Quesnel to host 2013 NCLGA AGM

Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:

Elected officials representing local governments from across the North-Central region of British Columbia will visit Quesnel in 2013 for the 58th North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) Annual General Meeting and Convention. The conference takes place from May 1 to 3, 2013, with more than 250 delegates expected to converge on the Goldpan City.

"As past president of this association, I know this is an incredible opportunity to showcase our community and play host to local and Provincial government representatives," said Mayor Mary Sjostrom. "The conference gives our community a platform to highlight our tourism assets and community spirit to the rest of the province while encouraging the attendees to come back in the future. It will also provide a significant economic impact during the conference."

"NCLGA is very excited to be returning to the Goldpan City for our 2013 Convention," said NCLGA President Art Kaehn. "It has been over a decade since Quesnel has hosted this event, and we would like to thank the Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation for putting forward a solid bid on rather short notice. We look forward to working together to ensure a top notch event for our members."

The Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of Quesnel, submitted the bid package and will take the lead on coordination and planning for hosting the event.

"The economic impact of hosting the 2013 NCGLA conference is a positive for our local businesses and accommodation operators," explained QCEDC Economic Development Officer, April Goffic. "Tourism and event hosting in Quesnel can play a role in the overall economic diversification of the community and we continue to support and look for other events that Quesnel can host."

The conference will feature a strong lineup of speakers and presenters that will give attendees a wide range of professional development opportunities. Delegates will debate resolutions put forward by the membership on a range of topics of importance across the region.

The NCLGA is an association of 40 local governments, including municipalities, regional districts and First Nations. Its purpose is to address issues, and move initiatives forward for the benefit of its members. It secures united action among the members in dealing with matters of individual or common local government interest and is an agency for cooperation with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for the continued development of sound local government.