The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has retained the services of George Abbott, a former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister and MLA, to undertake a review of issues related to governance in the Interlakes area of the CRD.
The review is being funded by a grant from the provincial government.
This review was precipitated by a funding request from the Interlakes Economic Association (IEC);
however, the provincial government has chosen to offer those funds to the CRD to conduct a general review of issues in the Interlakes area.
The CRD has heard from a variety of community organizations and individuals who have very different perspectives.
Abbott, on behalf of the regional district, will be reporting on his findings from the interviews, the open house and the public meeting which were held on Oct. 14.
Abbott will be returning to the Interlakes Community Centre to conduct individual interviews on Dec. 16, from 3 to 5:45 p.m.
A public meeting will be held that night from 6 to 8 p.m., at which time Abbott will report on his findings from his review of governance-related issues and answer questions that may arise.
Folks who are interested in speaking with Abbott, either as a group or as an individual, should contact the CRD corporate officer Alice Johnston by e-mail at ajohnston@cariboord.ca or call 250-392-3351 or toll free at 1-800-665-1636.
