UBCM 2013 Annual ConventionVancouver Convention CentreSeptember 16 - 20

Program

UBCM launched The Compass this year, a weekly e-newsletter that marks a shift in the way the organization communicates with its members. The Compass is a resource that helps BC local governments navigate the local government landscape.

It also acts as inspiration for this year’s convention. Just as a compass steers a traveller on his path, so the 2013 UBCM Convention will aim to guide local leaders in their efforts to move their communities forward. 

We all have priorities and goals—as individuals, community members and local government leaders, but the myriad of expectations and challenges before us can leave us feeling directionally challenged. The 2013 UBCM Convention will provide an opportunity to establish policies that provide clear direction for all BC local governments.

We will also have the opportunity to discuss some of the uncertainties that obscure our course. How do we provide tomorrow’s infrastructure using yesterday’s funding structure? Where is the balance between local government latitude and strong intergovernmental cooperation? How does global economic uncertainty impact local community prosperity? UBCM 2013 will provide the tools, resources and inspiration for navigating the complex local government landscape.

The countless local projects and programs that are being implemented across the province demonstrate that our communities are thriving, despite challenges. BC local governments are adept at overcoming impediments and identifying innovative solutions. Join us as we come together to recognize successes, and draw inspiration for addressing our own communities’ obstacles.

Together, we will take the path less travelled, and explore new approaches to building

vibrant communities.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Table of Contents

Getting AcquaintedImportant Notices 5

UBCM Convention Office Information 5

Convention Program 6-8

Delegate Services 9

UBCM Marketplace 10

Government Appointments 10

Networking Events 10-11

Clinics at a Glance 12

Partners Programs 12

Making PlansMonday Pre-conference Sessions 14-16

Tuesday Clinics 18-19

Maps 22-23

Tuesday Forums & Sessions 24-25

Wednesday Clinics & Sessions 26-29

Thursday Clinics, Sessions & Workshops 30-34

Friday Sessions 34

Further InformationUBCM Executive & Committees 36-38

Nominations Received 38

Nomination & Elections Process 40-41

2013 Convention Sponsors 42Credit: Picture BC - Historic Courthouse, Fernie

Credit: Picture BC - Burnaby Mountain, Burnaby

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Important NoticesName Badges and Session AccessFor security and access reasons, name badges must be worn for entry to all convention sessions. The reverse of your name badge contains admission information for events that require separate registration. These include:

• Electoral Area Directors, Small Talk, Mid-Sized Communities and Large Urban Communities Forum Lunches – Tuesday, 12:00 pm

• Welcome Reception – Tuesday, 6:00 pm

• Area Association Lunches – Wednesday, 12:00 pm

• Delegates Lunch – Thursday, 12:00 pm

• UBCM Annual Reception and Banquet – Thursday, 6:30 pm

Please be prepared to show your name badge to be granted access.

Please also note that name badges are not issued for those attending only Monday and/or Tuesday pre-convention sessions.

Voting CardsVoting delegates are reminded to carry their voting cards with them during all business sessions. These cards must be shown when a vote is called for on the convention floor, and must be presented and initialed by the scrutineers before a ballot is issued.

Electronic Voting KeypadsEach voting delegate will receive an electronic voting keypad at registration. Delegates are responsible for their keypads during the Convention and must bring the keypad to the resolution sessions on September 18, 19, and 20. There will be a $60 fee for any lost, stolen, or unreturned keypads.

Keypads are to be returned to:

• The UBCM registration desk

• UBCM staff, who will be collecting keypads in the plenary following the final resolution session on Friday, September 20

• Designated drop-off boxes located at the entrance and exit of the plenary on Friday, September 20

Please do not leave the convention until you have returned your voting keypad.

Continental Breakfast and Coffee ServicesA light, continental breakfast will be available, as follows:

Clinic Breakfast Tuesday to Thursday 7:00 am – 8:30 am East Foyer, Meeting Room Level, VCC This breakfast is for those attending early morning clinic sessions.

Delegates’ Breakfast Wednesday to Friday 7:00 am – 8:30 am Ballroom B/C, VCC

Coffee service will be scheduled twice daily (mid-morning and mid-afternoon) Monday through Thursday, and on Friday morning. On Wednesday and Thursday, coffee service, as well as hydration stations, will be available in the UBCM Marketplace.

Convention Venues: OverviewAll Business Sessions: Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

See map on page 22-23 for further details.

RegistrationThe registration desk is located in the Foyer of the Vancouver Convention Centre and the registration office is located in the Box Office. Office hours for both are as follows:

Monday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am – 4:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

UBCM Convention OfficeThe UBCM convention Office will be open during convention week, as follows:

Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Friday: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

For urgent or convention-related business, please use the on-site UBCM Convention office phone number 604.647.7490.

All other business should be directed to the permanent UBCM office number 604.270.8226, where voicemail will be checked regularly.Credit: Picture BC - Historic Courthouse, Fernie

Credit: Picture BC - Burnaby Mountain, Burnaby

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MondaySeptember 16

TuesdaySeptember 17

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

8:15 am - 5:30 pm

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

7:00 am - 8:30 am

7:30 am - 8:30 am

Registration

Study Sessions & Tours* Agricultural Study Tour Building and Protecting Sustainable Communities A Snapshot of the Local Government-First Nations Landscape Tools, Resources & Funding for Local Governments Designing Communities for Better Health: Walking Tour

BC Mayors’ Caucus

BC Mayors’ Caucus Reception

Electoral Area Directors Meet & Greet

Registration

Clinic Continental Breakfast

Clinics: Stewardship of Sustainable Services, Assets and Finances Local Food Systems: Context and Need Respect in the Workplace Changes to the Fisheries Act What Does Rural BC Need to Succeed? BC Emergency Services Review Forums: Electoral Area Directors Forum Small Talk Forum Mid-Sized Communities Forum Large Urban Communities Forum

Forum Lunches

Plenary Session: Strong Fiscal Futures

Provincial Policy Sessions: Local Government Elections Reform BC’s Off-Reserve Aboriginal Action Plan Exploring a BC Crime Prevention Strategy Partnerships in Trades Training Funding 911 Services – Is a Wireless Levy the Solution?

Municipal Insurance Association of BC AGM Municipal Finance Authority of BC Semi-Annual Meeting

Municipal Insurance Association of BC Reception Welcome Reception

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9:00 am - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

*see pg 14 for specific times and locations.

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WednesdaySeptember 18

7:00 am - 4:30 pm

7:00 am - 8:30 am

7:30 am - 8:15 am

8:30 am

Registration

Clinic Continental Breakfast Delegates’ Continental Breakfast

Clinics: Youth Online: Mobilizing Against Exploitation & Bullying 8 Habits of Effective Citizen Engagement Enhancing Local Government Collaboration Wildfire, Community Protection & Participation Closer to Derelict Vessel Solutions?

