Acquiring the Motion to Join the FCM-ICLEI Partners for Climate Protection Program

• The above list was compiled March 14, 2024..

• By going to the PCPP Membership Page

• Scrolling down to the Map and list.

• If there is a pin on your municipality, it has been partnered.

• If your municipality is on the side list it has been partnered.

Determine the Year of Partnership

• If there is a pin on your municipality, click on the pin for more information and the year will pop up.

• note the year of partnership.

• If your municipality is on the side list, follow the steps below…

Acquire the Original Motion

Call and/or email your city clerks office and request the original motion. Be professional and polite and begin to form a working relationship with the city staff.

Example of Request: The Council of the Corporation of the City of _____________, adopted a bylaw or resolution to join the FCM-ICLEI Partners for Climate Protection Program in the year______. Please provide

• the wording of that motion

• the exact date it was passed

• the elected official on file

• the corporate staff on the file

*It may help to provide the PCP resolution to join found on the PCP Membership Page.

Example of Original Motion:

That Council SUPPORT the motion TO APPROVE

Report DS 8-2023, dated February 7, 2023, respecting The Partners for Climate Protection Program (PCP) Financial Considerations, BE APPROVED  and the following recommendations BE APPROVED:

1.     That the City of Thorold’s participation in the PCP Program, BE APPROVED;

2.     That staff BE DIRECTED to conduct an annual review of the program;

3.     That an elected official BE APPOINTED as a joint-contact alongside an assigned Planning staff member for PCP program updates and Plan endorsement.

That Councilor O'Hare BE APPOINTED as a joint-contact alongside an assigned Planning staff member for PCP program updates and Plan endorsement.

Please see the step by step guide for the next steps… Preparing for Deputations

KICLEI Step-by-Step Guide