Alternative Approval Processes (AAP)
The Community Charter, which came into force on January 1, 2004, gives two methods by which a local government may seek approval of the electors.
These are Assent of the Electors (a referendum), 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 a referendum if the Board wishes to proceed.
Recent AAPs conducted by the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) can be found below.
Current Alternative Approval Process
We are proceeding with an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to determine whether there is community support to fund two recently approved capital projects:
The first project seeks approval from eligible electors to replace the entire Gibsons and District Community Centre roof membrane and the first of two sections of the Sechelt Aquatic Centre roof membrane. The SCRD is proposing to borrow up to $3,456,200 over a 10-year term to finance the costs of this project.
The second project seeks approval from eligible electors for new Rescue Apparatus that will provide Halfmoon Bay with a designated rescue vehicle, offering operational and safety improvements while carrying more rescue equipment and firefighters to emergency scenes more quickly. The SCRD is proposing to borrow up to $623,200 to be repaid over a 10-year term to replace the fire department’s rescue apparatus.
Do you have a question about this AAP? Visit letstalk.scrd.ca/unified-aap-2023 to ask your question online, and we will get back to you within a day or two with an answer.
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.