Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Miscellaneous statutes bill introduced


VICTORIA – Bill 25, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2012, was introduced in the legislature today by Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond. If passed, the amendments will affect the following provincial statutes:

LocalGovernment Act – Amendments support regional districts in providing open and transparent government and clarify accountability tools. The amendments will enable regional districts to directly engage with communities by allowing them to seek opinions on matters affecting their regions. They address requests from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and provide for greater harmonization between regional district and municipal rules.

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