NANAIMO REGION
City of Nanaimo hires new director of finance The City of Nanaimo has hired a new finance director to replace longtime director Brian Clemens. Victor Mema, the current director for Sechelt, will take over in September. A5
V.I. Raiders meet Kamloops again gain The Raiders go looking for the season sweep of the Broncos tonight Sports, B1
The newspaper of record for Nanaimo and region since 1874 || Saturday, August 22, 2015 GOVERNMENT
SFN seeks organizational review Request for proposal cites funding cuts and program clawbacks as impetus for decision SPENCER ANDERSON DAILY NEWS
The Snuneymuxw First Nation is seeking a consultant for an “organizational review,” according to a request for proposal posted to its website. The notice cites “challenging funding cuts, program clawbacks and the desire to ensure quality service delivery to our citizens” as the reason for the review, which it says would aim to increase cost-effectiveness. The announcement makes the
SFN the second organization in the mid-Island to pursue a third-party review of its own operations and finances. The City of Nanaimo is also expected to begin a core review of its own in the fall. SFN executive assistant Tara White is listed as the contact for the project, but could not be reached for comment by press time. The request for proposal highlights key areas for the review to focus on, including “alterna-
tive means of service delivery” and “overlap, duplication and redundance.” The document also seeks a consultant to review the organizational structures, administrative policies and other issues. An accounting and audit firm was contacted for comment on the review process, but declined, claiming they would be bidding on the project. SFN, which has a population of approximately 1,750 people, has its own health care centre, adult
learning centre, youth centre and also runs a number of cultural programs. “Streamlining” the delivery of those services will be “critical,” the request for proposal says. Posted financial information for the First Nation shows the community is in the midst of building significant capital projects. SFN is currently renovating a general store and constructing a new gymnasium, combining the projects into one large commun-
ity centre. At the time the project was announced, officials called it a significant investment for Snuneymuxw. Spencer.Anderson@ nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4255 » We want to hear from you. Send comments on this story to youretters@nanaimodailynews.com. Letters must include daytime phone number and hometown.
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Paving crews improve Nanaimo Parkway Trail
Approximately 1.4 kilometres of the trail was resurfaced to repair damage done by tree roots using recycled asphalt from the path. A turf field at Beban Park is also being replaced. » Nanaimo Region, A5
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LINKS Clippers 2015 training camp begins on Monday The Nanaimo Clippers are looking to defend their Island Division championship, and it all starts with training camp this coming week. » Sports, B1
The Island’s courses make perfect day trips for golf lovers Page A3
U.S. crude oil plunges to lowest since the recession Friday’s fall was just the latest indicator of a vast shift in the energy landscape over the past year, although it did bounce back a bit. » Nation & World, A7
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