CONVENTION OPENING SESSION O Canada Invocation Welcome from Host Community

ANNUAL MEETING President’s Opening Address Adoption of Conference Rules and Procedures Adoption of Minutes of 2012 Convention Annual Report Question-and-Answer Period Adoption of Financial Statements Appointment of Auditors Appointment of Convention Committees

First Report of the Nominating Committee for the positions of Table Officers

Keynote Address: Stephen Lewis

Principal Policy Session: Resolutions

UBCM Marketplace Opens

Nominations from the floor for Table Officer positions

Area Association Lunches (optional)

Address by FCM President

Address by the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development

Candidate Speeches (as necessary)

Election of Table Officers (opens as necessary)

Provincial Cabinet Panels

Presentation of 2013 Climate & Energy Action Awards

CAPP Presents The Walrus Talks: The Art of Conversation

BC Government Reception

Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver Reception

CUPE BC Reception

9:00 am

9:20 am

9:25 am - 10:25 am

10:30 am - 11:55 am

10:30 am

11:55 am 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

1:30 pm - 1:45 pm

1:45 pm - 2:15 pm

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

4:15 pm - 4:30 pm

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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8:00 pm - 12:00 am

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ThursdaySeptember 19

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

7:00 am - 8:30 am

7:00 am - 8:30 pm

7:30 am - 8:15 pm

Registration

Community Excellence Awards Breakfast Reception

Clinic Continental Breakfast Delegates’ Continental Breakfast

Clinics: Canada - European Union Trade Negotiations Best Practices: Mobile Business Licencing Navigating Child Care - The $10/day Plan Avoiding Personal Liability RCMP Contract: How Well is it Working? Election of Table Officers continues (as necessary)

Second Report of the Nominating Committee for Executive positions

Address by Leader of the Official Opposition

Resolutions Session Continues

Nominations from the Floor for Executive positions

Candidate Speeches (as necessary)

Address by Leader of the Green Party

Delegates Lunch

Workshops: Conflict of Interest Working with the Court in Your Community Economics of Policing in BC BC Transit: A Partnership in Action Election of Remaining Executive positions (as necessary) UBCM Annual Reception UBCM Annual Banquet Presentation of Long-Service Awards and Life Memberships

Delegates’ Continental Breakfast

Election for Executive positions continues (as necessary)

Resolutions Sessions continue Consideration of: Report on Resolutions Received after the Deadline Remaining Section “B” Resolutions

Federal Address

Resolutions Session Continues Installation of President Elect

Address by the Premier

Adjourn

8:00 am - 9:00 am

8:30 am - 8:35 am

8:35 am - 8:55 am

8:55 am - 11:25 am

11:25 am - 11:30 am

11:30 am - 11:55 am

11:55 am - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

6:30 pm

7:30 pm

7:00 am – 8:30 am

7:30 am – 8:30 am 8:00 am – 9:00 am

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9:30 am – 10:45 am

FridaySeptember 20

10:45 am – 11:00 am

11:00 am

12:00 pm

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DELEGATE SERVICES

Credit: Picture BC - Skyline and Harbour, Metro Vancouver

2013 UBCM Convention Event App Be sure to check out the 2013 UBCM Convention Event App for program details and more, at eventapp.ca/11874

The 2013 UBCM Convention Event App is provided courtesy of TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.

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Delegate Office ServicesLidstone & Company, Barristers and Solicitors, is pleased to provide UBCM delegates with complimentary fax and photocopying services during convention week, located in the Main Lobby, VCC.

To send a fax message to delegates, dial 604.647.7480.

If you wish to receive a fax, it is your responsibility to have the sending party notify you of the transmission.

Delegate Email ServicesDelegate email services will be available throughout convention week, courtesy of Shaw Communications in the Main Lobby, VCC.

Both Delegate Office and Email Services will open during convention week as follows:

Monday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet ServiceComplimentary Wi-Fi service is available throughout VCC during convention week, courtesy of Young Anderson, Barristers and Solicitors.

To access the complimentary Wi-Fi, connect to: UBCM-2013.

Hearing DevicesHearing devices are available for use during plenary sessions. Please see the Registration Desk for more information.

The Compass & UBCM Daily News Convention updates will be made available through The Compass, and on-site through the UBCM Daily News.

Sponsored by Stewart McDannold Stuart.

Delegate Services

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UBCM Marketplace Networking EventsMonday, September 16BC Mayors’ Caucus Reception 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Malaspina Room, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Electoral Area Directors Meet & Greet 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Cheakamus Room, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Tuesday, September 17Forum Lunches* 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Electoral Area Directors – Ballroom C Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Sponsored by Municipal Finance Authority of BC

Small Talk – Ballroom B, VCC Sponsored by Spectra Energy

Mid-Sized Communities – Ballroom C, VCC Sponsored by Municipal Finance Authority of BC

Large Urban Communities – Room 8/15, VCC Sponsored by TELUS

Municipal Insurance Association of BC Reception 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Waterfront Ballroom, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Welcome Reception* Hosted by the City of Vancouver and UBCM 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm West Ballroom C/D, VCC

Wednesday, September 18Area Association Lunches* 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Association of Kootenay & Boundary Local Governments Ballroom C, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Ballroom B, VCC

Lower Mainland Local Government Association Ballroom C, VCC

North Central Local Government Association Ballroom A, VCC

Southern Interior Local Government Association Ballroom A/B, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Be sure to visit the UBCM Marketplace and Delegate Lounge in Exhibition Hall B/C, located next to the main plenary session room. Name badge required.

Wednesday 10:30 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Delegate Lounge sponsored by Young Anderson, Barristers and Solicitors. 

Government AppointmentsProvincial Government Staff MeetingsMeetings with provincial government staff will be held in Room 7, VCC, on Tuesday, and in Exhibition Hall C, VCC, on Wednesday and Thursday. Please confirm your meeting room location with the Provincial Government Staff Appointments Desk. The Provincial Government Staff Appointments Desk hours and locations are as follows:

Monday and Tuesday Main Lobby, VCC 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Wednesday and Thursday Exhibition Hall C, VCC 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Premier and Cabinet Ministers MeetingsMeetings with the Premier will take place in the Premier’s office at 999 Canada Place. Meetings with Cabinet Ministers will take place Monday through Thursday in Rooms 13-17, VCC. Your meeting confirmation will indicate the location of the meeting, however delegates are advised to check in with the Provincial Government Staff Appointments Desk.

Meetings with Minister Oakes will take place Monday through Friday in Room 20, VCC. Questions with respect to appointments must be made through the Minister’s Assistant who will be located outside Room 20.

*Name Badge required for access.

GETTING ACQUAINTEDUBCM MARKETPLACE

GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTSNETWORKING EVENTS

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CAPP Presents The Walrus Talks: The Art of Conversation 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Ballroom A/B, VCC

BC Government Reception* 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm West Ballroom D, VCC

Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver Reception 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Waterfront Ballroom, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

CUPE BC Reception 8:00 pm – 12:00 am Harbourside Ballroom, Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel

Thursday, September 19Community Excellence Awards Breakfast Reception By invitation only. 7:00 am – 8:30 am Waterfront Ballroom, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Sponsored by: Gold: Urban Systems Ltd., Silver: Green Communities Committee, and Bronze: BC Ministry of Environment

Delegates Lunch* Introduction of Life Members & Guests 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Ballroom A/B/C, VCC Sponsored by Central 1 Credit Union

UBCM Annual Reception and Banquet* 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Reception Ballroom A/B, VCC Reception sponsored by FortisBC

7:30 pm Banquet East Exhibition Hall A, VCC Presentation of Awards Entertainment sponsored by FortisBC Wine & Wine Glasses sponsored by KPMG

Banquet Reservations For those who have not pre-arranged their banquet seating, reserved seating can still be booked on-site at Registration Services until 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 17. Registration Services is located in the Box Office behind the main registration desk at VCC.

