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Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study

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The RDN is undertaking a Governance and Services Study for Electoral Area F which includes the communities of Coombs, Hilliers, Errington, Meadowood, Whiskey Creek, and the surrounding rural areas.

How can I get involved and learn more?

  • Subscribe to this page to receive email notifications with news and updates
  • View the background documents to learn more
  • Read the FAQ's that are updated regularly based on questions asked
  • Contact the project team directly at: areafgss@rdn.bc.ca

The map below shows the entire area of Electoral Area F that is included in this study. This includes the communities of Coombs, Hilliers, Errington, Whiskey Creek, Meadowood and surrounding areas.


The RDN is undertaking a Governance and Services Study for Electoral Area F which includes the communities of Coombs, Hilliers, Errington, Meadowood, Whiskey Creek, and the surrounding rural areas.

How can I get involved and learn more?

  • Subscribe to this page to receive email notifications with news and updates
  • View the background documents to learn more
  • Read the FAQ's that are updated regularly based on questions asked
  • Contact the project team directly at: areafgss@rdn.bc.ca

The map below shows the entire area of Electoral Area F that is included in this study. This includes the communities of Coombs, Hilliers, Errington, Whiskey Creek, Meadowood and surrounding areas.


  • Seeking Study Committee Members

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    The Regional District of Nanaimo Board is now accepting applications from Electoral Area F residents to form the Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee.

    Applications are being accepted until Wednesday March 2, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.

    To access an application form, or view the Study Terms of Reference and Study Committee Terms of Reference, please visit the Background Documents section

  • RDN Board Approval of Terms of Reference

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    On February 8, 2022 the Regional District of Nanaimo Board approved the Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Terms of Reference and the RDN Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee Terms of Reference.

  • Provincial Approval

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    On January 13, 2022, Honourable Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs, advised Regional District of Nanaimo Chair Brown and Electoral Area F Director Leanne Salter that she has approved a governance and services study for Electoral Area F and funding to support the study will be provided.

  • FAQ and Background Documents added to Study Page

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    Documents, important links and FAQs have been published to the study page. These materials are meant to explain the basics of this study and answer some questions that may arise. As the study continues to move along, information will be updated and shared on this page.

    Residents are encouraged to register for notifications as updates become available by signing up with Get Involved RDN.

  • Remind me what a Governance and Services Study is?

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    The purpose of the Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study is to gather and analyze facts about the current state of governance and service delivery. This will help to understand clearly the concerns and interests of the area and to identify options for improvement.

  • How it Started

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    On Nov 3, 2020, the Regional District of Nanaimo Board passed a motion to request that the Province of BC support a Governance and Services Study in Electoral Area F.

  • Governance and Service Study Process

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    The Study process includes:

    • A review of the current situation in Electoral Area F.
    • A preliminary report on the current situation in Electoral Area F.
    • Public engagement on the issues in the preliminary report.
    • A final report with realistic options for addressing the issues and concerns heard during the public engagement period, with an outline of next steps for each option.
Page last updated: 15 Nov 2023, 01:38 PM