable ferry service to coastal communities by:

1)  Increasing the service fee the Province will pay BC Ferries for the next performance
term sufficiently to ensure that fare increases do not exceed increases in the
Consumer Price Index;
2) Contributing to BC Ferries’ capital costs in a similar proportion to the support given
for highway construction and other public transportation infrastructure;
3) Paying a share of extraordinary expenses, such as higher than predicted fuel costs, at
least equal to the percentage of operating costs covered by the service fee; and
4) Recognizing the need to regularly assess the impact of the Province’s ferry policies
on coastal communities by establishing ongoing consultation with elected
municipal, regional and Islands Trust representatives and with the Ferry Advisory
Committees whose members are appointed by BC Ferries through local government.

Conference Decision:

R11 COASTAL FERRY ACT Islands Trust

WHEREAS the provincial government will shortly enter negotiations with BC Ferries to
establish service levels and the government contribution (service fees) that will
determine service and fares for BC Ferries’ Performance Term 2 that commences April
1, 2008;

AND WHEREAS coastal ferries are an essential part of the provincial transportation
network, crucial to the economic and social health of the coastal region and to the
province-wide tourism industry:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities and the Union of BC Municipalities request the provincial government to
undertake a comprehensive and consultative review of the effects of ferry fares and
service levels on coastal communities, prior to signing the contract for Performance
Term 2, and before the commencement of Performance Term 2, to incorporate any
amendments to the Coastal Ferry Act that are necessary to sustain the economic and
social vitality of coastal communities and to preserve this vital element of British
Columbia’s image as a world-class tourism destination.

Conference Decision:

R12 COASTAL FERRIES Comox-Strathcona RD

WHEREAS coastal ferry customers have recently been burdened with a number of
substantial increases to ferry fares, which are being attributed to a number of factors
(including reduced Provincial subsidies to the BC Ferry Corporation, fuel surcharges
and user-pay policies);

AND WHEREAS extra charges to customers on coastal ferry routes are unfair because
ferries are as essential as any other components of our provincial transportation
infrastructure (such as roads, bridge, rapid transit and buses) and all other forms of
transportation continue to be substantially supported by government taxes and
subsidies:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities petition the provincial government to work with local government and
ferry advisory commissions to ensure that coastal ferries remain an affordable and
viable part of British Columbia’s transportation network.

Conference Decision:

R13 MOTORIZED SCOOTERS Ladysmith

WHEREAS motorized scooters are becoming a more commonly used mode of
transportation to enable elderly and/or physically disabled persons to continue to be
active members of society;

AND WHEREAS motorized scooters can present a danger to the general public if they
are operated in an unsafe manner or by people who may have limiting disabilities:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Provincial Government be requested to
establish province-wide guidelines for the safe operation of motorized scooters.

Conference Decision:

R14 HIGHWAY 19 LOCATION MARKERS Campbell River

WHEREAS location markers on Highway 19 north of Nanaimo are spaced every five
kilometers;

AND WHEREAS drivers calling for assistance are unable to describe their location:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ministry of Transportation be requested to
reconsider its policy with a view to spacing highway location markers closer together.

Conference Decision:
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R15 HIGHWAY 19 DESIGN REVIEW Campbell River

WHEREAS Highway 19 north of Nanaimo has a high number of hydroplaning
accidents;

AND WHEREAS the statistics supplied by the RCMP North Island Traffic Services Unit
support the concern:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ministry of Transportation be requested to
undertake a design review of Highway 19 with a view to initiating repairs to the
Highway as required, particularly in the following areas identified by the RCMP:
1)  Northbound lane – McNaughton Creek Bridge to Buckley Bay turnoff
2)  Southbound lane – Buckley Bay turnoff to McNaughton Creek Bridge
3)  Northbound Lane – Comox Valley Parkway to Mt. Washington/Dove Creek turnoff

Conference Decision:
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R16 BIKE LANE FUNDING Sunshine Coast RD

WHEREAS the Cycling Infrastructure  Partnerships Program administrators have
indicated that projects would not be eligible for funding for 1.5 metre (shoulder) bike
lanes located on only one side of the road;

AND WHEREAS terraink, property ownership  or cost may make it impractical or
impossible to provide bike lanes on both sides of a road:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Assocition of Vancouver  Island and Coastal
Communities urge the Provincial Government to amend their grant application criteria
to include consideration of funding for 1.5 metre (shoulder) bike lanes located on only
one side of a road.

