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The documents in this collection are submissions made to the Board of Examiners as a requirement for the Certificate in Local Government Executive Management. These research papers provide unique perspectives on the local government management challenges faced by CAO’s, including providing solutions and insights that may be beneficial to others.< Previous Resource 16 of 24 Next >
1998 February - Establishment and Construction of UNBC - The Municipal Interest and Role
Publisher: Province of British Columbia
Author: Paul, George
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Posting Date: February 3, 2009
Year Published: 2009
Abstract:
George Paul, City Manager, City of Prince George
This paper describes the major role that the City of Prince George played in participating in the planning of the UNBC Campus. The City saw the establishment of the University as a coming of age for northern British Columbia. It represented an opportunity for Prince George to develop its service economy and move away from heavy reliance on its resource economy. It encouraged social change and allowed for the retention and education of the community's young people.
This paper describes the major role that the City of Prince George played in participating in the planning of the UNBC Campus. The City saw the establishment of the University as a coming of age for northern British Columbia. It represented an opportunity for Prince George to develop its service economy and move away from heavy reliance on its resource economy. It encouraged social change and allowed for the retention and education of the community's young people.
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Full Text Word Count: 4557