May 16th, 1983 /114

Moved by Alderman Mabbett:
Seconded by Alderman Keryluk:

WHEREAS Section 86 of the Municipal Act states that a Counci! may
provide that all Aldermen shall be elected biennially;

AND WHEREAS some provincial jurisdictions ~ notably Ontario -
provide for a three year term of office for Counci! members ;

AND WHEREAS it is thought desireable that the option of a three
year term of office should be available for Counci! members in British
Columbia;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Government of the Province of

British Columbia be requested to amend the Municipal Act to provide for
the option of a three year term of office for Council members and the

holding of triennial elections.

Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

*PW/00/83/05/16/00
Alderman Mabbett expressed concern regarding the sidewalk in
the 1900 Block Mary Hill Road.

Moved by Alderman Mabbett:
Seconded by Alderman Vater:

That the Public Works Committee examine the cost of sidewalk
construction in the 1900 Block Mary Hil] Road and report back to

Council.
Carried.

Alderman Mabbett suggested that a resolution be prepared regarding
the time taken by the Province to approve the City's Zoning Bylaws.

Moved by Alderman Mabbett:
‘Seconded by Alderman Kery!uk:

That a resolution be prepared regarding the length of time required
by the Province to approve the City's Zoning Bylaws and that the
resolution be sent to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and
the Lower Mainland Municipal! Association.

Carried.

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