Late Delegation 3 Southern Interior Local Government Association

Lillooet Lake

Awareness is Opportunity SILGA MISSION STATEMENT

• SILGA works to represent each community within the Armstrong BC Southern Interior Region to provide a strong and effective voice of common issues and regional initiatives. • SILGA meets on average 4-6 times a year; the meeting location varies between SILGA communities. • If your community would like SILGA to schedule a meeting in your community, let us know. Ashcroft Hoodoos 2015-2016 SILGA EXECUTIVE

President, Councillor Chad Eliason Salmon Arm Past President, Councillor Marg Spina 1st Vice President, Councillor Shelley Sim Clearwater 2nd Vice President, Director Patty Hanson RDCO Director at Large, Councillor Donovan Cavers Kamloops Director at Large, Councillor Diana Guerin Clinton Director at Large, Councillor Charlie Hodge Director at Large, Helena Konanz Penticton Director at Large, Director Mike Macnabb RDNO Director at Large, Councillor Lori Mindnich Lumby Regional District Representative, Director Willow Macdonald TNRD Executive Director, Alison Slater Kamloops SILGA Geographical Area

• District of Clearwater

•District of Barriere

District of Westside · Who are SILGA Members?

City of Armstrong District of City of Enderby Central Okanagan RD City of Kamloops Columbia Shuswap RD City of Kelowna North Okanagan RD City of Merritt Okanagan Similkameen RD City of Penticton Squamish RD City of Revelstoke Thompson Nicola RD City of Salmon Arm Town of Oliver City of Vernon Town of Osoyoos District of Barriere Town of Princeton Township of District of Clearwater Village of Ashcroft District of Coldstream Village of Cache Creek District of Village of Chase District of Lillooet Village of Clinton District of Logan Lake Village of Keremeos District of Village of Lumby District of Village of Lytton District of Summerland Sun Peaks Resort Municipality What is our purpose?

• To speak as ONE voice for Cache Creek local government issues of our members. • To enhance the quality and level of service provided by local government to its citizens • To promote and advance to the UBCM proposed changes in legislation, regulations or government policy • Coordinate communication Chase between SILGA members What are SILGA’s Goals?

• To identify issues that affect Clearwater our members • To encourage communication and sharing of best practices • To provide a strong, effective voice for common issues • To champion regional issues to UBCM and senior governments • To strive to have the best educated elected officials in BC • To provide professional development and education Osoyoos 2015/6 Strategic Plan Goals

• Quagga and Zebra Mussel eradication

• School retention and funding, especially for rural communities

• Recruitment of Medical Professionals How will we achieve our goals?

• Meet with all SILGA membership prior to the annual convention. • Engage our membership on issues affecting them. • Encourage our members to submit resolutions for the Peachland annual SILGA convention for discussion and support at the UBCM convention. Kamloops Lake • Continue to increase communication with senior levels of government. 2015 SILGA Focuses

• Maintained pressure with the Provincial Government on the Quagga and Zebra Mussel fight. • Continued to work with IHA and Provincial Government for the recruitment of doctors and nurse practitioners in our area • Lobbied for safety Sun Peaks improvements to highways including line painting and Sicamous concrete barriers. • Lobbied for the review of education funding, especially in regard to small communities and retention of schools. Future Issues SILGA will work on

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• Agricultural Land Commission future • Water Sustainability Act and how it affects our region • Meat slaughtering regulations Lake Country • Internet connectivity issues in rural areas 2016 SILGA Convention Tours and Breakout Sessions Tours Glenmore Landfill Mission Sports Complex Walk of the Downtown Revitalization

Breakout Sessions Mission Creek Restoration Legal Presentation - How privacy law matters to elected officials LGLA – New Bylaw Enforcement Guide

Accessibility 2024 Rollout LGLA – Ethical Conduct Fiscal Policy for Infrastructure Funding 2016 SILGA Convention Speakers

Keynote Speakers – George Abbott and Bob Turner

 Drinking Water Symposium  BC Assessment  Agricultural Land Commission  Ministry of Environment on the Water Sustainability Act  Ministers Letnick (Agriculture) and Thomson (FLNRO) 2016 SILGA Convention

Kelowna April 19th to 22nd

What are the benefits of attending the convention?

• Gold Star Resolutions • Keynote Speakers • Educational Sessions • Networking Opportunities • Lots of Fun!

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