Conference Decision:
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LAND USE

R17 PARKLAND DEDICATION Parksville

WHEREAS Section 941 of the Local Government Act requires that owners of land being
subdivided must, at their option, provide parkland in an amount and location suitable
to the local government, or pay to the local government an amount equal to the market
value of the land required for parkland purposes;

AND WHEREAS the amount of land that may be required for parkland, or used for
establishing the amount of cash in lieu payable, may not exceed 5% of the land being
proposed for subdivision;

AND WHEREAS the need for public park space is increasing and a local government’s
ability to acquire land for park is impacted by the increase in land values:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Provincial legislation be changed to increase
the amount of land that may be required for parkland dedication to 10%.

Conference Decision:

R18 WOODLOT PROGRAM EXPANSION Comox-Strathcona RD

WHEREAS the long-planned expansion of the woodlot program has been suspended by
the Ministry of Forests and Range for an indefinite period;

AND WHEREAS Comox-Strathcona Regional District recognizes woodlot licences as
effective tools for community-based forest stewardship:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities and the Union of BC Municipalities encourage the Minister of Forests and
Range to give priority effort to resolving any administrative obstacles that might be
inhibiting expansion of the woodlot program.

Conference Decision:

R19 NOISE ON PRIVATE MANAGED FOREST LANDS Comox-Strathcona RD

WHEREAS forestry operations may take place on private managed forestlands adjacent
to residential areas;

AND WHEREAS noise resulting from such operations often occurs seven days a week
at early and late hours, creating stressful and upsetting situations for nearby residents;

AND WHEREAS provincial legislation prohibits local government from enforcing
bylaws when they would interfere with forestry operations (Private Managed Forest Land
Act):

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government allows local
government noise bylaws to apply and to be enforced on private managed forest lands
adjacent to residential areas.

Conference Decision:

R20 CROWN LEASES WITHIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT JURISDICTION Alert Bay

WHEREAS the Integrated Land Management Bureau administers Crown foreshore
leases that fall within the taxation jurisdictions of coastal communities within British
Columbia;

AND WHEREAS improvements on foreshore leases falling within those taxation
boundaries enjoy municipal services and are subject to municipal taxation;

AND WHEREAS in the event of delinquent taxes, local governments cannot put those
improvements to tax sale to recover those taxes:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities requests that the Minister of Agriculture instruct the Integrated Land
Management Bureau as follows:

That all new and renewed Crown leases located within local government jurisdictions
contain a requirement that the tenant must be in compliance with all local government
regulations and that all taxes, fees and charges levied by local governments must be
kept up to date.

Conference Decision:

R21 GEODUCK FARMING Sunshine Coast RD

WHEREAS the Special Committee  on Sustainable Aquaculture, which was established
to examine, inquire into and make recommendations with respect to Sustainable
Aquaculture in British Columbia, including the economic and environmental impacts of
the aquaculture industry in B.C., has not yet reported back to government with its
findings;

AND WHEREAS the Province has approved commerical geoduck farms without the
benefit of the findings of the Committee;

AND WHEREAS the environmental impact  of geoduck farming is still unknown:

THEREFORE  BE IT RESOLVED that the Province provide local governments with the
scientific information that would provide the rationale for the Provincial Governments
decision to proceed wtih commerical geoduck farming.

Conference Decision:

ENVIRONMENT

R22 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Comox-Strathcona RD

WHEREAS greenhouse gas induced climate change due to global warming is causing
difficulties for local governments in BC in terms of long-range sustainability planning;

AND WHEREAS coal-burning for electrical generation is a significant source of
greenhouse gases worldwide;

AND WHEREAS the provincial government is considering applications for coal-fired
electrical generation operations:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government not give approval to
coal-fired electrical generation operations until technologically advanced methods of
generating electricity have developed that do not result in greenhouse gas productions.

