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Union of BC Municipalities 100th Annual Convention in Vancouver . Next year's event hosted by Kelowna
Help UBCM Celebrate! Come and meet experts who offer innovative, economical solutions to fiscal challenges. The Union of BC Municipalities' Annual Convention takes place at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Center September 22-26 and is expected to draw the biggest crowd ever. The Union of BC Municipalities IS local government in BC. The UBCM represents the interest of British Columbia's 183 municipalities and regional districts. This annual event is the largest meting of local government officials and is the primary policy setting forum for municipalities and regional districts. The convention connects communities with one other, speaks with one voice on common concerns, allows communities to share experiences, and connects communities with other levels of government The UBCM was formed to provide a common voice for local government and reflects the truth in the old adages "strength in numbers" - "united we stand - divided we fall". The UBCM Convention continues to be the main forum for policy-making. It provides an from all areas of the province to come together, share their experiences and take a united position. Positions developed by the members are carried to other orders of governments and others involved in local affairs. Policy implementation activities have expanded from annual presentations to Cabinet to present day where UBCM is involved in intergovernmental committees, regular meetings with Ministers and contact on a daily basis with senior government. In today's ever-changing world, where shifts in senior government policies, or in economic, social or political conditions can have an immediate effect on local government, UBCM stands as a "listening post." UBCM initiates, monitors, interprets and reacts where such changes could have an effect on local government and the communities they serve. The result is that local government is better and BC communities are the real winners. Through the UBCM local government has achieved a lot, and the potential is there to achieve even more in the future.
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