Four local government employees from British Columbia communities, recognized for their education and work experience in the local government field, are being awarded the following certificates by the provincial Board of Examiners.

Certificate in Local Government Service Delivery:

• Doug Carey, lieutenant, City of Victoria Fire Department
• Mirjam Glass, engineering technologist, District of Peachland
• Polly Pereira, deputy director of corporate administrative services, District of Port Edward

Certificate in Local Government Administration:

• Mona Lisa Thompson, director of development, City of Chilliwack

Local government certificates recognize an individual's academic training and work experience in local government. Candidates qualify based on their experience and mandatory education criteria determined by the Board of Examiners. On average, only 25 local government certificates are awarded annually to individuals in municipalities, regional districts and improvement districts throughout B.C., including the City of Vancouver.

The principal goal of the Board of Examiners is to improve the professional skills of local government employees in British Columbia. Established under the Local Government Act in 1948, the three-member board represents the Local Government Management Association of B.C., the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

Media Contact:

Jeff Rud
Communications Director
Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
250 953-3677