BC government moves to four year local election terms
BC will introduce legislation to switch local elections from three to four years beginning November, extending terms for mayors and all elected officials in municipalities regional districts and parks boards. If passed the 2014 elections would yield four year terms through October 2018 with officials gaining more time to plan and implement goals.
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Victoria
Coralee Oakes
Fice
Richard Powell
North Ries
Nwt
Nunavut
Yukon
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ontario
Bia Municipalities
Rhona Martin
Peace River
Karen Goodings
Firm finds PRRD bylaw process on track despite caveats
A law firm review of the Peace River Regional District Building Bylaw 1996 2011 finds the adoption repeal and reconsideration steps were properly executed though some advice was cautious. The assessment notes a properly called special meeting, possible use of in camera sessions, and ongoing questions from rural landowners about alternative bylaws.
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Fort ST. John
PRRD
Bill Buholzer
Young Anderson
Buholzer
Peace River
Arthur Hadland
ESL program changes loom as Canada-BC deal ends
In Chetwynd ESL classes move from Northern Lights College to the public library with ongoing negotiations to fund a new federal managed model. CIC inspectors will visit this month as Lucy Redfearn notes the transition may affect funding and access for permanent residents and local workers.
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Chetwynd
Canada
Northern Lights College
NLC
Chetwynd Public Library
Lucy Redfearn
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
CIC
Redfearn
Redfern
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