INSTALLMENT COLLECTION OF TAXES .

WHEREAS Section 381A of the Municipal Act provides that a

Council may by by-law Provide for the Payment of such real property

taxes ag may be designated in the by-

annual: installments; . . :

lav by monthly, quarterly, or semi-

AND WHEREAS Subsections 6 and 7 of the said Seetion 381A

Provide for an automatic exemption from such a by-law by any person who

8O requests;

AND WHEREAS it is th ght desirable to have such provision for

automatic exemption eliminated in order that an efficient system of

dastallment tax payments may be instituted by the those municipalities

desiring to do S03

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Provincial Government be
SSS BE ET RESOLVED
requested to amend Section 381A of the Municipal Act by repealing Sub~

Bections 6 and 7 thereof thereby continuing the present provision for ‘

the installnenr collection of taxes without the automatic exemption

therefrom granted by the said Subsections 6 and 7 to any persons so

requesting, . :

FAIR TAXATION OF MOBILE 7I0MES

WHEREAS yresent assessment legislation requires that mobile
hones automatically be depreciated annually resulting in a diminishing
tax base;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Provincial Government be urged

to amend the appropriate Statutes to ensure that mobile homes are fairly

and equitably taxed.

RAISING OF MAXIMUM FINE - CURFEW

That the Provincil Government be requested to amend the naxinun

fine provided by Section 869 of the Munieipal Act for violation of a: ; . rhe

Curfew By-law from Five Dollars ($5. 00) to One Hundred Dollars ($100. 00).

FIREARM LEGISLATION
—e ON

That the Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia be

requested to amend ox enact the appropriate Statutes in order that effect
may be given to the following requirements concerning the storage, sale,

“and handling of firearms:
i,

That any commercial establishment wishing to sell guns, rifles, or
shotguns must apply to the Federal Government for a "licenze to sell",

. 2. That any commercial establishment which sells veapons manufactured

to kill - rifles, guns, shotguns ~ tust provide adequate and constant

security ia the form of burglar proof lock-up systems and alarm systems.

3. That all persons Storing legally owned guns of any kind must provide

adequate and constant security in the form stated sbove within the establish-
, ment or residence where the guns are stored and that a safe method be required
for storing guns in vehicles, :

& That every firearm Owner must be licensed and “chat such license only

be. obtained after completion of a worthwhile training course and a stiff test

. “and that it be made A1egal to buy, sell, trade or own any firearm unless a

Person is dn possession of such a license.

5. , That improved security of retail and wholesale outlets be implemented,"

INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS - PROPERTY. TAXES

That the Government of Canada be requested to ameni the appropriate

Statute ‘in order that up to $500.00 may be deducted from taxable income
“om account of preperty taxes paid on a taxpayer's principle dwelling.