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.
Metro Vancouver Proposes a Zoning Bylaw for UBC
On October 23, the Metro Vancouver Electoral Area Committee was presented a proposed zoning bylaw to control land use and development on the Vancouver campus of UBC. At the meeting of the Electoral Area Committee on November 20, Metro Vancouver staff presented a Terms of Reference for a working group to consider this proposed bylaw. On behalf of the UNA Board of Directors, UNA President and Chair Mike Feeley presented the UNA's position on the proposed zoning bylaw and working group.
In an email to UNA residents on November 20, Mike Feeley encouraged residents to share their thoughts, questions and concerns with him and the UNA.
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.