Please ensure that only one person from your group makes the booking. All seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Tables of 10.

Introduction by Shelley Ambrose, co-publisher of The Walrus magazine,

and executive director of the Walrus Foundation.

FeaturingHoggan & Associates Jim Hoggan

Empathy and the Public SquareBishop of the Diocese of New Westminster Michael Ingham

Faith and ReasonChief Clarence Louie Difficult Conversations

War Child Canada’s Dr. Samantha Nutt It’s Not You, It’s Them

Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue’s Shauna Sylvester From Debate to Dialogue

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Presents

THE WALRUS TALKSthe art of conversation

Wednesday, sePteMBer 18, 4:30–5:30 P.M.Wine and light snacks will be served

East Vancouver Convention Centre, Ballroom A/B, 1055 Canada Place

Sixty minutes of lively thought-provoking ideas about the art of the interview, the state of the public square,

finding common ground, reconciliation, and more.

The Walrus Foundation is a charitable, non-profit, with a mandate to promote conversation about matters vital to

Canadians. The Walrus Foundation publishes The Walrus magazine and produces national events like The Walrus Talks.

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Clinics at a Glance

Partners ProgramsPlease be in the VCC lobby 15 minutes prior to tour time, as buses will leave on time. If you miss the bus, you will miss the tour and no refunds will be issued. Please wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear. Umbrellas and cameras are recommended.

Rooms Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

7:30 am – 8:30 am 7:30 am – 8:15 am 7:30 am – 8:15 am

Room 11, VCC Stewardship of Sustainable Services, Assets and Finances

Youth Online: Mobilizing Against Exploitation & Bullying

Canada - European Union Trade Negotiations

Room 12, VCC Local Food Systems: Context and Need

8 Habits of EffectiveCitizen Engagement

Best Practices: Mobile Business Licencing

Room 13, VCC Respect in the Workplace Enhancing LocalGovernment Collaboration

Navigating Child Care - The $10/day Plan

Room 14, VCC Changes to the Fisheries Act Wildfire, Community Protection & Participation

Avoiding Personal Liability

Room 8/15, VCC What Does Rural BC Need to Succeed?

Closer to Derelict Vessel Solutions?

RCMP Contract: How Well is it Working?

Room 17, VCC

BC Emergency Services Review

Wednesday Thursday

Hike – Capilano River Regional Park 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Vancouver Walking Tour: Granville Street & Gastown 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Vancouver Culture Tour 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Indian Arm Scenic Luncheon Cruise1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Eat Your Cart Out 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

The Partners Programs desk will be located in the Main Lobby, East Building, VCC and the hours are as follows: Tuesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday 8:30 am – 11:00 am

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Wednesday Thursday

Hike – Capilano River Regional Park 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Vancouver Walking Tour: Granville Street & Gastown 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Vancouver Culture Tour 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Indian Arm Scenic Luncheon Cruise1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Eat Your Cart Out 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Credit: Picture BC - Skyline view of City Centre, Surrey

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Pre-conference Study Sessions & ToursMonday Tuesday

Agricultural Study Tour Full-Day Tour: 8:15 am - 5:30 pm

Clinics7:30 am – 8:30 am

Building and Protecting Sustainable Communities

Full-Day Environment Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Forums9:00 am – 12:00 pm

A Snapshot of the Local Government-First Nations Landscape

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Forum Lunches12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Tools, Resources & Funding for

Local Governments 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Plenary Session: Strong Fiscal Futures1:45 pm – 2:45 pm

Designing Communities for Better Health - Walking Tour

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Provincial Policy Sessions3:15 pm – 4:45 pm

BC Mayors’ Caucus*1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

*The BC Mayors’ Caucus is seperately ticketed, and is not included in the UBCM Registration Fee or Program.

Monday, September 16Agricultural Study Tour 8:15 am - 5:30 pmRoom: Meet outside the Sechelt Room, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Buses depart from the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel at 8:30 am sharp.

Details: Join the BC Ministry of Agriculture as we take a trip to Surrey and Delta for a tour showcasing some key players in local food production and processing. By visiting several significant agricultural operations, you’ll discover the many different ways our local farms deliver food to you from “gate to plate”.

You’ll also learn how your local government can ensure their success by planning for agriculture. Tour stops may include:

• A honeybee operation;

• A greenhouse vegetable operation with a cogeneration facility;

• A thriving organic vegetable operation utilizing direct farm marketing options;

• A large-scale vegetable operation with a potato packing line.

Lunch will be provided and there may be opportunities to purchase local farm products. Please dress for the weather and wear farm-appropriate footwear. Partners/spouses are welcome as well, but must formally register for the tour, as there is a fixed limit to the number of people who can attend.

Wood WORKS! BCProud to recognize excellence in structural and

architectural wood use in BC local government projects

www.wood-works.ca

Awards will be presented at each area association luncheon on Wednesday, September 18, 2013.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Questions about wood use in your next civic project? Speak to a Wood Works! BC representative following your luncheon or at booth # 216 at the UBCM Marketplace, Vancouver Convention Centre – East, Exhibit Halls B & C, on Sept. 18 & 19.

“Bridge of Dreams” Footbridge, Princeton, BC

VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, BC

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MAKING PLANSMONDAY PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS

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Building and Protecting Sustainable Communities 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:30 pm - 4:00 pmRoom: Ballroom A/B, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Details: This full-day environment session will address some of the most pressing environmental issues facing communities across the province. Topics for discussion may include climate action, contaminated sites, product stewardship, environmental assessments, green technology, and oil spill preparedness and response. The session will offer regulatory updates, identify existing gaps in the management of environmental issues, and outline tools for local governments to use in decision-making processes. Local governments will also hear about best practices and innovative community programs on environmental matters.

A Snapshot of the Local Government-First Nations Landscape 9:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom: Mackenzie Room, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Details: Navigating the local government landscape requires meaningful consideration of the progress made in local government-First Nations relations, as well as initiatives at the provincial and federal levels relating to First Nations peoples. This landscape is diverse, and includes the development of partnerships and agreements between all parties. It involves increasing emphasis on non-treaty agreements; movement toward reconciliation and healing; and an ever-changing legislative and regulatory environment, all of which impact on-the-ground work in local government and First Nations communities.

With these complex dynamics in mind, this session will take a snapshot approach to First Nations relations and policy development at the local, provincial and national levels. We will discuss UBCM’s current work and priorities, and examine how the local government-First Nations landscape shapes the efforts that are underway today in our communities, to help plot a course for tomorrow.

Tools, Resources & Funding for Local Governments 9:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom: Ballroom C, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Details: With the increasing challenge of accessing grant programs, this half-day session will provide opportunities for delegates to meet with representatives from agencies that provide tools, resources, funding or other supports that help local governments to increase capacity and undertake local planning, projects and development. Using a “marketplace” format, delegates will be able to meet face-to-face with representatives of agencies that are of most benefit to their community and take away information and resources. Participants will be provided with a directory of the contact people, purpose and resources of all the organizations that are at the session and will be encouraged to meet with numerous agencies by way of a session “passport” which, once completed, will be entered to win a prize.

