Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study

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.
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Seeking Study Committee Members
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe 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
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkOn 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.
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Provincial Approval
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkOn 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.
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FAQ and Background Documents added to Study Page
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkDocuments, 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.
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Remind me what a Governance and Services Study is?
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe 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.
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How it Started
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkOn 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.
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Governance and Service Study Process
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe 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.
Timeline
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January 2022
Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study has finished this stageMinistry Approved Study
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Winter/Spring 2022
Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study has finished this stageForm a Study Committee
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Spring 2022
Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study has finished this stageSelect Study Consultant
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Summer 2022
Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study has finished this stageDraft interim report completed
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Fall 2022
Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study has finished this stageDrafting public engagement materials
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Fall 2022
Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study has finished this stageLocal government general elections
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Winter 2022/2023
Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study has finished this stagePublic Engagement Period
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Spring 2023
Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study has finished this stageDraft Final Report with Recommendations
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Spring 2023
Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study is currently at this stageFinal Report and Recommendation presented to the RDN Board
FAQ's
- What is the Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study?
- Why is a Governance and Services Study being done?
- Who runs the Governance and Services Study?
- What is the Area that will be studied?
- Will the Governance and Services Study look at incorporating Area F?
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Study Timeline
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Residents Role in the Study
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Study Process
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Study Committee
- Why is this study being done?
- How was the need for the study determined?
- How are committee meetings being advertised?
- What are the objectives or goals that the study is trying to achieve?
- I want to provide input on the information I received in the mail, how can I do that?
Background Documents
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Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Overview Booklet (13.5 MB) (pdf)
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Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study DRAFT Interim Report (6.42 MB) (pdf)
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Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Final Report May 2023. (42.2 MB) (pdf)
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Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee Terms of Reference (154 KB) (pdf)
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Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Terms of Reference (463 KB) (pdf)
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Map of Electoral Area F (1.04 MB) (jpg)
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Open House Materials
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Open House Slides (10.6 MB) (pdf)
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Board 1 - Welcome (1.26 MB) (pdf)
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Board 2 - Map (2.18 MB) (pdf)
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Board 3 - RDN (1.53 MB) (pdf)
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Board 4 - Services (1.28 MB) (pdf)
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Board 5 - Service delivery chart (1.33 MB) (pdf)
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Board 6 - RDN decisions (1.34 MB) (pdf)
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Board 7 - What does it mean (1.28 MB) (pdf)
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Board 8 - Service Decisions Chart (1.3 MB) (pdf)
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Board 9 - Taxes (1.47 MB) (pdf)
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Board 10 - tools for change (1.28 MB) (pdf)
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Board 11 - Study Process (1.44 MB) (pdf)
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Board 12 - Share your feedback (1.27 MB) (pdf)
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Committee Agendas
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May 18, 2022 - Agenda Package - Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee Meeting (2.11 MB) (pdf)
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July 21, 2022 - Agenda Package - Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee Meeting (8.36 MB) (pdf)
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September 21, 2022 - Agenda Package - Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee (2.09 MB) (pdf)
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February 15, 2023 - Agenda Package - Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee (6.35 MB) (pdf)
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Apr26, 2023 - Agenda Package - Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee (7.94 MB) (pdf)
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Committee Minutes
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May 18, 2022 - Meeting Minutes - Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee (101 KB) (pdf)
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July 21, 2022 - Meeting Minutes - Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee (99.2 KB) (pdf)
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September 21, 2022 - Meeting Minutes - Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee (98.9 KB) (pdf)
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February 15, 2023 - Meeting Minutes - Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee (79.8 KB) (pdf)
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Communications
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Letter to Minister Kang EA F Incorporation Study May 30 2023 (168 KB) (pdf)
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Minister Osborne Governance and Services Study Approval Letter January 2022 (182 KB) (pdf)
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Minister Osborne Grant Funding Approval Letter January 2022 (164 KB) (pdf)
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March 2021 Follow up Letter to Ministry regarding Electoral Area F Governance Study (173 KB) (pdf)
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Letter to Ministry Requesting Electoral Area F Governance Study (612 KB) (pdf)
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Staff Reports
Important Links
- Agenda - Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee Meeting - July 2022
- Agenda - Electoral Area F Governance and Services Study Committee Meeting - May 2022
- Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area F
- Electoral Area F Official Community Plan - Bylaw No. 1152, 1999
- Province of British Columbia: Local Government Incorporation & Restructure