Conference Decision:

FINANCE

R23 PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX REVENUES Courtenay

WHEREAS the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) has proposed to the provincial
government that the unexpected property transfer tax revenues from increased
Property Transfer Tax revenue due to an unexpected rise in the housing market be
directed toward affordable housing initiatives:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities support the BCREA recommendation to direct excess Property Transfer
Tax revenues to address the affordable housing infrastructure deficit, and further, that
the Union of BC Municipalities be requested to provide a unified supporting voice.

Conference Decision:

R24 CAPITAL FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY PROGRAMMES Lake Cowichan

WHEREAS UBCM provides funding for emergency preparedness planning on a
continual basis to allow local governments to undertake a variety of studies on
emergency planning;

AND WHEREAS no provision has been made to make available capital dollars for
implementing the results of those studies or to enable communities to respond to fire or
disaster situations through construction or purchase of required emergency
infrastructure or equipment:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that funding is made available to local governments so
they may make appropriate infrastructure or capital acquisitions improvements to deal
with forest fires, floods, windstorms, and the breakdown in utility systems and
earthquakes.

Conference Decision:

R25 STREAMLINING FUNDING APPLICATIONS Gibsons

WHEREAS the length and complexity of provincial and federal grant applications has
become patently onerous and unreasonably time consuming for all local governments;

AND WHEREAS smaller rural communities especially suffer from significant budget,
staff and workload constraints:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the federal and provincial governments
immediately undertake an overhaul of their Infrastructure Grants application forms to
realistically accommodate for the capacities of all communities so all may have
reasonable and equitable opportunity to access these vital funds.

Conference Decision:

TOURISM

R26 NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND
TOURISM MARKETING CAMPAIGN Alert Bay

WHEREAS the tourism marketing campaign sponsored by the North Island Recovery
program was an effective and successful tourism initiative;

AND WHEREAS the tourism industry in the North Island continues to suffer due to the
loss of the Queen of the North ferry;

AND WHEREAS tourism is an important developing industry in the North Island:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities requests that the 2006 tourism marketing campaign for the communities
of northern Vancouver Island, as administered by Tourism Vancouver Island, be
continued in 2007 and on an on-going basis.

Conference Decision:

SELECTED ISSUES

R27 TRADE, INVESTMENT AND LABOUR MOBILITY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN BC AND ALBERTA Courtenay

WHEREAS the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement between BC and
Alberta will have a significant effect on local government;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver  Island and Coastal
Communities and the Union of BC Municipalities be requested to review the Trade,
Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement between BC and Alberta and consult with
the provincial government and local government with the intent of making required
changes, or exemptoing municipalities from the agreement.

Conference Decision:

R28 UBCM PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING RESOLUTIONS Powell River RD

WHEREAS Rule 26 of UBCM’s Procedures for Handling Resolutions is clearly intended
to provide for the greatest possible discussion of resolutions by grouping those covering
matters not considered as greatly controversial into a block;

AND WHEREAS Rule 27(i) allows the sponsor of a resolution included for
consideration as a block to request that it be removed and entered for discussion, thus
defeating the intended purpose of Rule 26:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities request the Union of BC Municipalities to amend Rule 27(i) to provide
that only those who would speak in opposition to a resolution may request that it be
removed and entered for discussion.

Conference Decision:

R29 PARTICIPATION OF FIRST NATIONS AT AVICC Powell River City

WHEREAS all municipalities and regional districts in British Columbia are situated
within the traditional territories of First Nations, and First Nations are in integral part of
society; economically, culturally and socially;

AND WHEREAS in order to achieve a sustainable future for British Columbia it is
imperative that the three governing bodies, Regional Districts, Municipalities and First
Nations move forward together;

AND WHEREAS the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities is
constantly having discussions, forming committees and passing resolutions regarding
First Nations issues without meaningful participation of First Nations:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities enables full participation of First Nations in meaningful discussions and
the opportunity to have full membership on all standing and select committees of the
Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Committees.

