Corporate Services

The Corporate Services Department is responsible for providing services and support related to the Regional Board, Policy and Bylaw development, Legal and Legislative changes including Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy requests, Records Management, Bylaw Enforcement (including the region’s dog control service), and Communications and Intergovernmental Affairs.

Every four years Corporate Services oversees and manages Local Government Elections for Directors of Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas, as well as School District No. 23 Trustees for these areas. The next election will be held October 20, 2022. As required, the department also conducts the voting process for various referendum questions and Alternative Approval Processes.

2018 | HIGHLIGHTS

« In 2014, the Board approved a cycle of service reviews every 5 years. In 2018, service reviews were undertaken for the following services: EDC, weeds and insect program, administration overhead. All services continue.

« Review of Board Policies continues. Planning and Parks department policy review began.

« The 2018 Local General Election was held in October. New Board members took their Oath of Office and signed a Code of Conduct. Board orientation was completed in November.

« Development of new bylaw enforcement software, with implementation to begin in early 2019.

2019 | INITIATIVES

« Continue regional and sub-regional service reviews: Regional Rescue, Regional Parks, Regional/Fringe Area/ Electoral Area Planning

« Continue Board initiatives within the Strategic Plan and Align the organization’s operations with the Plan. New Board to review Strategic Plan in first quarter.

« Review webcasting of Regional Board meetings and update the audio system in the boardroom.

The Strategic Plan of the Regional Board provides direction, focus and priorities for programs and services.

2018.

Diane Merenick, CHIEF BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER