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Positive Intergovernmental Relations in Practice

Positive Intergovernmental Relations in Practice. The Central Okanagan Regional District and the Westbank First Nation. September 26, 2005 New Developments in Treaty Negotiations and Relationship Building UBCM Convention Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. WHAT CAN WE GAIN FROM GOOD RELATIONS?.

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Positive Intergovernmental Relations in Practice

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  1. Positive Intergovernmental Relations in Practice The Central Okanagan Regional District and the Westbank First Nation September 26, 2005 New Developments in Treaty Negotiations and Relationship Building UBCM Convention Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

  2. WHAT CAN WE GAIN FROM GOOD RELATIONS? Planning & Intergovernmental Relationships • Building Political and Technical Relationships • Coordination = Seamless Communities • Importance of Technical Referrals • Administrative Capacity Building • Coordination of Service Delivery

  3. WHAT CAN WE GAIN FROM GOOD RELATIONS? Connection Between Land Use Decisions & Service Delivery • Sewer • Water • Roads • Drainage • Transportation Systems • Protective Services • Facilities

  4. WHAT CAN WE GAIN FROM GOOD RELATIONS? Coordination of Public Processes • Compatibility of Adjacent Land Use • Jurisdictional Clarity • Intergovernmental Communication • Community Livability

  5. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO WORK TOGETHER? Working Together on Infrastructure • Protecting the Environment • Joint Grant Applications • Coordinating Levels of Government • Efficient Use of Tax Dollars

  6. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO WORK TOGETHER? Working Together on Service Delivery • Savings on Economy of Scale • Provides Overall Community Livability • Foundation for Prosperity • Agreements that Deliver Equity & Value

  7. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO WORK TOGETHER? Working Together on Economic Development • Partnership Opportunities • Joint Capacity Building • Employment • Community Economic Sustainability

  8. BEST PRACTICES/ MODEL AGREEMENTS Relationship Building • Community to Community Forums • Joint Technical Workshops • Importance of Understanding Respective Capacities

  9. BEST PRACTICES/ MODEL AGREEMENTS Political Protocols • M. O. U. on Political Relationship • M. O. U. on Land Use Relationship • M. O. U. on Economic Development

  10. BEST PRACTICES/ MODEL AGREEMENTS Servicing Agreements • Single Service Agreements • Multiple Service Agreements • Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

  11. BEST PRACTICES/ MODEL AGREEMENTS Developing Working Relationships • Inter-jurisdictional Committee Participation • Administrative Coordination and Bylaw Enforcement

  12. BEST PRACTICES/ MODEL AGREEMENTS Accomplishments • Successful Lobby on Sewer Project Receiving $6 Million • Coordinated Successful Referendum on a $5 Million Multi-Plex Expansion • Negotiations in Progress – Province Has Made a $120 Million Commitment Towards Bridge Project

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