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To ~ Members of Council
From Mayor Scott-cont'd, Page - 2 - May 26th, 1972

the municipalities spelled out in specific”“terms what they mean by revenue-

sharing.

Some of the resolutions that gained CFMM support and that are of interest
to our area included:
A resolution requesting that membership of the Canadian Transport Commi-

ssion be enlarged to include, at the Commissioner level, a representative from

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municipal government.
‘A resolution requesting that the Federal Government, in considering appli-~
cations for grants from groups within a municipality, be requested to ask for
the comments of the Municipal Council: on such application before a final deci~
gion is made.
A resolution requesting chat local governments be involved with other levels
Of government in studying the effects of establishing regulations, including |
water and atmospheric standards, and that local governments become equal partners
with the other levels of government in establishing the regulations.
-A resolution requesting that the CFMM urge the other kvels of government
to investigate and establish necessary programs for technical training so that
adequately trained personnel will be available for operating the environmental
pollution control works.
A resolution requesting
“WHEREAS the implementation of the revised Unemployment Insurance Act was
“the cause of serious problems and financial burdens to municipalities because
of slow and inadequate procedures for payment of benefits;
BE IT RESOLVED that the CFMM make formal submission to the Government of

Canada pointing out the.burden which accrues to municipalities when Federal

programs fail to function properly at the local level;

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that if problems persist with the present

system of UIC payments, the CFMM press the Federal Government for a method of

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