Alternative Approval Process

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An alternative approval process (AAP) enables local governments to directly engage citizens about a proposed bylaw intended to undertake long-term borrowing, a boundary extension, establish a new regional district service, or other matters requiring elector approval.

The AAP allows voters to indicate whether they are against a local government proposal moving forward. The process requires that 10% or more of eligible voters sign and submit official opposition forms (also called Elector Response Forms) against the proposed initiative. If this threshold is met, then the local government must proceed with a referendum (assent voting) before it can proceed with the proposal.

If you support the proposal, no action is required.

Current AAP Projects:

Mosquito Control - Inclusion of Electoral Area "E", the Village of Keremeos, and the Town of Princeton

The current service area for Mosquito Control Service does not include Electoral Area “E” (Naramata), the Village of Keremeos, or the Town of Princeton. As a result, there are areas within the Regional District that are not treated for mosquitos. Bylaw No. 3003, 2023 intends to expand the Mosquito Control program to include these areas.

How to register your support for Bylaw No. 3003, 2023:
If you support the adoption of the bylaw, you do not need to do anything.

How to register your objection to Bylaw No. 3003, 2023:
If you object to the adoption of the bylaw, sign an Elector Response Form and submit (with original signature) to the RDOS office before the deadline of Monday, June 26, 2023, at 4:30 pm.

For further information about the Alternative Approval Process and voter eligibility, please view the fact sheet, bylaw, notice, and administrative reports under the 'Mosquito Control AAP Documents' tab on the right panel.

For further information, please contact RDOS Legislative Services at 250-492-0237.

An alternative approval process (AAP) enables local governments to directly engage citizens about a proposed bylaw intended to undertake long-term borrowing, a boundary extension, establish a new regional district service, or other matters requiring elector approval.

The AAP allows voters to indicate whether they are against a local government proposal moving forward. The process requires that 10% or more of eligible voters sign and submit official opposition forms (also called Elector Response Forms) against the proposed initiative. If this threshold is met, then the local government must proceed with a referendum (assent voting) before it can proceed with the proposal.

If you support the proposal, no action is required.

Current AAP Projects:

Mosquito Control - Inclusion of Electoral Area "E", the Village of Keremeos, and the Town of Princeton

The current service area for Mosquito Control Service does not include Electoral Area “E” (Naramata), the Village of Keremeos, or the Town of Princeton. As a result, there are areas within the Regional District that are not treated for mosquitos. Bylaw No. 3003, 2023 intends to expand the Mosquito Control program to include these areas.

How to register your support for Bylaw No. 3003, 2023:
If you support the adoption of the bylaw, you do not need to do anything.

How to register your objection to Bylaw No. 3003, 2023:
If you object to the adoption of the bylaw, sign an Elector Response Form and submit (with original signature) to the RDOS office before the deadline of Monday, June 26, 2023, at 4:30 pm.

For further information about the Alternative Approval Process and voter eligibility, please view the fact sheet, bylaw, notice, and administrative reports under the 'Mosquito Control AAP Documents' tab on the right panel.

For further information, please contact RDOS Legislative Services at 250-492-0237.