2024 R54 – Legislative Changes Consultation Process
- Year: 2024
- AVICC Number: R54
- UBCM Number: RR37
- Zeballos
Whereas the Province of British Columbia implements changes to legislation in anticipation of providing benefit to all British Columbians;
And whereas not all rural, remote communities are provided with capacity to fulfill new legislative requirements:
Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request that the Province provide a more fulsome consultation process with local governments of all sizes prior to making sweeping legislative changes.
- Year: 2024
- AVICC Number: R54
- Sponsor: Zeballos
- Resolution Type: Provincial
- Category: Legislative
- AVICC Decision: Endorsed
- AVICC Action: Forwarded to UBCM
- AVICC Response link
- UBCM Number: RR37
- UBCM Decision: Not considered - Similar ask to another resolution
- Provincial Response:RESPONSE TO UBCM 2024-EB87: Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs The Province is committed to work collaboratively through consultation with local governments, both formally and informally, on matters that specifically affect them. Under the Community Charter and the Local Government Act, the Province recognizes local governments as an order of government in their respective jurisdiction. This recognition entails a principle of consultation where the Province and local governments work towards cooperative approaches on matters of mutual interest. In addition, there is a statutory requirement for government to consult with the Union of BC Municipalities prior to any changes to core local government legislation, including the Community Charter and Local Government Act. To facilitate good engagement practices, the Province has created a new Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities whose mandate is to serve as the key point of contact to hear concerns, suggestions, or feedback to government. The Minister of State will work with Ministerial colleagues to address issues proactively and ensure that local government advice informs government initiatives, including consultation on the introduction or amendment of legislation.
- UBCM Response link
The AVICC acknowledges that we are grateful to live, work, and play on the traditional territories of theCoast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwak-Waka’wakw Peoples