Conference Decision:

R30 PARTICIPATION OF FIRST NATIONS AT UBCM

WHERAS all municipalities and regional districts in British Columbia are situated
within the traditional territories of First Nations, and First Nations are in integral part of
society; economically, culturally and socially;

AND WHEREAS in order to achieve a sustainable future for British Columbia it is
imperative that the three governing bodies, Regional Districts, Municipalities and First
Nations move forward together;

AND WHEREAS the Union of BC Municipalities is constantly having discussions,
forming committees and passing resolutions regarding First Nations issues without
meaningful participation of First Nations:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities enables full
participation of First Nations in meaningful discussions and the opportunity to have
full membership on all standing and select committees of the Union of BC
Municipalities.

Conference Decision:

R31 PLACEMENT OF NEW POWER UTILITY LINES Lake Cowichan

WHEREAS wind, rain, ice and snow have caused power outages in parts of the
Province with residents being subjected to unreasonable deprivation of what they are
normally accustomed to for extended periods;

AND WHEREAS a major cause of power outages is the damage to surface power lines
and poles caused by extreme weather conditions:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Provincial Government and BC Hydro take
remedial measures to ensure that future power outages are minimized, if not eliminated
by taking immediate measures to protect transformers, hydro poles and power lines
and to place power lines underground in areas where they are especially susceptible to
damage by weather.

Conference Decision:

APPENDIX B(1)

2005 AVICC MEMBERS

CITIES VILLAGES

Colwood
Courtenay Alert Bay
Duncan Cumberland
Langford Gold  River
Nanaimo Port Alice
Parksville Sayward
Port Alberni Tahsis
Victoria Zeballos

DISTRICTS REGIONAL DISTRICTS

Campbell River Alberni-Clayoquot
Central Saanich Capital
Esquimalt Central Coast
Highlands Comox-Strathcona
Lantzville Cowichan Valley
Metchosin Mount Waddington
North Cowichan Nanaimo
North Saanich Powell River
Oak Bay Sunshine Coast
Port Hardy Islands Trust
Powell River
Saanich
Sechelt
Sechelt Indian Government District
Sooke
Tofino
Ucluelet

TOWNS

Comox
Gibsons
Ladysmith
Lake Cowichan
Port McNeill
Qualicum Beach
Sidney
View Royal

APPENDIX B(2)

AVICC LIFE MEMBERS

DATE POSITION/NAME PLACE

1949-1950 Lorne Jordan Port Alberni

1951-1952 Earl Westwood Nanaimo

1953 Bert Beasley North Cowichan

1954 Bill Henderson Cumberland

1955-1956 C.A.P. Murson North Cowichan

1957 Alf Wurtele Esquimalt

1958 Jack Dobson Duncan

1959 Bill Moore Courtenay

1960 George Chatterton Saanich

1962 John Cook Nanaimo

1963 Don Morton North Cowichan

1964 Reeve Lee Central Saanich

1965 Fred Bishop Port Alberni

1966 Doug Watts Oak Bay

1967 Les Hammer Port Alberni

1968 Rob Baird Victoria

1969 Kay Grouhel Ladysmith

1970 S.A.D. Pike Powell River

1971-1972 Archie Galbraith Central Saanich

1973-1974 G.H.A. MacKay Nanaimo

1974-1975 William (Bronco) Moncrief Cumberland

1975-1976 Ed Lum Victoria

1976-1977 George McKnight Port Alberni

1977–1978 K. Paskin Duncan

1978-1979 Ken Hill Esquimalt

1979-1980 Mayor George Piercy Comox

1980-1981 Mel Couvelier Saanich

1981-1982 Mayor Anne Fiddick Gold River

1982-1983 Alderman Dick Winkleman Nanaimo

1983-1984 Mayor Norma Sealey Sidney

1984-1985 Mayor Robert Ostler Campbell River

1985-1986 Mayor Gillian Trumper Port Alberni

1986-1987 Alderman William (Bill) Kinley Port McNeill

1987-1988 Mayor Tom McCrae Tahsis

1989-1990 Mayor Frank Ney Nanaimo

Director George Borza Nanaimo R.D.