Designing Communities for Better Health: Walking Tour 1:30 pm - 4:30 pmRoom: Meet in Room 13, VCC

Details: Tired of sitting inside all day? Get walking and feel the health benefits of healthy community design. This afternoon “walkshop” will walk the talk and provide participants with an understanding about the specific elements and attributes of community design that are linked with health outcomes. Participants will attend a 30 minute presentation, followed by a short Skytrain ride (delegates will be accompanied by tour leaders) and a walking tour of the Olympic Village neighbourhood. Once arriving at the Village, delegates will visit 5 locations and hear about the emerging research, evidence and action on the health links to specific planning issues at each stop. Topics may include transportation; food security; age-friendly design; health inequities, considerations for rural and remote communities; and social connectedness. While the neighbourhood is in Vancouver, our presenters will speak to benefits for communities from around the province. Registrants should be able to walk a minimum of 1 km. Transit passes will be provided. Partners are welcome to attend this tour, however, they must register in advance.

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Tuesday Clinics7:30 am - 8:30 am

Stewardship of Sustainable Services, Assets and FinancesRoom: Meeting Room 11, VCC Participants:

Glen Brown, Executive Director, Local Government Infrastructure & Finance, Ministry of Community, Sport & Cultural Development

Andy Wardell, Manager Financial Services, District of North Vancouver and Co-Chair AM BC

David Allen, CAO, City of Courtenay and Co-Chair AM BC

Details: The session will highlight the benefits of asset management (AM) for local governments through practical examples of how AM strategies benefit communities, taxpayers, and decision makers - from the perspective of establishing the baseline information, ensuring efficient and financially effective services, supporting fair and transparent decision making, and a long term approach. Long term financial planning best practices, as developed by GFOA, can be combined with AM practices (life cycle cost, level of service, risk profiles) to enable informed decision making at a more effective, earlier, time in the process.

Finally, the session will discuss how senior government is approaching this issue through encouraging and supporting the implementation of AM, full life cycle costing, and long term financial planning.

Local Food Systems: Context and NeedRoom: Meeting Room 12, VCC Participants:

Rob Buchan, CAO, District of North Saanich

Janine de la Salle, Senior Planner, HB Lanarc-Golder

Details: Why has community planning forgotten about food until recently? As we struggle with making our communities healthier and more prosperous, creating resilient local food systems has become a key strategy for community sustainability, generating community wealth and building community. This session provides a review of how planning became divorced from food systems, tools and frameworks for awakening the potential in your community, and examples and lessons learned from the field of comprehensive planning for resilient food and agriculture systems. Attendees will learn about best practices, overcoming barriers, and including food systems as a critical element to resilient community development.

Respect in the WorkplaceRoom: Meeting Room 13, VCC Participants:

Councillor Michelle Bell, Director, BullyFreeBC

Robyn Durling, Director, BullyFreeBC

Details: In 2011, the Government of British Columbia enacted Bill 14, the Workers Compensation Amendment Act, which expanded the coverage of injuries to include mental disorders arising from workplace bullying, harassment and other workplace stressors. We will explore the impacts of the current legislation on local government; review recent labour decisions; and discuss research regarding harassment and bullying in the workplace. Most importantly, we will raise awareness around human capital and the negative economic, organizational and social impacts of workplace harassment.

Changes to the Fisheries ActRoom: Meeting Room 14, VCC Participants:

Brad Fanos, Regional Manager, Fisheries Protection Program, Department of Fisheries & Oceans

Jason Hwang, Fisheries Protection Program, Department of Fisheries & Oceans

Details: Changes to the Fisheries Act will be explained including the new purpose and key factors, the new prohibition related to fish habitat, and definitions of key terms. Changes to how the DFO regulatory process will function in response to the Fisheries Act changes and other program changes will also be discussed.

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What Does Rural BC Need to Succeed? Room: Meeting Room 8/15, VCC Participants:

Director Grace McGregor, Chair, Rural BC Project & Vice-Chair, Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition

Chief Judy Wilson, Director, Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition

Mayor Kerry Cook, Chair, Cariboo-Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition

Mayor Gerry Thiessen, Vice-Chair, Omineca Beetle Action Coalition

Details: The Beetle Action Coalitions’, Rural BC Project (RBCP), has endeavoured to increase public awareness of the issues rural BC is facing in a constructive and politically non-partisan manner and to present a convincing case for the resources rural BC needs to meet these challenges. The clinic will focus on the direction proposed in the RBCP’s position paper, The Pathway to Prosperity in British Columbia Runs Through its Rural Places: A Long-term Strategy for Rural Development. The development and implementation of a Rural Strategy will assist all levels of government with navigating the complex investments in social and economic development required for rural BC communities to succeed.

BC Emergency Services ReviewRoom: Meeting Room 17, VCC Participants:

Les Fisher, COO, BC Ambulance Services

George Papadopoulos, Director, Quality, Patient Safety and Accreditation, Provincial Health Services Authority

Michael MacDougall, President, BC Emergency Health Services

Details: BC Emergency Health Services recently completed a review of its Resource Allocation Plan (RAP). This is of keen interest to local government because the RAP determines the allocation of financial and personnel resources in response to public requests for emergency medical assistance.

UBCM delegates will be aware that most First Responder services are provided by local governments, but fall under the province-wide aegis of BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS). BCEHS is responsible for pre-hospital care in BC, which also includes BC Ambulance Service.

A panel of senior staff from BCEHS will discuss the RAP review process and findings, and address questions. Local governments would do well to acquaint themselves with this evidence-based review, given the significance of the issue to their citizens and their First Responder agencies.

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Tuesday Forums & Sessions Forums 9:00 am - 12:00 pmElectoral Area Directors – Ballroom A/B, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Small Talk – Ballroom A, VCC Mid-Sized Communities – Meeting Room 11/12, VCC Large Urban Communities – Meeting Room 1, VCC

Forum Lunches 12:00 pm - 1:15 pmSee Networking Events on page 10 for more details.

Plenary Session: Strong Fiscal Futures 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Room: Exhibition Hall A, VCC Participants:

Chair Al Richmond, Cariboo Regional District, Co-Chair of the UBCM Select Committee on Local Government Finance

Mayor Greg Moore, City of Port Coquitlam and Chair Metro Vancouver Regional District, Co-Chair of the Select Committee

Mayor Frank Leonard, District of Saanich, Select Committee Member

Mayor Taylor Bachrach, Town of Smithers, Select Committee Member

Details: This plenary session features a presentation of the July 2013 report of the UBCM Select Committee on Local Government Finance, Strong Fiscal Futures: A Blueprint for Strengthening BC Local Governments’ Finance System. Policy Paper #1, which seeks endorsement of the report, will be debated the following day. Consequently, this session has been designed to inform that debate and to allow members to ask questions of the Committee prior to considering the Policy Paper.

Finance system reform has been a important priority for the UBCM Executive, and the report proposes a number of key directions for that reform, aimed at improving the way services and infrastructure are financed through smarter expenditures and fairer, more economically responsive revenue tools. If endorsed by the membership, these key directions can establish a policy framework for reform over the next decade or more.

Bring your Green Policy Book with you, and come prepared for an engaging dialogue on finance with the members of the Committee.

