WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction;
WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the united voice required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; and
WHEREAS FCM’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in conjunction with the Annual Conference and Trade Show, May 29 to June 1, 2025, followed by the election of FCM’s Board of Directors;
BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the County of Brant endorse Lukas Oakley to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors, for the period starting in June 2025 and ending June 2027; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs associated with Lukas Oakley attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings.