RDCO NEWS RELEASE
June 20, 2019
Applications Welcome for Advisory Commission Members
If you’re interested in helping guide your community, the Regional District would like to hear from you.
Volunteer members are being recruited to serve on the Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) and the Central Okanagan West Advisory Planning Commission (APC).
These groups work with Planning Services staff to advise the Regional Board by reviewing development applications for the potential environmental impacts, land use and planning issues within the Electoral Areas. The comments and recommendations provided by the commissions are considered in decisions made by the Regional Board.
Members of each Advisory Commission will be selected on the basis of their:
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demonstrated interest and participation in community matters
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academic / technical qualifications,
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availability
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work experience
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knowledge / professional expertise and land use planning
Prospective members must reside within the Central Okanagan.
There’s a convenient link to an online form that can be completed and submitted on the
Regional District website
. Forms may also be downloaded, completed and dropped off in person or by mail.
The Regional District provides approximately 80 different programs and services to residents across the Central Okanagan.
Contact:
Bruce Smith
Communications Officer
250-469-6339