Alternative Approval Processes

The Community Charter, which came into force on January 1, 2004, prescribes two methods by which a local government may seek approval of the electors. These are Assent of the Electors, which is approval by voting, or Alternative Approval Process which allows a Board to proceed with an action unless at least 10% of the electors state their opposition within a prescribed period. If at least 10% of the electors state their opposition to the proposed action, the matter requires the Assent of the Electors if the Board wishes to proceed. The Alternative Approval Process under the Community Charter replaces the Counter Petition Opportunity under the Local Government Act that some may have been familiar with.

2018 - water metering phase 3 loan authorization

The Alternative Approval Process to seek approval of the electors to borrow up to $5,956,111 over a 20 year term to fund Phase 3 of the Universal Water Meter Installation Project has failed.

Notice of AAP
Information Package
Frequently Asked Questions
Results

The April 19th Infrastructure Services Committee report - "Universal Water Meter Installations Phase 3 Funding" is available here. General information on water metering is available here. A summary related to the implementation of the Comprehensive Water Plan is here.

2017 - Pender Harbour Library Funding Service

The SCRD conducted an Alternative Approval Process to authorize the establishment of a library funding service for Area A – Egmont/Pender Harbour.

Notice of AAP
Information Package
Results

2017 - SQUARE BAY SEWAGE TREATMENT SERVICE & LOAN

The SCRD conducted an Alternative Approval Process to authorize the establishment of a service and borrowing of funds for the design and replacement of the Square Bay Sewage Treatment Plant for a portion of Electoral Area B - Halfmoon Bay.

Notice of AAP
Information Package
Results

2016 - Chapman Lake Water Supply Expansion Loan Authorization AAP

The SCRD conducted an Alternative Approval Process to authorize borrowing of up to $5,000,000 over a 30 year term for the design and construction of the Chapman Lake Water Supply Expansion Project. The Project will provide access to additional stored water from Chapman Lake to be used during periods of drought and until long-term source development options specified in the Comprehensive Regional Water Plan are constructed.

Notice of AAP
Information Package
Results

2014 - Keats Island Dog Control AAP
The SCRD conducted an Alternative Approval Process to establish a new service to provide dog control to the Keats Island portion of Electoral Area F - West Howe Sound.

Notice of AAP
Information Package
Results

2012 - Area A Bike and Walkways AAP
The SCRD conducted an Alternative Approval Process to obtain elector consent to establish a new service in Egmont/Pender Harbour for the purpose of planning, constructing and maintaining bicycle and walking paths.

Notice of Alternative Approval Process
Information Package
Results

2011 - Langdale Float AAP
The SCRD conducted an AAP to establish a new service to recover the costs of a license agreement with BC Ferries for the construction, maintenance and insurance of a float for public access at the Stormaway dock.

Notice of Alternative Approval Process
AAP Information Package
Presentation Slides from Public Information Meetings
Results