Correspondence: AVICC Convention 2024 (Marianne Alto, Mayor of Victoria)

Correspondence: AVICC Convention 2024 (Marianne Alto, Mayor of Victoria)

“The City of Victoria recognizes the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations in whose traditional territories we live and work “Hay swx qa”

No.1 Centennial Square Victoria British Columbia Canada V8W 1P6
Telephone (250) 361 -0200 Fax (250) 361 -0348 Email mayor@victoria.ca
February 16, 2023

To

Mayor Scott Goodmanson
City of Langford
Sent via email

Re

Become a partner host of the AVICC Convention in 2024

Letter

Dear Mayor Goodmanson,

On behalf of Victoria City Council, I am writing to request a contribution from your municipality of up to $500 to support the cost for services and become a partner host for the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) AGM and Convention in 2024, taking place in Victoria. In addition, I’d like to extend an invitation for our regional partners to provide study tour and workshops ideas that showcase new infrastructure, programs, and innovation within their municipalities.

The AVICC is the longest established area association under the umbrella of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). The Association deals with issues and concerns that affect all communities in its jurisdiction from larger urban areas to small rural communities. AVICC has a membership of 51 municipalities and regional districts.

Hosting the annual AGM and convention will provide an opportunity to showcase our region to various other local governments on Vancouver Island.

Due to the continued growth of the AGM and Convention, AVICC is requesting that Victoria host every two years going forward. With that in mind, we are proposing a regionally supported AGM and Convention and reaching out to our regional counterparts within Greater Victoria to request financial support and partnership for 2024.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to the prospect of collaborating with you on this exciting project.

Closing

Sincerely,

Marianne Alto
Victoria Mayor

Cc

Darren Kiedyk, CAO