This little story highlights the small town "non-partisan" politician. Imagine someone sending constitutional advice to the LG on behalf of 42 communities without talking to a constitutional lawyer.
The North Central Local Government Association is apologizing for a letter it sent to B.C. Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon expressing concern over the constitutionality of an agreement between the provincial NDP and Green Party leaders.
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The letter expressed two primary concerns: the effect a change in government could have on resource-based communities in the north and whether the NDP-Green agreement was constitutional.
"Undisclosed side agreements and informal understandings are not uncommon in government," Wilbur wrote. "But when the informal contracts and discussions involve a major shift in governance, it leaves communities unprepared and vulnerable."
"Respectfully, if the Crown acts in reliance on the agreement, we are concerned that the Crown could be condoning an unconstitutional scheme."
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Wilbur, who is staying on as president, directed interview requests to the NCLGA office.
However, in a previously circulated letter to members she apologized to anyone upset by the letter and reiterated that she had meant to advocate on behalf of the north and not for any political party.
She also acknowledged she is a member of the B.C. Liberals but said that personal affiliation did not affect her decision to raise concerns.
"My only concern was the structure of the contract in question and not at all on anyone's plans for the future of the province," she said.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/andrew-weaver-john-horgan...