Mayor George Cochrane Courtenay

Alderman Walter Behn Port Alberni

Alderman Eric Simmons Victoria

1990-1991 Alderman Bill Cox Ladysmith

1992-1993 Mayor Ron Webber Courtenay

1993-1994 Mayor Al Huddlestan Port Hardy

1994-1995 Councillor Martin Segger Victoria

1995-1996 Councillor Maxine Williams Alert Bay

1996-1997 Director Jim Gurney Sunshine Coast R.D.

1998-1999 Mayor James Lornie Campbell River

1999-2000 Councillor John Crook Langford

2000-2001 Mayor Frank Leonard Saanich

2001-2003 Mrs. Pearl Myhres Zeballos

2004-2005 Councillor Mary Ashley Campbell River

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
FOR AVICC EXECUTIVE

AVICC is the collective voice for local government on Vancouver Island, the Sunshine
Coast, Powell River and the Central Coast.  The membership elects directors during the
Convention to ensure the directions set by the general membership are carried forward.
The Executive also provides the direction to the AVICC between Conventions.

This circular is notice of the AVICC Executive positions open for nomination, the
process and the procedures for nomination.

1. POSITIONS OPEN TO NOMINATIONS

The following positions are open for nomination:
• President • Director at Large (3 positions)
• First Vice-President • Electoral Area Representative
• Second Vice-President

2. NOMINATION PROCESS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

A candidate must be nominated by two elected officials of an AVICC local government
member.  The candidate must be an elected official of an AVICC member.

Background information for Candidates is available on request that sets the main
responsibilities and commitments of an AVICC Executive member.

A nomination and consent form is available and should be used for all nominations.

The Chair of the 2006 Nominating Committee is:
• Mayor W. J. (Jack) Peake,  President

3. NEXT STEPS

It is part of the duties of the Nominating Committee to review the credentials of each
candidate.  A Report on Nominations including, at the candidate’s option, a photo and
300-word biography will be prepared under the direction of the Nominating Committee
and distributed in the March Supplemental AVICC Newsletter.

To Be Included In This Report, Nominations Must Be Received By
February 24, 2006.

4. FINAL COMMENTS

The nomination process does not change the process where candidates can be
nominated off the floor at the Convention.  That process remains in place.  The process
outlined above provides  for those that are interested in seeking office to be directly
nominated prior to the Convention without the “sanction” of a Nominating Committee.

5. FURTHER INFORMATION

Copies of the “consent form” or duties of Executive members are available from the
AVICC office.

All other inquiries should be directed to:

Mayor W. J. (Jack) Peake, Past President
Chair, 2006 Nominating Committee
c/o AVICC
545 Superior Street
Victoria, B.C.
V8V 1T7

Phone:  (250) 356-5133
Fax:    (250) 356-5119
Email:  efraser@civicnet.bc.ca

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2006 AVICC EXECUTIVE

We are qualified under the AVICC Constitution to nominate1 a candidate and we
nominate:

Name:

Position in local government (Mayor/Councillor/Director):

Municipality or Regional District represented:

AVICC Executive Office Nominated for:

Signed:
Name ___________________________ Name ______________________________

Position: _________________________ Position:____________________________

Mun/RD  ________________________ Mun/RD___________________________

Signature  ________________________ Signature
___________________________

CONSENT FORM

I consent to this nomination and attest that I am qualified to be a candidate for the office
I have been nominated to pursuant to the AVICC Constitution2.  I also agree to provide
the following information to the Chair, AVICC Nominating Committee (c/o AVICC
Office) by February 24, 2006.

• photo (to size set by Nominating Committee Chair)
• biographical information.  The maximum length of such information shall be 300
words.  If the information provided is in excess, the Nominating Committee Chair shall
edit as required.

Signed Name:   Position:

Mun/RD:

Signature:  Date:

1 Nominations require two elected officials of members of the Association.
2 All nominees of the Executive shall be elected representatives of a member of the
Association.  Nominee for electoral area representative must hold the appropriate
office.