2023 R21 – Enable Electronic Attendance at Conventions

Whereas attendance is critical for participation yet it is increasingly difficult for municipalities and regional districts to meet the in-person requirements at the AVICC and UBCM Conventions due to funding, time, and/or accessibility limitations;

And whereas electronic participation is now commonplace for AVICC, UBCM, and council/regional district meetings, yet electronic participation at AVICC and UBCM conventions is not available but would facilitate remote communities, persons with accessibility issues, and support the collective credibility of attendance, particularly during resolutions debate:

Therefore be it resolved that AVICC and UBCM amend the Convention attendance requirements to enable both in-person and electronic access.