WHEREAS Section 86 of the Community Charter provides for an Alternative Approval Process, which is a process for electors to indicate to Council that they may not proceed with a certain bylaw, agreement or other matter unless it is approved by assent of the electors i.e. referendum; AND WHEREAS the principles of the Alternative Approval are well founded as this is an economical method of obtaining elector input; AND WHEREAS the existing Alternative Approval Process has some serious weaknesses in the following areas: - Determination of number of electors; - Elector Response Form; and - Audit of Elector Response Forms Received: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of British Columbia consult with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the Local Government Management Association to improve the Alternative Approval Process by providing clarity and transparency.
Ministry of Community Services The Ministry of Community Services will work with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the Local Government Management Association to improve the alternative approval process to provide clarity and transparency. The Ministry will work to complete a best practices guide for the alternative approval process.