Results of governance questionnaire

At the September 3, 2008 meeting, the Regional Board authorized the preparation and distribution of a questionnaire to all residents of the electoral areas of the Regional District of North Okanagan. The results of the questionnaire are non-binding and for information only, and are hereby presented to the Regional Board. Although the Electoral Area Directors recognized that, without the completion of a restructure study, only general, non-specific information could be provided to the residents about the concepts of incorporation and amalgamation, they believed it was important to conduct an informal poll to confirm the general opinion of their residents with respect to whether they wish to see a change in the way they are currently governed. The Electoral Area Residents Questionnaire consisted of a questionnaire and an informational sheet that outlined the purpose of the questionnaire and provided general information about three governance options - remaining as part of an electoral area within the regional district, joining an existing Municipality, or creating a new, separate Municipality. Specifically, the questionnaire posed the following two questions: 1. Do you want to change the way your Electoral Area is governed, either by joining an existing Municipality or becoming a separate Municipality? _YES _NO 2. lf change happens, which option would you prefer: _ Join an existing Municipality _ Create a new Municipality ln addition, links to more information were provided on the RDNO website at www.rdno.calgovernance. A total of 5,709* questionnaires were successfully delivered to residential addresses in the electoral areas. A total of 1,103* responses were received, for an average response rate of 19%. * as of December 1, 2008 Electoral Areas B and C results: Question I was answered by 97.5 % of respondents, of which 75% were not in favour of change. Question 2 was answered by nearly 70% of respondents (slightly higher than the average of 65%), of which 56% favoured joining an existing municipality. All of us at the BX-Swan Lake Community Association wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. We look forward to continuing our efforts in 2009.

RDNO Slide Presentation

Under "LINKS" below right, you can view the RDNO slide presentation that was shown by Greg Betts at the informational meeting held at BX Elementary School on October 21, 2008. I'm sure we are all looking forward to seeing the results of the questionnaire that was sent out to the Electoral Areas regarding Incorporation, Amalgamation and Status Quo. My understanding is that the response rate was more than 20% which is very good! More later