What is an AAP?
An alternative approval process (AAP) enables local governments to directly engage citizens about a proposed bylaw that may include the following:
- long-term borrowing;
- a boundary extension;
- the establishment of a new regional district service;
- or other matters requiring elector approval.
The AAP allows voters to show their opposition to the proceeding of a local government proposal. The process requires that 10% or more eligible voters sign and submit official opposition forms (called Elector Response Forms) against the proposed initiative. If this threshold is met, the local government must proceed with a referendum (assent voting) before proceeding with the proposal.
If you support the proposal, no action is required.
Click the link to read more about the Province of British Columbia’s Alternative Approval Process for local governments.
Current AAP Projects:
Similkameen Transit System Service Establishment Bylaw No. 3082, 2024
The RDOS was approached by the Town of Princeton to assume administration and management of the Route 50 BC Transit service that operates in the Similkameen. The RDOS currently manages all regional transit services outside of the City of Penticton with the exception of the Route 50 service. Transferring this service to the Regional District will result in streamlined transit service management and equitable cost-sharing for the Electoral Areas and Municipalities serviced by Route 50.
Similkameen Transit System Service Establishment Bylaw No. 3082, 2024 is intended to develop a service that is funded equitably, based on service use and access, by the municipalities and electoral areas that are served by the transit route.
How to register your support for Bylaw No. 3082, 2024
If you support the adoption of the bylaw, no action is required.
How to register your objection to Bylaw No. 3082, 2024
If you object to the adoption of the bylaw, sign an Elector Response Form and submit it (with original signature) to the RDOS office before the deadline of Friday, May 9, 2025, at 4:30 pm.
Key Documents:
Similkameen Transit Fact Sheet
Similkameen Transit Elector Response Form
Similkameen Transit AAP Administrative Report
Similkameen Transit Notice of AAP
Similkameen Transit System Service Establishment Bylaw No. 3082, 2024
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) Board of Directors gave first, second, and third reading to a Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3106, 2025 to authorize the borrowing up to ten million dollars ($10,000,000) to purchase a corporate building within the City of Penticton. Bylaw No. 3106, 2025 will be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
Upon approval of the Inspector, approval for Bylaw No. 3106, 2025 would be obtained from the electorate within the RDOS through an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) in accordance with the Local Government Act.
Click the link below to view the information release.
RDOS taking steps to purchase more functional corporate building
https://www.rdos.bc.ca/newsandevents/rdos-news/hot...
More information to come soon.
Key Documents:
Administrative Report - April 17, 2025
BL3106 Loan Authorization Bylaw
Completed AAP Projects:
9-1-1 Emergency Service Loan Authorization (Bylaw No. 3064, 2024)
The Regional District's emergency telecommunications system requires upgrades and new infrastructure to enhance responder safety, meet operational requirements, and align with industry standards, based on the 2023 Emergency Radio Telecommunications Study by Planetworks Consulting.
Elector approval for Bylaw No. 3064, 2024, was obtained on September 13, 2024, and the Board of Directors subsequently adopted the loan authorization bylaw on October 3, 2024.
For further information about the Alternative Approval Process, please view the administrative report under the 9-1-1 Emergency Service Loan Authorization AAP Documents tab on the right panel.
For further information, please contact RDOS Legislative Services at 250-492-0237.