Provincial Policy Sessions 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm

Partnerships in Trades TrainingRoom: Ballroom A, VCC Participants:

Larry Espe, Superintendent of Trades, Ministry of Education

Kelly Betts, Coordinator, South Island Partnership

Doug Boyd, Secretary-Treasurer, Peace River North School District

John Turner, Spectra Energy

Details: Faced with the looming shortage of skilled workers, can BC’s employers, secondary school teachers, university staff, and First Nations create a shared solution? In this session, learn about partnerships with the power to build community, local capacity, and the economy. Three respected education and trades leaders demonstrate that regional partnerships built on shared trust, respect and a down-to-earth ‘get it done’ approach, can support learners to complete high school with trade, technical and academic credentials, preparing them for regional employment. The presenters share stories of how partnerships have dramatically increased graduation and completion rates through their dual credit (ACE-IT) and Secondary School Apprenticeship programs. In particular, they reflect on their successful engagement of Aboriginal students in achieving success through these programs.

Exploring a BC Crime Prevention Strategy Room: Meeting Room 1, VCC Participants:

Taryn Walsh, Executive Director, Victim Services and Crime Prevention Division, Ministry of Justice

Jamie Lipp, Director, Community Programs, Victim Services and Crime Prevention Division, Ministry of Justice

Details: The Ministry of Justice has committed to the development of a crime prevention strategy in BC. This commitment is articulated in the White Paper on Justice Reform Part Two: A Timely, Balanced Justice System. There have been recent opportunities for government to consult with British Columbians on the future of crime prevention in BC. Those consulted overwhelmingly pointed out the effectiveness of breaking through the underlying factors behind crime and cited many examples of effective crime prevention programming. This interactive workshop will explore themes, recommendations and actions identified through province-wide consultations. Participants will have an opportunity to contribute their ideas toward the development of a provincial crime prevention strategy.

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BC’s Off-Reserve Aboriginal Action PlanRoom: Ballroom C, VCC Participants:

Hon. John Rustad, Minister, Aboriginal Relations & Reconciliation

Councillor Murry Krause, Chair, UBCM First Nations Relations Committee

Paul Lacerte, Executive Director, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

Andy Butler, Manager, Urban Aboriginal Strategy, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

Ted Adnitt, Director, Programs & Partnerships, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

David Stevenson, ORAAP PCT Chair, Executive Director, Ministry of Aboriginal Relations & Reconciliation

Juanita Berkhout, Director, Urban and Housing Initiative, Ministry of Aboriginal Relations & Reconciliation

Cole McGillivary, Director, Metis Nation BC

Tanya Davoren, Director, Metis Nation BC

Colette Trudeau, Director, Metis Nation BC

Details: Almost 75 percent of the Aboriginal population in BC lives in urban/off-reserve areas. These individuals often experience poor socio-economic conditions resulting in pressures at the community level. Analysis suggests this is partly due to programs that do not consider cultural/historic circumstances, and a lack of coordination across agencies. In this workshop, Off-Reserve Aboriginal Action Plan (ORAAP) Provincial Coordination Team members will lead a conversation about the key ORAAP themes of jobs, training and youth which emerged in 2012/13 from the five ORAAP pilot projects in Vancouver, Surrey, Prince George, Kamloops and Duncan. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences, and actively discuss the opportunities and issues facing the urban Aboriginal community from their local perspectives.

Local Government Elections Reform Room: Meeting Room 2/3, VCC Participants:

Sandra Sajko, Executive Director, Integrated Policy Branch, Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development

Nola Western, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer (Funding and Disclosure), Elections BC

Details: The Provincial Government has committed to implement local government election changes in time to be used for the November 2014 local elections. This session will engage the local government community in

an information sharing workshop on the recently released White Paper on Local Government Elections Reform, and will include a discussion about what the proposed legislative changes for 2014 will mean for election participants and local governments. The new campaign finance rules intended for 2014 address the regulation of third party advertisers, banning of anonymous contributions, shortening the time for filing campaign disclosure statements, and other changes to enhance transparency and accountability. The session will introduce a key new player anticipated in the compliance and enforcement of campaign finance rules in local elections – Elections BC. The session will also describe why the provincial government is taking a phased approach to implementing the joint provincial-UBCM Local Government Elections Task Force recommendations and looking to implement all Task Force recommendations related to campaign finance, except expense limits, in 2014, and will explain next steps looking forward to the 2017 local elections. The proposed changes to campaign finance rules for 2014 are significant, and this session is a great opportunity to learn more.

Funding 911 Services - Is a Wireless Levy the Solution?Room: Meeting Room 11/12, VCC Participants:

Gary MacIsaac, Executive Director, UBCM

Ian MacDonald, Consultant, Dave Mitchell and Associates Ltd.

Dave Cunningham, Vice-President, TELUS

Doug Watson, Vice-President of Operations, E-Comm 9-1-1

Representative, Provincial Government

Details: Local government is currently responsible for the delivery of 911 services and faces a major challenge in how to fund the next generation of 911 services, including text, video and pictures, and address coverage gaps in the current system. 911 services are currently funded through property taxes and a Call Answer Levy (CAL) on landline telephone services. There is currently no levy on wireless services for the delivery of 911 services, yet this is a rapidly growing area and would provide additional revenues for the expansion of 911 services. The session will look at how this issue is addressed in other parts of Canada and outline a principled approach to deal with the issue in British Columbia.

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Wednesday Clinics 7:30 am - 8:15 am

Youth Online: Mobilizing Against Exploitation & BullyingRoom: Meeting Room 11, VCC Participants:

Kev Lescisin, Program Coordinator, Children of the Street Society

Chris Eastman, Youth Services Program Coordinator, City of Port Coquitlam

Details: More and more, young people’s lives are focused online - but apart from news coverage about high profile incidents of bullying, exploitation, or harassment, do we truly understand what youth in our communities experience online? Learn about real world initiatives to educate, empower and mobilize children and communities to face challenging online situations with courage and wisdom. Hear from professionals who work every day with youth and for youth.

Program Coordinator Kev Lescisin from the Children of the Street Society will explore sexual exploitation, human trafficking, local case studies, and the impact of the digital age on children and youth. Innovative community mobilization strategies and youth education programs offered by Children of the Street Society will be shared. Youth Services Program Coordinator Chris Eastman from the City of Port Coquitlam will introduce the “Be Someone” campaign to combat bullying, founded by partners including local business leaders, City of Port Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam Youth Society, RCMP, School District 43, and Kids Help Phone.

8 Habits of Effective Citizen EngagementRoom: Meeting Room 12, VCC Participants:

Shachi Kurl, VP Communications & Citizen Engagement, Vision Critical

Details: Navigating the local landscape successfully means keeping your citizens engaged. Effective online citizen engagement requires local governments to bring their best game. They can’t take flat, boring traditional paper surveys, put them on the internet and expect residents to be interested when social media, online gaming, blogs and the latest cat meme are already competing for their attention. This workshop will focus on best practices communities can use to ensure online citizen engagement activities will effectively allow council and staff to navigate the issues facing them. We’ll highlight best practices that all communities can use, based on our work in this area with major British Columbia local governments, while addressing some of the challenges cities may face.

Room: Meeting Room 13, VCC Participants:

Rejan Farley, Director, Intergovernmental Relations, Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development

Chair Al Richmond, Cariboo Regional District

Chair Rob Hutchins, Cowichan Valley Regional District

Details: As a federation of municipalities and unincorporated areas, the members of a regional district work together to provide their citizens with a range of services on a local, sub-regional or regional scale. Regional district members have varied and evolving interests, which can create unique challenges and sometimes disputes can arise. Building local government capacity to proactively resolve service and other inter-jurisdictional disputes will help to address issues effectively and forge more durable partnerships. This clinic will highlight key strategies and best practices used by local governments to enhance collaboration and successfully navigate conflict. Join Ministry staff and local government elected officials to discuss key skills, tools and processes used by local governments to proactively enhance collaboration and address conflict at the regional district level.

Wildfire, Community Protection & ParticipationRoom: Meeting Room 14, VCC Participants:

Peter Hisch, Fuels Management Superintendent, Wildfire Management Branch, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

Kelly Johnston, Vice-President, FireSmart Canada

Thomas Blank, Forest Fuel Management Coordinator, First Nations’ Emergency Services Society

Kelly Osbourne, Fire Management Planning Forester, Wildfire Management Branch, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

Details: Wildfire prevention and management is a shared responsibility. This clinic will provide local governments with an overview of the tools and resources that are available to undertake community wildfire protection planning and engagement, including: FireSmart private and First Nations’ lands and property management to reduce personal losses; Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative for wildland urban interface fuel reduction to protect communities, and; Landscape fire management planning to prevent fires on crown land from threatening communities and to protect natural resource values and critical infrastructure.

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Closer to Derelict Vessel Solutions?Room: Meeting Room 8/15, VCC Participants:

Chair Sheila Malcolmson, Islands Trust Council

Councillor Alison Morse, Bowen Island Municipality

Sean Herbert, Deputy Director, Land Tenures Branch, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

Ryan Greville, Navigable Water Protection Officer, Transport Canada

Details: Abandoned and derelict vessels, barges and docks have been a significant issue for BC communities for many years. It can be complicated to determine which level of government is responsible for managing many issues of concern. Local governments feel ill-equipped to respond. This session will summarize local government concerns, describe a draft provincial publication that outlines the regulatory framework for addressing problem vessels and floating structures in different situations, and include an update from Transport Canada about recent federal efforts to examine the issue. The session will conclude with a question and answer period.

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Wednesday SessionsExhibition Hall A, VCC

Convention Opening Session 8:30 am Address by the UBCM President, Mayor Mary Sjostrom

Annual Report and Annual Meeting 9:00 am

Keynote Address 9:25 am

Stephen LewisStephen Lewis is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Ryerson University in Toronto. He is the board chair of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which is dedicated to turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa, and he is co-founder and co-director of AIDS-Free World, an international advocacy organization.

Mr. Lewis is a Senior Fellow of the Enough Project. He is an immediate past member of the Board of Directors of the Clinton Health Access Initiative, and Emeritus Board Member of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative. He served as a Commissioner on the Global Commission on HIV and the Law; the Commission’s landmark report was released in July 2012.

Stephen Lewis’ work with the United Nations spanned more than two decades. He was the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa from June 2001 until the end of 2006. From 1995 to 1999, Mr. Lewis was Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF at the organization’s global headquarters in New York. From 1984 through 1988, he was Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations.

From 1970-1978, Mr. Lewis was leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, during which time he became leader of the Official Opposition.

Mr. Lewis is the author of the best-selling book, Race Against Time. He holds 35 honorary degrees from Canadian universities, as well as honorary degrees from Dartmouth College and Johns Hopkins University in the United States.

In 2003, Stephen Lewis was appointed a Companion of the Order of Canada, Canada’s highest honour for lifetime achievement. In 2007, King Letsie III, monarch of the Kingdom of Lesotho (a small mountainous country in Southern Africa) invested Mr. Lewis as Knight Commander of the Most Dignified Order of Moshoeshoe. The order is named for the founder of Lesotho; the knighthood is the country’s highest honour. And in 2012, Mr. Lewis was an inaugural recipient of Canada’s Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Keynote Address is sponsored by ICBC

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Area Association Lunches 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

See Networking Events on page 10 for more details.

Address by Mayor Claude Dauphin FCM President 1:30 pm – 1:45 pm

Address by Honourable Coralee Oakes Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development 1:45 pm – 2:15 pm

Provincial Cabinet Panels 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Panel on Strong Economy and JobsRooms: Meeting Room 11/12, VCC

Honourable Mike de Jong, Minister of FinanceHonourable Teresa Wat, Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and MulticulturalismHonourable Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Tourism and Small BusinessHonourable Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Honourable Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, Minister Responsible for LabourHonourable Amrik Virk, Minister of Advanced EducationHonourable Andrew Wilkinson, Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services

Panel on Responsible Resource DevelopmentRooms: Meeting Room 1, VCC

Honourable Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core ReviewHonourable Pat Pimm, Minister of AgricultureHonourable Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Honourable John Rustad, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation

Honourable Rich Coleman, Minister of Natural Gas Development and Minister Responsible for HousingHonourable Mary Polak, Minister of Environment

Panel on Strong Communities Rooms: Meeting Room 2/3, VCC

Honourable Terry Lake, Minister of HealthHonourable Stephanie Cadieux, Minister of Children and Family DevelopmentHonourable Don McRae, Minister of Social Development and Social InnovationHonourable Peter Fassbender, Minister of EducationHonourable Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural DevelopmentHonourable Suzanne Anton, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General

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Welcome to the 2013 UBCM Convention

My colleagues and I look forward to working with you to grow the economy for the benefit of all British Columbians. See you at the BC Government Reception.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Ballroom D, Vancouver Convention Centre West

Honourable Christy Clark Premier of British Columbia and MLA for Westside–Kelowna

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Thursday Clinics7:30 am - 8:15 am

Canada - European Union Trade NegotiationsRoom: Meeting Room 11, VCC Participants:

Janel Quiring, Director, International Trade Policy and Chief Negotiator for CETA, Trade Initiatives Branch, Ministry of International Trade and Ministry Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism

Robert Musgrave, Director, Internal Trade Policy Unit, Trade Initiatives Branch, Ministry of International Trade and Ministry Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism

Details: This clinic will provide UBCM participants the opportunity to meet with officials from the BC Ministry of International Trade to learn about the status of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) negotiations, and the potential implications of these and other trade negotiations for local governments. Now is the time for local governments to receive information on what may be covered by an agreement, how a CETA may impact them, and to engage in dialogue with government trade experts. It is also an opportunity to ask questions about existing obligations under other trade agreements such as the BC-Alberta-Saskatchewan New West Partnership Trade Agreement, and seek advice on concerns and issues for local governments arising from trade agreements, such as the ability to maintain local preference requirements or what constitutes a trade-compliant procurement process.

Best Practices: Mobile Business Licensing Room: Meeting Room 12, VCC Participants:

Trish Sterloff, Executive Director, Small Business Branch, Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training

Lynne Tang, Senior Policy Analyst, Small Business Branch, Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training

Mayor Rob Sawatzky, Okanagan-Similkameen MBL Group

Mayor Mike Clay, Tri-Cities MBL Group

Business Owner, MBL Participant

Details: An opportunity for mayors and councillors from local governments that have implemented inter-municipal business licence agreements in their regions to share best practices and lessons learned in the course of implementing their agreements. The representatives from these local governments will discuss how they went about implementing an inter-municipal business licence agreement, how they overcame the obstacles and what the response has been from the business community in their respective regions.

