Governance
The University Neighbourhoods Association represents a unique form of community governance in British Columbia, in that the Assocation is established under the BC Societies Act, rather than the Local Government Act. The reason for this governance structure is that the UNA community, along with the rest of the University community, is located on unincorporated land.
Neighbours’ Agreement
The UNA provides municipal-like governance for the residents of the UNA neighbourhoods and serves as an advisory body to the UBC Board of Governors. The relationship between the UNA and UBC is described in the University Neighbours’ Agreement, which was signed on March 31st, 2008. The Neighbours’ Agreement provides a legal framework for the governance of the growing UNA community and outlines the rights and obligations of both partners to the agreement.
