Bill 13: Sustainable Water and Wastewater Systems Improvement and Maintenance Act, 2010
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION
BILL 13: WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
WHEREAS municipalities in Northwestern Ontario have demonstrated their commitment to the provision and delivery of safe potable water according to approved Province of Ontario guidelines to their residents; and,
WHEREAS the distances between and the sizes of municipal organizations in Northwestern Ontario do not facilitate the efficient operation of Water Boards; and,
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has stated that it would not implement recommendations from the Watertight Report that called for the creation of Ontario Water Boards; and,
WHEREAS Bill 13: Sustainable Water and Wastewater Systems Improvement and Maintenance Act, 2010 would result in a significant restructuring of municipal water and wastewater services without consultation; and,
WHEREAS the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association speaks for the interests of all municipalities in Northwestern Ontario;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association calls on the Government of Ontario to not provide any support to Bill 13, Sustainable Water and Waste Water Systems Improvement and Maintenance Act, 2010.
Adopted by the Board: June 2010
