Alternative Approval Process (AAP): Electoral Area E Library Financial Aid
We encourage you to attend the online pubic meeting on Thursday, August 18 at 7:00 pm and review information as it becomes available before making your decision.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Directors (the Board) of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) proposes to proceed with Electoral Area E Library Financial Aid Service Bylaw No. 2841, 2022.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION |
DATE PROVIDED |
INFORMATION LINKS |
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First AAP Published Notice Ad |
July 28, 2022 |
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Electoral Area E Library Financial Aid Service Bylaw No. 2841, 2022 |
01 April 2021 |
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July Board Highlights |
July 21, 2022 |
2022-07-Board_Highlights |
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Media Release |
July 28, 2022 |
RDCK seeks electoral approval for new library financial aid service in Electoral Area E |
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Second AAP Published Notice Ad |
August 4, 2022 |
Area E Library AAP Ad |
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Mailout |
August 10, 2022 |
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Online Public Meeting |
August 18, 2022 7:00 PM |
Join from the meeting link
2460 885 7505
Meeting number (access code): 2460 885 7505 |
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Elector Response Form Deadline |
September 5, 2022 |
PURPOSE:
The Bylaw, if adopted, will establish a financial aid service in Electoral Area E for the purpose of funding the Nelson Public Library.
Currently, residents of Electoral Area E are required to pay a subscription fee of $90 per family or $45 per individual for Nelson Public Library membership. If the proposal is approved residents of Area E will receive free membership like residents of the City of Nelson, Electoral Area F, and defined portions of Electoral Area H.
AREA: The Bylaw No. 2841 will include all of Electoral Area E.
RATE IMPLICATIONS:
The proposed maximum annual allowable requisition for the service is $117,185. At the maximum requisition an average residential property with an assessed value in land and improvements of $483,312 would expect to pay $39.03 annually for library services.
If the service receives elector approval the proposed requisition amount for 2023 would be $106,138. An average residential property in Area E with an assessed value in land and improvements of $483,312 would expect to pay $35.37 for library services.
ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS (AAP):
Under Section 86 of the Community Charter, approval of the electors within the service area is being obtained by means of AAP. Therefore, eligible electors within the service area opposed to the RDCK adopting Bylaw No. 2841 may petition against the adoption by signing an Elector Response Form.
At least 10% of electors must petition against the proposal prior to the deadline date in order to prevent the Board from proceeding with the Bylaw.
ELECTOR RESPONSE FORM: The Elector Response Form must be in the form established by the Board and is available at the RDCK Nelson Office at 202 Lakeside Drive or click on the link below.
Non-Resident Elector Form - Non-Resident Elector Form
Resident Elector Form - Resident Elector Form
NOTE: If you are mailing the Elector Response Form to the RDCK please send it to the following or email tdool@rdck.bc.ca:
ATTN: Tom Dool, Chief Election Officers
Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive
Nelson, BC V1L 5R4
WHO MAY SIGN THE ELECTOR RESPONSE FORM:
Electors, either resident or owning property, within the boundaries of the service area are the only persons entitled to sign the Elector Response Form. An elector is a person who meets the requirements and qualifications as described on the Elector Response Form.
The Board has resolved that a fair estimate of the number of electors in the subject area is 3,483. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 86 of the Community Charter, 348 or more electors must sign the Elector Response Form to prevent the Board from proceeding.
DEADLINE: The Elector Response Form must be received by the Chief Elections Officer before 4:30 p.m. on September 5, 2022.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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AAP Process: Tom Dool Chief Elections Officer Phone: 250.352.8173 Email: tdool@rdck.bc.ca |
Electoral Area E Library Financial Contribution Service Area E: Director Ramona Faust Phone: 250.229.5222 Email: rfaust@rdck.bc.ca
Nelson Public Library Email: library@nelson.ca |
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