Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study

Electoral Area F residents are now encouraged to complete the Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Survey.

The study is an initiative of the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and is guided by a team of study consultants and a residents’ study committee. Information about services provided to Area F, including how decisions are made and the cost of those services is being provided in an interim study report available online, an overview document mailed to every household, the project website, and 5 open houses. The study committee welcomes residents’ feedback through completing the survey, which has been mailed to every household and is now live online. There are different ways to participate in the survey:

1. Online

Sign up today! Once registered, residents can submit their feedback online.

2. Printed copy

Printed copies have been mailed to residents and are also available for pick up at each open house.
Residents can bring their completed surveys to:

• Meadowood General Store (drop box available)
• Bradley Centre (drop box available)
• Coombs Fairgrounds and Events Centre (drop box available)
• Errington General Store (drop box available)
• Regional District of Nanaimo Administration Building (front counter)
• Or to any one of the open houses running until January 2023

The survey deadline is January 20, 2023.

Based on the information presented in the Draft Interim Report, community engagement materials will be created, and used by the Study Consultants to identify and understand the community’s interests and concerns related to the Electoral Area F current governance and service framework.

Save the Date, Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study engagement is planned for:

Open House #1: Wed, Nov 16, 2022, at the Errington War Memorial Hall (1390 Errington Rd), 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Open House #2: Thurs, Nov 17, 2022, at the Errington War Memorial Hall (1390 Errington Rd), 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Open House #3: Sat, Dec 3, 2022, at the Arrowsmith Hall at the Coombs Fairgrounds (1014 Ford Rd), 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Open House #4: Wed, Jan 11, 2023, at the Meadowood Community Centre (1810 Galvin Pl), 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Open House #5: Thurs, Jan 12, 2023, at the Meadowood Community Centre (1810 Galvin Pl), 6 – 8:30 p.m.

The Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Draft Interim Report in now available.

The Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee held the second meeting on Thursday July 21, 2022, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Errington War Memorial Hall.

At this meeting, committee members were introduced to the Draft Interim Report by the study consultants. More information can be found by clicking the following link to view the Agenda, Minutes and Video

The Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee Meeting Date has been changed from July 20, to Thursday July 21
The meeting will be held at the Errington War Memorial Hall located 1390 Errington Rd, Errington, BC
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

At the Inaugural Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee Meeting future dates for committee meetings and open houses were identified and are listed below.

Committee Meeting #2: Wednesday July 20
Committee Meeting #3: Wednesday September 21
Committee Meeting #4: Wednesday February 15
Committee Meeting #5: Wednesday April 26

Public Open House #1: Wednesday November 16
Public Open House #2: Thursday November 17
Public Open House #3: Saturday December 3
Public Open House #4: Wednesday January 11
Public Open House #5: Thursday January 12

Locations and additional details will be shared once finalized. Please subscribe to this page to receive all Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study updates by registering with the following link:
https://www.getinvolved.rdn.ca/register

The Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee held their first meeting on Wednesday May 18, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:30PM at the Bradley Centre.

At this Inaugural meeting, committee members selected a Chair and Vice Chair, were introduced to the Study Consultants Allan Neilson and Sherry Hurst, in addition to learning about the purpose and process of the Governance and Services Study now underway. More information can be found by clicking the following link to the view the Agenda and Minutes, or by watching a Video recording of the meeting.

To stay up to date with the progress of the Study, those interested in receiving notifications are encouraged, to subscribe to this page by registering at the following link:
https://www.getinvolved.rdn.ca/register

The Regional District of Nanaimo Board is pleased to announce the appointment of 9 Electoral Area F residents to the Governance and Services Study Committee. Congratulations to the following Study Committee members:

1. Ceri Peacey
2. David Karras
3. Deirdre LaForest
4. Derrick Grimmer
5. Fred Manson
6. Jennifer Watt
7. Ken Pickering
8. Miles Porter
9. Alex (Andy) Rigg

The RDN extends its gratitude to all those who submitted applications and indicated interest in participating with the study.

Study Committee meetings are open to the public. Those wishing to learn more are encouraged to view the live-stream and monitor the RDN’s Regular Meeting Schedule. Updated FAQs will be posted on the RDN Get Involved website. Please contact areafgss@rdn.bc.ca for more information.

The Regional District of Nanaimo is pleased to announce that it has secured the services of Neilson Strategies Inc. to lead the Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study, working in close collaboration with a Study Committee of Electoral Area F residents. The consulting team of Neilson Strategies Inc. and Leftside Partners Inc. is exceptionally qualified for the project and has completed similar Governance and Services Studies for other several communities throughout BC.

The Regional District of Nanaimo is extending the deadline of accepting application forms for those interested in being on the Governance and Services Study Committee.
Applications can now be dropped off in person to the reception desk at the Regional District of Nanaimo Administration Office, submitted by mail, or emailed to areafgss@rdn.bc.ca until Wednesday March 9 at 4:30PM

Application forms and Study Committee Terms of Reference can be found here