Title
Rural Economic Development Resolution - Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Proposed Motion
That Council sponsor the Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Rural Economic Development Resolution for Federal Government support; and, that administration be directed to forward the resolution to Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the Rural Economic Development Resolution, as presented.
Purpose
Parkland County received a request from Federation of Canadian Municipalities seeking municipal support by way of sponsoring an emergency resolution to be included at the annual conference calling for federal government support for rural economic development.
Summary
Council Member AnnLisa Jensen received information on April 15, 2019 from Federation of Canadian Municipalities seeking a municipality to sponsor an emergency resolution for their annual conference. This resolution is calling for federal government support for rural economic development and provided the emergency resolution, as presented.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Complete Communities: Recognize the diversity of Parkland's communities, while fostering a united and shared vision for Parkland as a whole.
Responsible Leadership: Maintain the public's trust through transparent and fair decision-making, superior service delivery, and effective communication.
Financial Impact:
Cost: 0.0
Source of Funding: n/a