Bamfield Sewer Connection Referendum
REFERENDUM (Assent Voting)
East Bamfield Sewer Collection System Service Establishment
West Bamfield Sewer Collection System Service Establishment
In the fall of 2024, the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) is planning to hold two referendums in East and West Bamfield. The referendums will provide qualified electors within each of the proposed service areas an opportunity to vote on whether or not they support the ACRD proceeding with establishing the following services:
- East Bamfield Sewer Collection System Service
- West Bamfield Sewer Collection System Service
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Bamfield Sewer Referendum
Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 8 am – 8 pm at the East Bamfield Firehall (352 Pachena Rd., Bamfield V0R 1B0)
Advance Vote
First Opportunity: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 8 am - 8 pm at the East Bamfield Firehall (352 Pachena Rd., Bamfield V0R 1B0)
Second Opportunity: Wednesday, November 13 from 8 am – 8 pm at Flora’s Restaurant on the West Side (75 Bamfield Boardwalk, Bamfield V0R 1B0)
BYLAWS
On July 24, 2024 the ACRD Board of Directors gave three readings and the Inspector of Municipalities has provided statutory approval for the following bylaws:
- East Bamfield Sewer Collection System Service Establishment Bylaw No. E1065, 2024
- East Bamfield Sewer Collection System Loan Authorization Bylaw No. F1163, 2024
- West Bamfield Sewer Collection System Service Establishment Bylaw No. E1066, 2024
- West Bamfield Sewer Collection System Loan Authorization Bylaw No. F1164, 2024
These bylaws have been submitted to the Inspector of Municipalities for review and approval. After the ACRD receives approval from the Inspector of Municipalities the Referendum dates will be announced.
BYLAW SYNOPSIS
The following Bylaw Synopsis have been provided. The synopsis provides a summary of each of the bylaws.
East Bamfield Sewer Collection System Service Area
West Bamfield Sewer Collection System Service Area
Who can vote in the referendums to establish the services?
Resident and non-resident property owners within the boundaries of the proposed service areas can vote, provided they meet the voter qualifications.
Voter Qualifications
Resident and non-resident property electors within the boundaries of the proposed service areas must meet the following qualifications to vote:
Resident Elector- 18 years of age or older on voting day;
- Canadian citizen;
- Resident of BC for at least six months immediately before the day of voting;
- Be a resident within the boundaries of the proposed service area;
- Must not be disqualified under this act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law.
- 18 years of age or older on voting day;
- Canadian citizen;
- Resident of BC for at least six months immediately before the day of voting;
- Registered owner of real property within the boundaries of the proposed service area for at least 30 days immediately before the day of voting;
- Must not be disqualified under this act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law.
RULES FOR DETERMINING RESIDENCY
The following rules apply to determine whether a person meets the residency requirements to qualify as an elector:
- A person is a resident of the area where he or she lives and to which, whenever absent, they intend to return.
- A person can be a resident of only one area at a time for voting.
- A person does not change from an existing area of residence until they have a new area of residence.
- A person does not stop being a resident of an area by leaving it for temporary purposes only, such as for school or for work purposes. If a person moves to a new area to attend an educational institution that is away from their usual area of residence, they may choose to vote in either area but not in both.
CONTACT
- Cynthia Dick, Chief Election Officer - 250-720-2706
- Heather Zenner, Deputy Chief Election Officer - 250-720-2731
If you want more information on the Bamfield Sewer Connection Community Interest Project, go to our Let's Connect page.