Municipalities Newfoundland & Labrador Inc. is a
Community Resources Charity located in St. John's, NL.
Services Provided by Municipalities Newfoundland & Labrador Inc.
The purpose of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Municipalities is to assist communities in their endeavour to achive and sustain strong and effective local government, thereby improving the quality of life for all the people of this province. The overall objectives of the NLFM are: to prrovide programs and services of common interest to the members; to provide a united approach on issues affecting local goverance; to advance the ambitions and goals of its member communities by developing a shared common vision of the future; to effective serve as the spokesperson and to represent its members in matters affecting them or the welfare of their communiies; and to further the establishment of responsible government at the community level. Programs to accomplish these objectives include: organization and adminstration of cost saving programs for municipalities; collection and dissemination of information pertinent to local government; adovcacy and representational activities on behalf of municipalities; and local government educational and training activities for elected and appointed officals including scholarships and busaries.
