Mayor and Council February 9, 1973 would probably participate in the 25% cost which is a mandatory levy but ; would probably not avail themselves of the full services for example, utilizing the services of the Regional District to conduct collective bargaining. L believe the principle is sound in that the existing Municipal Labour Relations Bureau has served as a central agency for the gathering of contract and statistical information which they make available to their member municipalities. We have used these services only to a very limited degree aS we were not a member of the M.L.R.B. I note that the Regional District are requesting a reply before March 23, 1973. I can provide Council with a further report on the subject however I note that they have offered to have someone attend a meeting if Council so desire. LDP :da attached