POLI 3P11 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: List Of Regional Districts Of British Columbia, Water Treatment
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Municipal restructuring - meeting the pressures of the past, shaping the future. 27 regional districts range from 2. 4 million to 1500. Governed by board of directors appointed from municipalities. Only members from a specific area will vote on issues for their area. Act on behalf of municipalities with municipal finance authority (borrowing) Responsible for plans to manage solid waste, emergency planning. Can not levy taxes, sends requisitions to municipalities. Can not compel municipalities to follow plans/offer services. Grass roots approach - power in local reps.