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L2. Review of the BC Library Act
Status
NCLGA Executive Recommendation: Endorse | Referred back to the NCLGA Executive by the NCLGA Membership | Endorsed by the NCLGA and UBCM Memberships
WHEREAS the current Library Act presents challenges for small rural municipal Councils to meet the obligations of the Library Act;
AND WHEREAS rural municipal libraries generally service areas beyond municipal boundaries, should have the opportunity to apply for an exemption within the Library Act;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NCLGA and UBCM petition the Province of British Columbia to review the current Library Act and amend as required to reflect current challenges for small rural and remote communities.
Actions
Advocacy and Follow-Up on NCLGA and UBCM Endorsed Resolutions
Once a resolution passed by the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) is subsequently endorsed at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Annual Convention, responsibility for advancing that resolution transitions to UBCM. UBCM leads the advocacy efforts with the Provincial Government and is the primary point of contact for updates on the status of endorsed resolutions.
To track the progress and government responses to endorsed resolutions, members are encouraged to consult the Provincial Government Response to Resolutions Report, which is published by UBCM annually in February. This report outlines the actions taken or commitments made by the Province in response to each resolution endorsed by UBCM.
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