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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 Single Service Agreements  Multiple Service Agreements  Dispute Resolution Mechanisms BEST PRACTICES/ MODEL AGREEMENTS BEST PRACTICES/ MODEL AGREEMENTS Servicing Agreements

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

 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 BEST PRACTICES/ MODEL AGREEMENTS BEST PRACTICES/ MODEL AGREEMENTS Accomplishments