Regional District

Board meeting highlights June 26 2016 financial disclosure schedules

The Regional Board has approved the 2016 report outlining remuneration and expenses for elected officials and their alternates along with 30 staff whose remuneration was greater than $75,000.

In 2016, the remuneration of all Regional District employees totalled just under $8.4-million. The report also outlines payments totalling over $11.5-million during 2016 for goods and services exceeding $25,000. A copy is available for viewing at regionaldistrict.com/budgets and at the Finance and Administration Services in the Regional District office, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna.

North Westside review consultant

The Regional Board has awarded a contract to a Vancouver company to conduct the North Westside Services and Issues Review.

EcoPlan International was one of two firms responding to a public Request for Proposals, submitting a bid of $19,895 plus GST. It will use a four member team to conduct the review of RDCO services, governance and community interests and issues including opportunities for engaging residents within the North Westside Fire Protection Area. A final report is expected by October 23rd.

Fire service agreements renewed

The Regional Board has approved the renewal of fire service agreements between the regional district and City of Kelowna. The Ellison Fire Department will continue to provide service to the Country Rhodes subdivision within the City boundary, while the City of Kelowna Fire Department will continue providing service to the June Springs and Lakeshore Road fire service areas within the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area. Each agreement runs through December 2021.

Regional Board Meetings

Regional District office – 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna (Woodhaven Board Room).

• Thursday, July 13, 8:30 a.m. after the governance and services committee meeting.

• Monday, July 24, 7 p.m.