by UMNB | Mar 24, 2020 | News
Communication with the public and municipal employees is important right now. Good communication keeps people safe and healthy, keeps your municipality functioning well, and keeps your community calm and confident in your abilities. We have a new tip sheet with best...
by UMNB | Mar 19, 2020 | News
New Brunswick has declared a state of emergency under section 12 of the Emergency Measures Act in response to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Link to the full announcement: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.03.0139.html Some highlights of...
by UMNB | Mar 17, 2020 | News
Legislation is being presented today that will delay New Brunswick’s municipal general election from May 11 2020 to on or before May 2021, due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The decision was made via the all-party Cabinet committee, based on advice from the...
by UMNB | Mar 17, 2020 | News
GNB gave a briefing to the municipal associations on COVID-19 preparedness, with updates from Health, EMO, and ELG. Key message: Municipalities should be planning & preparing for the potential impacts of COVID-19, including business continuity if key personnel...
by UMNB | Mar 13, 2020 | News
UMNB had a conference call today with government to discuss municipal elections and the Coronavirus pandemic, including the possibility of delaying the election. Government is considering multiple factors including risks to the public and election workers; potential...
