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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Service Establishment Bylaw - Alternative Approval Process
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The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is proposing an Electric Vehicle Charging Service for four new public electric vehicle charging stations, one in each of Electoral Areas B, E, G and H. The Service will manage the ongoing operations, maintenance and future replacement cost of the charging stations and will be funded through taxation.
Before the new Service can proceed, affected electors must approve the "Electric Vehicle Charging Station Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1796, 2020". This will be done through the Alternative Approval Process (AAP).
The RDN Board has selected the Alternative Approval Process because it is a more efficient use of tax-payer dollars and more appropriate to the scale of bylaw being proposed - the alternative is an expensive referendum.
The Alternative Approval Process for this Bylaw will run between January 6, 2021 and February 15, 2021.
How to Participate in the Alternative Approval Process
NOT OPPOSED – if you are NOT OPPOSED to the adoption of this bylaw you don't need to do anything.
OPPOSED - if you are OPPOSED to the adoption of “Electric Vehicle Charging Station Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1796, 2020” you can sign and submit an Elector Response Form if you qualify as an elector of the participating service area (details of elector qualification are on the Elector Response Form).
Elector Response Forms will be available starting January 6, 2021:
In Person at the RDN Administration Office (6300 Hammond Bay Road)
By mail: call 250-390-4111 or 1-877-607-4111 to request a mailed copy
Due to COVID-19 precautions, electors are encouraged to download the online form rather than collecting in person
Only original, signed copies are accepted - emailed and faxed submissions will not be counted. Submit using the following methods:
By Mail: Send your form to the following address to
Regional District of Nanaimo Corporate Services Department 6300 Hammond Bay Road Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N2
In Person: Drop off your form in person at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo using the mail slot to the right of the front (west) main administration door.
DEADLINE: All elector response forms must be physically received in the office of the RDN no later than the deadline of 4 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2021. If you are submitting your form by mail, be advised that postmarks will not be accepted as the date of submission.
For more information
Explore this webpage to find out more about the proposed Bylaw and project. Staff reports and other documents can be accessed in the document library.
The FAQ's contain answers to common questions on both the Alternative Approval Process and the associated project.
The RDN looks forward to your participation.
The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is proposing an Electric Vehicle Charging Service for four new public electric vehicle charging stations, one in each of Electoral Areas B, E, G and H. The Service will manage the ongoing operations, maintenance and future replacement cost of the charging stations and will be funded through taxation.
Before the new Service can proceed, affected electors must approve the "Electric Vehicle Charging Station Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1796, 2020". This will be done through the Alternative Approval Process (AAP).
The RDN Board has selected the Alternative Approval Process because it is a more efficient use of tax-payer dollars and more appropriate to the scale of bylaw being proposed - the alternative is an expensive referendum.
The Alternative Approval Process for this Bylaw will run between January 6, 2021 and February 15, 2021.
How to Participate in the Alternative Approval Process
NOT OPPOSED – if you are NOT OPPOSED to the adoption of this bylaw you don't need to do anything.
OPPOSED - if you are OPPOSED to the adoption of “Electric Vehicle Charging Station Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1796, 2020” you can sign and submit an Elector Response Form if you qualify as an elector of the participating service area (details of elector qualification are on the Elector Response Form).
Elector Response Forms will be available starting January 6, 2021:
In Person at the RDN Administration Office (6300 Hammond Bay Road)
By mail: call 250-390-4111 or 1-877-607-4111 to request a mailed copy
Due to COVID-19 precautions, electors are encouraged to download the online form rather than collecting in person
Only original, signed copies are accepted - emailed and faxed submissions will not be counted. Submit using the following methods:
By Mail: Send your form to the following address to
Regional District of Nanaimo Corporate Services Department 6300 Hammond Bay Road Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N2
In Person: Drop off your form in person at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo using the mail slot to the right of the front (west) main administration door.
DEADLINE: All elector response forms must be physically received in the office of the RDN no later than the deadline of 4 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2021. If you are submitting your form by mail, be advised that postmarks will not be accepted as the date of submission.
For more information
Explore this webpage to find out more about the proposed Bylaw and project. Staff reports and other documents can be accessed in the document library.
The FAQ's contain answers to common questions on both the Alternative Approval Process and the associated project.
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05 Jan 2021
The Alternative Approval Process has started today, January 6, 2021. Those opposed to the adoption of the proposed bylaw have until February 15, 2021 to fill out and submit an Elector Response form. Those not opposed to the bylaw do not need to take any action.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Service Establishment Bylaw - Alternative Approval Process has finished this stage
Residents can examine project documents and familiarize themselves with the Alternative Approval Process so they are ready when it opens on January 6, 2021
January 6, 2021 - Alternative Approval Process opens
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Service Establishment Bylaw - Alternative Approval Process is currently at this stage
Residents who oppose the proposed "EV Charging Station Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1796, 2020" have until February 15 to fill out and submit an Elector Response Form.
Residents who support the bylaw do not need to take any action.
February 15, 2021 at 4 p.m. - Closure of Alternative Approval Process
this is an upcoming stage for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Service Establishment Bylaw - Alternative Approval Process
All Elector Response Forms must be physically received at the RDN Administration Building by 4 p.m. on February 15, 2021. Only hard copy forms with original signatures are accepted.
Board consideration of AAP results and vote on bylaw adoption
this is an upcoming stage for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Service Establishment Bylaw - Alternative Approval Process
The RDN Board will review the results of the AAP.
If 1,994 or more electors have submitted Elector Response Forms then the Bylaw cannot be approved through the AAP. The RDN Board may then decline to proceed with the Service or may refer the Bylaw to approval via referendum.
If less than 1,994 electors have submitted Elector Response Forms then the Board can proceed to a vote on Bylaw adoption.