February 11, 2009
COLDSTREAM, BC – Widespread Community Participation is essential to
envisioning a common future. Working meaningfully together, in a collaborative and
cooperative way, will ensure that that our shared vision will be defined through capturing
the diverse perspectives and interests present within the Region. The Working Groups
provide a public participation option for those that want to be involved in contributing
their technical expertise and experience to developing a sustainable future.
The Working Groups will be an essential focal point for gathering expertise in local
growth issue priorities, goals, objectives, and strategies. The resulting growth strategy
recommendations will be considered by the Regional Board for inclusion in the Regional
Growth Strategy.
The Regional District of North Okanagan will enlist interested, knowledgeable, and
experienced representatives from community organizations that have the necessary
local expertise, knowledge, or experience. Local advocates for the public-at-large with
experience in the growth issues are encouraged to apply.
The Growth Issues Working Groups are:
- Economic Development
- Water Stewardship
- Urban Containment
- Attainable Housing and Social Issues
- Environmental Policy and Natural Lands
- Governance and Service Delivery
- Transportation
- Agriculture and Food Systems
Participation in the Working Groups is non-paid and voluntary and will require your time
and commitment for a series of 4-hour meetings to discuss goals, objectives and
strategies for the above mentioned growth issues. The Working Groups will meet three
to four times, usually in the evenings, with each meeting lasting up to four hours. These
meetings will be based on respectful, consensus-based decision-making.
Please fill out the Working Group application form on the RDNO website (www.rdno.ca)
or call Anthony Kittel, Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator at (250) 550-3750 to have
an application sent to you. GET INVOLVED IN SHAPING OUR FUTURE!
For more information:
Anthony Kittel, Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator
Regional District of North Okanagan
9848 Aberdeen Road
Coldstream, BC V1B2K9
Phone: 250-550-3750
Fax: 250-550-3754
E-mail: anthony.kittel@rdno.ca
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