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Additional Information

Statutory Duties & Powers of Improvement District: 

Local Government Act

Information on Improvement Districts & Staff:

The British Columbia’s Ministry of Governance and Structure oversees Improvement Districts

Ministry of Governance and Structure on Corporate/Financial Officers

Ministry of Governance and Structure on Trustees

Local Government Management Association

Information on Best Governance Practices: 

BC Ombudsperson

OIPC

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Gabriola-related Information: 

Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement Chronicles

Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department/Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District’s Website

Trustee Wayne Mercier’s Websites: Ignorant Nonsense & GFPIDiculous

Outdated Information:

The British Columbia’s Handbook for Improvement Districts

The British Columbia’s Handbook for Improvement Districts’ Trustees

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