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; Appointment-
. 1977 Council
; Committees

January 3rd, 1977

definite responsibilities were accorded to them, and they became the
"children' of the Provincial Government who, like all good parents, put -
municipalities on a meagre allowance 'for their ow good', but ignores
questions and problems. Mayor Campbell stated he felt there is too

much duplication in all Government departments, and that municipalities,

through long years of experience, could well assume many of these respon-~

sibilities. Mayor Campbell commented he has never been abie to find out
what the Provincial Department of Recreation does as municipalities
provide recreation and facilities in their areas, and as Provincial

parks are located in either a municipality or Regional District, it

makes sense that the local government should operate and maintain then.
Mayor Campbell stated he also felt it would be of benefit to everyone if

a level of environmental control could be established between municipalities
and the Provincial Government, as many aspects thereof, such as smoke
emission, noise, etc., are common problems. Mayor Campbell then commented
on the constant flow of cheques between the two levels of government for
certain services, and he suggested that a single ledger system be established
whereby the Province would keep track of these transfers, including a
direct payment of the municipal share for schools, and every three

months the Government with the credit balance would reimburse the

other. Mayor Campbell went on to state his view that the Provincial
Government must accept full responsibility for Welfare, as municipalities
have no say in regard thereto - and instead use this assessment on the
land fer transportation costs. In conzlusion, Mayor Campbell stated his
greatest fear for municipalities as children of the Province, is that
someday they will end up under the Department of Human Resources and
placed out for adoption.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND
VARIOUS AREA BOARDS AND COMMITTFES:-

Mayor Campbell stated that last year was one of the nicest of his
life - not only in the City, but personally - and as both the Council
and staff had reached the peak of efficiency, there would not be very
many changes in Committees, and he then made the various appointments as

follows:

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

1977 COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Finance Committee: Mayor J.M. Campbell

Alderman M.A. Thompson

Administration, Treasury,
Alderman P.F. Ranger

By-law Enforcement

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