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To. sum up the convention, I would say that, the sharing of
information with clected Municipal officials from other areas of Canada is
of great benefit. However that is not the only reason you expend. time and
money to attend. the F.C.M.

I have been greatly concerned about our City remaining a member in
this organization for a number of years. Whether it is just too combersome
trying to take in the. whole of Canada under one umbrella, I don't know. Maybe
the idea of a Western and Eastern organization would help.

I don't like one of the ideas being studied where they become part
of or associated with our ow local Provincial group (U.B.C.M.)

At this time I. would recommend to Council that we not continue as
a member of T.C.M., but that we monitor the operation, and hope that the new
executive. are able to turn the operation around so that it can be heard in
Ottawa and their recommendations for the improvement of. the many items needed
can be acted upon by the Feds.

Io must mention the fact that the City of Regina was an. excellent
host. It was the best organized convention from the social side for the ladies
and the clected officials T have ever attended. ‘I wish I could have said that
for the business section of the -convention.

Respectfully submitted,

E.W. Mabbett,
EWM/al Alderman