Navigating Child Care - The $10/day PlanRoom: Meeting Room 13, VCC Participants:

Sharon Gregson, Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC

Lynell Anderson, Human Early Learning Partnership, UBC

Details: Local government leaders know that the availability of quality affordable childcare is critical to the economic viability of their communities. Yet, BC lags behind other Canadian jurisdictions in providing young families with the childcare services they need. Local governments do not have resources or mandate to solve the childcare challenge alone. That’s why a growing number of local governments and school boards are supporting the $10/day Child Care Plan as the way forward. This session introduces the $10/day Plan, how it will help local governments with affordability and access, and explore how local government leaders can help move it forward to solve the childcare crisis.

Avoiding Personal LiabilityRoom: Meeting Room 14, VCC Participants:

Kathleen Higgins, Bull Housser & Tupper LLP

James Goulden, Bull Housser & Tupper LLP

Details: As a result of the significant role that local governments play in the daily lives of most British Columbians, the issue of personal liability for elected officials has never been more relevant. It is critical that elected officials, as well as senior staff, are aware of the obligations and risks that exist as a result of being elected to public office. This session will cover the relevant statutory and court decisions that deal with personal liability for elected officials. During this session, we will also offer some practical advice to assist elected officials in carrying out the business of the local government in the most effective manner, while at the same time minimizing the risks faced by those officials.

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Plus, chat with us to learn about our energy solutions and how we help your community navigate the energy landscape.The prize is a donation to a charity in the winner’s community of choice. The local charity will be chosen by FortisBC. The donation is valued at $2,000. Entry limited to UBCM delegates. The chances of winning depend on the number of entries received. The contest ends on September 19 at 1 p.m. To win, entrants may be required to answer a skill testing question correctly and to sign a release. No purchase necessary. Full contest rules are available at FortisBC’s booth at the UBCM convention.

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RCMP Contract: How Well is it Working? Room: Meeting Room 8/15, VCC Participants:

Clayton Pecknold, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Justice and Attorney General

Paul Gill, General Manager, Corporate and Finance, District of Maple Ridge

Details: Local government will receive an update on the RCMP contract and the issues that are still outstanding. The session will provide an opportunity to hear from the key Provincial and local government representatives at the discussions, to raise questions about the delivery of RCMP services, and to provide feedback to the Local Government Contract Management Committee on the issues that you would like to see addressed.

The purpose of the Local Government Contract Management Committee is to provide a forum for consultation, analysis and communication between Local Government and the Province regarding the management of the Agreement under which the RCMP provide local police services in BC and to analyze and respond to changes that may be proposed from time to time by the Federal government and/or the RCMP and recommend changes to the Federal government and/or the RCMP that may be considered necessary or appropriate.

Thursday SessionsExhibition Hall A, VCC

Address by Leader of the Official Opposition 8:35 am

Resolutions Session Continues 8:55 am

Address by the Leader of the Green Party 11:55 am

Delegates Lunch Ballrooms A/B/C, VCC 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Thursday Workshops2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Conflict of InterestRoom: Meeting Room 2/3, VCC Participants:

Raymond Young, QC, Young Anderson

Francesca Marzari, Young Anderson

Kathleen Higgins, Bull Housser & Tupper LLP

Sandra Carter, Valkyrie Law Group LLP

Pam Jefcoat, Valkyrie Law Group LLP

Justice Anne Rowles, Chair, International Centre for Criminal Law Reform

Don Lidstone, QC, Lidstone & Company, Local Government Lawyers

Details: The BC Court of Appeal decision in Schlenker v. Torgrimson has brought the issue of conflict of interest to the forefront once again. As a result, there are many questions and concerns arising from local elected officials across BC.

This interactive session is designed to engage and inform elected officials as to their obligations under the Community Charter as they relate to conflict of interest. Our panel of legal experts will walk you through a number of scenarios and seek your feedback as they discuss: pecuniary/non-pecuniary conflicts and defences; gifts; and inside and outside influence; amongst other related matters. Come share your thoughts and provide your input on what type of solution might address the challenges presently facing many BC local elected officials.

Working with the Court in your Community Room: Meeting Room 1, VCC Participants:

Thomas Crabtree, Chief Judge, Provincial Court

Councillor Jennifer Millbank, District of Lantzville

Dean Crawford, President, Canadian Bar Association BC Branch

Kerry Simmons, Past President, Canadian Bar Association BC Branch

Details: Communities, business and families want a justice system that provides fast and effective resolution of legal conflicts that interfere with their lives and businesses. What needs to change to provide stability for families, security for communities, certainty for business and accountability to the public? What solutions are working? How can access and timelines be improved without sacrificing fairness? Our panel, including the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court, will offer insights and solutions on these issues.

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Economics of Policing in BC Room: Meeting Room 11/12, VCC Participants:

J. Bryan Kinney, Institute for Canadian Urban Research Studies, School of Criminology, SFU

Paul Brantingham, Institute for Canadian Urban Research Studies, School of Criminology, SFU

Patricia Brantingham, Institute for Canadian Urban Research Studies, School of Criminology, SFU

Richard Bent, Institute for Canadian Urban Research Studies, School of Criminology, SFU

Hilary Morden, Institute for Canadian Urban Research Studies, School of Criminology, SFU

Gary Bass, Institute for Canadian Urban Research Studies, School of Criminology, SFU

Details: The session will present the findings from a current study that focuses on the tasks, activities, and associated costs required by front line officers as well as operations and administrative support required to deliver policing and public safety services to our communities. In 2005 ICURS conducted a study focused on the costs related to front-line officers in providing police services. Given the current need for fiscal responsibility and understanding of the complexities and components involved in providing services for communities in BC we have broadened the original research to include an examination of the contributions of civilian and public sector employees. This research provides a methodology for costing police services that can help various levels of government make evidence-based policy decisions and suggest opportunities for cross-sector cooperation and programmatic efficiencies.

Friday Sessions Resolutions Session Continues Consideration of: Report on Resolutions Received after the Deadline Remaining Section “B” Resolutions

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Federal Address 9:00 am - 9:30 am

BC Transit: A Partnership in ActionRoom: Meeting Room 8/15, VCC Participants:

Dennis Pearce, Manager, Transit Operations, Nanaimo RD

Erin Felker, Transportation Planner, City of Kamloops

Manuel Achadinha, President and CEO, BC Transit

Levi Timmermans, Manager, BC Transit Initiatives, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

Details: At the 2012 UBCM Convention, the Province announced its intent to implement the recommendations of the BC Transit Independent Review. The purpose of this workshop is to create an opportunity for dialogue between the transit partners—Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, BC Transit and more specifically local governments—with the objective of building the “partnership” recommended by the Independent Review.

Presenters will highlight the actions taken since the 2012 UBCM Convention including the establishment of a joint working group (MOTI, BC Transit, Local Governments); work undertaken by working group members to move forward with recommendation implementation; and outreach to local governments including the 2013 BC Transit workshop. This session is designed to build on the input provided by local governments to date and assist with ensuring the recommendations of the Independent Review are implemented with the support of all partners.

