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MIID Responsibilities

  • By Letters Patent (1973) and as amended (1984)
  • Fire Protection and Emergency Rescue (operational from 1970)
  • Garbage Collection (by contract)
  • Operation of the Health Centre (grounds management starting in 2006 and building management starting in 2007.

What is an Improvement District?

A form of elected “local government” individually set up in the past by the BC Government so that unorganised territories could provide themselves with specific municipal-like services and functions.

Now (2006) outmoded because of the creation of Regional Districts throughout the province and which provide all manner of municipal services and functions.


Why Do We Still Exist?

Because we were given “Letters Patent” by the Lieutenant-Governor of BC and these pre-date the establishment of Regional Districts; and

Because we have never applied to become a part of the Capital Regional District (“CRD”).

Why Should We Continue to Exist?

Because we are the last element of “island-wide democracy” on Mayne Island.

Because we provide local control and management over important institutions to our island. We are individuals known by and accessible to most islanders.

We can manage our own projects and operations more cost-effectively than any regional or municipal government.

What We Do

Manage our resources and properties as well as maintain accurate and transparent financial records.

Provide governance and oversight to the Fire Department.

Prepare and pass Bylaws for our activities as well as for our revenues and major capital expenditures.

Hold regular public meetings on the island.

What Dangers do we need to prepare for?

  • Major Earthquake
  • Wildfire
  • Building fires
  • Accidents
  • Other

See our Power Point Presentation for more.

 

 

 

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Latest News

Saturday April 19th, 2008 - 1:30 p.m

Mayne Island Improvement District
Annual General Meeting

Ag Hall, Fernhill Road

All Property Owners invited to attend
There will be discussion regarding the approval process for the proposed new Fire Hall, as well as the billing process for the Health Centre.

 

 

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