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The Regional Board was presented with a comprehensive discussion paper on the RDCO/WFN Inclusive Regional Governance Initiative. The discussion paper, created by JWR Business Group in collaboration with key staff at the RDCO and WFN, outlines potential models for governance, including the prospect of WFN becoming a full voting participant on the Regional Board. Westbank First Nation is unable to vote at the Regional Board because of current provincial legislation. The RDCO and WFN will meet with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to consider a shared path forward.
Floodplain Exemption Application – 9651 Kilkenny Place
The Regional Board approved, with conditions, a Floodplain Exemption Application for 9651 Kilkenny Place to allow an existing seasonal residence to be refurbished and renovated within 15m of Okanagan Lake.
Grant application for Emergency Support Services equipment and training
The Regional Board supported the submission of an application to the 2024 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for $148,100 for Emergency Support Services equipment and training.
Purchase commitments over $100,000
The Regional Board received a report from the Director of Financial Services on all purchase commitments over $100,000 made between October 1 and December 31, 2023.
2024-2028 draft five-year financial plan
The Regional Board received a presentation on the draft five-year financial plan for 2024-2028. The draft plan will be discussed a several meetings between January and March with the final plan adopted by the Board on March 31. Residents can visit yoursay.rdco.com to learn more about the financial plan and how they can share feedback.
Regional Board meetings
Regional District office – 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna (Woodhaven Boardroom)
- Thursday, February 8 – 8:30 a.m.
- Thursday, February 22 – 8:30 a.m.
A live stream video link will be available for each meeting in the Upcoming Meeting agenda section of rdco.com/agenda. When available, a link to the Video recording will be posted in the Past Meetings section for the individual meeting date.
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