by UMNB | Mar 30, 2020 | News
Our latest bulletin includes COVID-19 questions and answers for municipalities: https://umnb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020_03_30-UMNB-Bulletin.pdf Past issues of the Bulletin can be found on...
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 23, 2020 | News
In response to COVID-19 we have been : pushing out regular updates through email and social media. Read our email blasts here: https://us3.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=35bd72955d43547de682e456f&id=ea136339ae gathering templates and resources shared by...
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 16, 2020 | News
Last week we were on-site at the Legislature along with mayors of our member municipalities to hear the presentation of the budget, which was subsequently passed in a lightning session on March 13. Since then, discussion has rapidly turned toward the COVID-19 novel...
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...
by UMNB | Mar 9, 2020 | News
The Provincial 2020-21 Budget will be tabled tomorrow. UMNB will inside the budget lockup finding out what the numbers mean for municipalities. Mayors & Councillors impacted by recent health care announcements will be at the Legislature to watch the budget speech...
by UMNB | Mar 2, 2020 | News
Last week we travelled to Ottawa to represent UMNB at FCM’s Asset Management Collaboration Workshop, and prepared to react to the new provincial budget, which will be presented on March 10. Read our reports in our latest...