Resolutions Session Continues

9:30 am - 10:45 am Installation of President Elect 10:45 am – 11:00 am

Address by Honourable Christy Clark, Premier, Government of British Columbia 11:00 am

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2012-2013 UBCM Executive & Committees President Mayor Mary Sjostrom Quesnel

First Vice-President Director Rhona Martin Columbia Shuswap RD

Second Vice-President Councillor Sav Dhaliwal Burnaby

Third Vice-President Chair Al Richmond Cariboo RD

Past President Director Heath Slee East Kootenay RD

Vancouver Representative Councillor Kerry Jang Vancouver

Metro/GVRD Rep. Councillor Linda Hepner Surrey

Small Community Rep. Mayor Galina Durant Stewart

Electoral Area Rep. Chair Art Kaehn Fraser-Fort George RD

Vancouver Metro Area Reps. Councillor Michael Morden Maple Ridge Vacancy

AKBLG Director Andy Shadrack Central Kootenay RD

LMLGA Councillor Barbara Steele Surrey

NCLGA Mayor Mitch Campsall 100 Mile House

SILGA Councillor Harry Kroeker Merritt

AVICC Chair Joe Stanhope Nanaimo RD

Directors at Large Mayor Sharon Gaetz Chilliwack

Councillor Murry Krause Prince George

Councillor Claire Moglove Campbell River

Mayor Dave Pernarowski Terrace

Director Jerrilyn Schembri Peace River RD

ResolutionsMayor Sharon Gaetz, Chair

Councillor Sav Dhaliwal

Chair Joe Stanhope

Councillor Claire Moglove

ConventionDirector Heath Slee, Chair

Councillor Barbara Steele

Mayor Sharon Gaetz

Director Jerrilyn Schembri

Councillor Kerry Jang

NominatingDirector Heath Slee, Immediate Past President, UBCM

Councillor Bruce D. Christensen, NCLGA

Councillor Harry Kroeker, SILGA

Mayor Christina Benty, AKBLG

Councillor Barbara Steele, LMLGA

Chair Joe Stanhope, AVICC

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ScrutineersElsie Lemke CAO, District of Peachland, Chief Scrutineer

Patti Ferguson CAO, City of Armstrong, Deputy Chief Scrutineer

David Allen CAO, City of Courtenay

Heather Avison Corporate Administrator, City of Terrace

Alberto DeFeo CAO, District of Lake Country

Doug Fleming CAO, District of Chetwynd

Heidi Frank CAO, District of Sicamous

Paul Gipps CAO, Fraser Valley Regional District

Leslie Groulx Corporate Administrator, District of Clearwater

Joni Heinrich CAO, Village of Chase

Fred Manson CAO, City of Parksville

Ron Poole CAO, District of Kitimat

Patrick Robins CAO, District of Central Saanich

Deborah Sargent CAO, Town of Smithers

Corien Speaker CAO, District of Squamish

ParliamentarianIan Izard QC, Clay and Company

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Nominations Received The following names are included in the Nominating Committee Report:

Name Position Local Government

Director Rhona Martin President Columbia Shuswap RD Councillor Sav Dhaliwal First Vice-President City of BurnabyDirector Al Richmond Second Vice-President Cariboo RDCouncillor Claire Moglove Third Vice-President City of Campbell RiverDirector Wendy Booth Director at Large East Kootenay RD Mayor Brenda Broughton Director at Large Village of Lions BayMayor Sharon Gaetz Director at Large City of ChilliwackCouncillor Murry Krause Director at Large City of Prince George Mayor Dave Pernarowski Director at Large City of TerraceDirector Jerrilyn Schembri Director at Large Peace River RD Councillor Cheryl Shuman Director at Large City of Dawson CreekCouncillor Arjun Singh Director at Large City of KamloopsDirector Sally Watson Director at Large Thompson Nicola RD Mayor Mitch Campsall Small Community Rep District of 100 Mile House Councillor Ellen Cranston Small Community Rep Village of Queen Charlotte Mayor Galina Durant Small Community Rep District of Stewart Councillor Margaret Lampman Small Community Rep District of LillooetCouncillor Shelley Sim Small Community Rep District of Clearwater Director Art Kaehn Electoral Area Rep Fraser-Fort George RDCouncillor Michael Morden Vancouver Metro Area Rep District of Maple Ridge

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The ongoing administration and policy determination of UBCM is governed by an Executive Board that is elected and appoint-ed at the Annual Convention.

There are thirteen elected positions:

President

First Vice-President

Second Vice-President

Third Vice-President

Director at Large (five positions)

Small Community Representative

Electoral Area Representative

Vancouver Metro Area Representative (two positions)

There are eight appointed positions:

Immediate Past President

Vancouver Representative

GVRD (Metro Vancouver) Representative

Area Association Representatives – AKBLG, AVICC, LMLGA, NCLGA, and SILGA

Nominating Committee – is appointed under provisions of UBCM bylaws and is composed of the Immediate Past President and representatives of the five Area Associations.

The Nominating Committee is responsible for overseeing the nomination and election process.

The Nomination ProcessJune Nominating Committee circulated a Call for Nominations notice that contained the following information:

• positions open for nomination

• process for nomination

• qualifications for office

• role of Nominating Committee

• closing date for advance nominations

• general duties of an Executive member

It included instructions on how to access additional information on UBCM Executive responsibilities and how, preferably, to submit an advance nomination.

July 31 - last business day Advance nominations closed – all candidates had to have their documentation submitted.

Following that deadline the Nominating Committee reviewed the credentials and prepared their report. It is not the role of the Nominating Committee to recommend any one nomination. They are to ensure nominations are complete and in accordance with policies and procedures.

Mid - August The Nominating Committee report was distributed to all UBCM members and included:

• names of nominees and positions

• photos of nominees

• biographical information of nominees.

Nominations may also be received during the convention— see below.

The Elections ProcessThe process will proceed, as it has in past years, in two steps:

Step 1 – Election of Table Officers

Wednesday, September 18, 9:20 am Nominating Committee presents the nominations for positions of President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, and Third Vice-President.

Wednesday, September 18, 11:55 am Nominations from the floor for Table Officer positions.

Wednesday, September 18, 2:15 pm Candidate speeches for Table Officer positions (as necessary).

Wednesday, September 18, 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Elections for Table Officer positions (as necessary).

Thursday, September 19, 8:00 am - 9:00 am Elections continue for Table Officer positions (as necessary).

Step 2 – Election of Remaining Executive Positions

Thursday, September 19, 8:30 am Nominating Committee present advance nominations for five Directors at Large, Small Community Representative, Electoral Area Representative and two Vancouver Metro Area Representatives.

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Thursday, September 19, 11:25 am Nominations from the floor for the above positions.

Thursday, September 19, 11:30 am Speeches for the above positions (as necessary).

Thursday, September 19, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm Elections for remaining Executive positions (as necessary).

Friday, September 20, 7:30 am – 8:30 am Elections continue for remaining Executive positions (as necessary).

For further information on the nomination and election process contact the Chair of the UBCM Nominating Committee:

Director Heath Slee, Chair slee@flexibb.com 406.270.9029 or 250.887.3483

UBCM Contact: Marie Crawford, Associate Executive Director mcrawford@ubcm.ca 604.270.8226 Ext. 104

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