UBCM forms Recycling Negotiation Cmte

UBCM is reporting that a Recycling Negotiation Committee is being formed as a result of a Special Resolution passed at the 2013 UBCM Convention in regards to the MMBC situation.  With only two reps on the Committee from Rural BC, this disappoints me.  I feel the Committee should have a 50/50 balance with 50% from Rural BC and 50% from Urban BC

From the UBCM website:

UBCM has struck a new Recycling Negotiating Committee to address the recently endorsed Resolution 2013 - SR1, which called for

a) The provincial government and Multi-Materials BC (MMBC) to provide an additional 90 days to local governments to properly clarify and consider the MMBC offer prior to the implementation of the MMBC Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Plan in May 2014;

b) A provincial review and revision of the MMBC stewardship plan to address outstanding local government concerns

c) And the appointment of a representative committee to negotiate with the Province and MMBC on the implementation of the MMBC stewardship plan.

The Committee is comprised of the following members:

Mayor Malcolm Brodie, City of Richmond
Mayor Mike Clay, City of Port Moody
Mayor Sharon Gaetz, City of Chilliwack
Councillor Linda Hepner, City of Surrey - UBCM Presidents Committee Liaison
Chair Robert Gay, Regional District East Kootenay
Chair Art Kaehn, Regional District of Fraser Fort George
Mayor Garry Litke, City of Penticton
Mayor Nils Jensen, District of Oak Bay

The Committee will meet on October 16th, and will be providing regular updates.