Alternative Approval Processes (AAP)

Under legislation, a local government has two methods by which they may seek approval of the electors: Assent of the Electors (a referendum), which is approval by voting, or Alternative Approval Process which allows the SCRD Board to proceed with an action unless 10% or more of the electors state their opposition within a prescribed period.

An Alternative Approval Process (AAP) is a cost-effective method to engage with the community to determine whether there is support for certain initiatives, such as long-term borrowing, or other service-related projects. If 10% or more of the eligible electors oppose the initiative, the SCRD cannot proceed with it and must consider other options including going to an assent vote (referendum).

A unified AAP combines various initiatives and runs them concurrently at the same time every year with a goal of saving taxpayer dollars as well as supporting increased engagement efforts to ensure the community is aware of ways to have their say or get involved.

2023 Alternative Approval Process

Bylaw No. 741 Community Recreation Facilities Service – Roof Renewal Project

The SCRD conducted an Alternative Approval Process to seek elector approval to borrow up to $3,456,200 over a 10-year term to fund replacement the modified bitumen roofs at both the Gibsons and Area Community Centre and the Sechelt Aquatic Centre.  This project received elector approval. Further information is available below.

Bylaw No. 742 Halfmoon Bay Fire Protection Rescue Apparatus Replacement

The SCRD conducted an Alternative Approval Process to seek elector approval to borrow up to $623,200  over a 10-year term to replace the Halfmoon Bay Fire Protection Service Rescue 1 Fire Apparatus. This project received elector approval. Further information is available below.

Past Alternative Approval Processes

The SCRD conducted an Alternative Approval Process to borrow up to $7,250,000 over a 15-year term to fund Phase Three of the Water Meter Installations Project. This project received elector approval. Further information is available at the links below

The SCRD conducted an Alternative Approval Process to borrow up to $9,000,000 over a 30-year term to fund Groundwater Investigation Phase 4 of the Church Road Well Field Project. This project received elector approval.