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Regional Government

• 2.1:

  What We Do

  • 2.1.1:What We Do
• 2.2:

  Chairman's Message

• 2.3:

  Awards

• 2.4:

  Board Members

  • 2.4.1:Dan Ashton
  • 2.4.2:Michael Brydon
  • 2.4.3:Tom Chapman
  • 2.4.4:Gordon Clark
  • 2.4.5:George Hanson
  • 2.4.6:Garry Litke
  • 2.4.7:Allan Patton
  • 2.4.8:Bill Schwarz
  • 2.4.9:John Vassilaki
  • 2.4.10:Stu Wells
• 2.5:

  Board Meetings

  • 2.5.1:2010 Schedule of Meetings & Agendas
    • 2.5.1.1:Agenda Mailing List
  • 2.5.2:Minutes
  • 2.5.3:Speaking to the Board
    • 2.5.3.1:Delegation Protocol
  • 2.5.4:APC Minutes
  • 2.5.5:Hospital Board Minutes & Agendas
• 2.6:

  Communications

• 2.7:

  Contact Us

• 2.8:

  Economic Development

  • 2.8.1:Summary
  • 2.8.2:Regional Marketing Brochure
  • 2.8.3:Green Sustainable Economic Development
    • 2.8.3.1:Summary
    • 2.8.3.2:News Releases
    • 2.8.3.3:Minutes
    • 2.8.3.4:Reports
    • 2.8.3.5:Public Input
  • 2.8.4:Eco & Adventure Tourism Guide
• 2.9:

  Map & General Info

• 2.10:

  Other Boards and Programs

  • 2.10.1:Hospital Board
    • 2.10.1.1:What We Do
    • 2.10.1.2:Minutes/Agenda
    • 2.10.1.3:Related Links
  • 2.10.2:Okanagan Basin Water Board
  • 2.10.3:Okanagan Regional Library Board
  • 2.10.4:Rails to Trails & Parks Committee
  • 2.10.5:Sterile Insect Release Program
• 2.11:

  Board Correspondence

• 2.12:

  Regional Bylaws

• 2.13:

  Regional District Documents

  • 2.13.1:Annual Report
  • 2.13.2:Citizen's Survey
  • 2.13.3:Strategic Directions
• 2.14:

  Related Links

  • 2.14.1:Regional District Area
  • 2.14.2:Government of Canada & Other Government and Related Agencies
  • 2.14.3:Education
  • 2.14.4:HealthLinkBC
  • 2.14.5:Services
  • 2.14.6:Transportation
    • 2.14.6.1:Hwy 97 Construction
  • 2.14.7:Publications

Departments

• 3.1:

  Summary

• 3.2:

  Community Services

  • 3.2.1:What We Do
  • 3.2.2:Burning Permit
    • 3.2.2.1:Burning Permit Application - Form
    • 3.2.2.2:Burning Permit Search
  • 3.2.3:Bylaw Enforcement
    • 3.2.3.1:Animal Control
      • 3.2.3.1.1:Dog Licenses
    • 3.2.3.2:Noise Control
    • 3.2.3.3:Untidy and Unsightly Premises
  • 3.2.4:Economic Development
  • 3.2.5:Emergency/Protective Services
    • 3.2.5.1:What We Do
    • 3.2.5.2:911
    • 3.2.5.3:Communications
    • 3.2.5.4:Community Wildfire Protection Plan
    • 3.2.5.5:Emergency Management
    • 3.2.5.6:Emergency Social Services
    • 3.2.5.7:Fire Services
      • 3.2.5.7.1:Anarchist Mountain Volunteer FD
      • 3.2.5.7.2:Kaleden Volunteer FD
      • 3.2.5.7.3:Keremeos & District Volunteer FD
      • 3.2.5.7.4:Naramata Volunteer FD
      • 3.2.5.7.5:OK Falls Volunteer FD
      • 3.2.5.7.6:Tulameen & District Volunteer FD
      • 3.2.5.7.7:Willowbrook Volunteer FD
      • 3.2.5.7.8:Proposed Fire Departments
      • 3.2.5.7.9:Fireworks Bylaw
    • 3.2.5.8:Legislation
    • 3.2.5.9:Links
    • 3.2.5.10:Search and Rescue
  • 3.2.6:Kenny McLean Tribute
    • 3.2.6.1:Roy Henry Vickers - WARPAINT
  • 3.2.7:Parks & Recreation Commissions
    • 3.2.7.1:Electoral Area B Kobau Parks & Recreation Commission
    • 3.2.7.2:Electoral Area E Naramata Parks & Recreation Commission
    • 3.2.7.3:Electoral Area F Westbench Parks & Recreation Commission
    • 3.2.7.4:Kaleden Parks & Recreation Commission
    • 3.2.7.5:OK Falls Parks & Recreation Commission
    • 3.2.7.6:Oliver Parks & Recreation Society
    • 3.2.7.7:Princeton Arena
    • 3.2.7.8:Similkameen Parks & Recreation Commission
    • 3.2.7.9:Sun Bowl Arena
    • 3.2.7.10:Woodlie Park Committee
  • 3.2.8:Regional Parks
    • 3.2.8.1:Kaleden Hotel Park
    • 3.2.8.2:Kenyon Park
    • 3.2.8.3:Lions Park
    • 3.2.8.4:Manitou Park
    • 3.2.8.5:McIntyre Canyon Park
    • 3.2.8.6:Naramata Wharf Park
    • 3.2.8.7:Osoyoos Lake Park
    • 3.2.8.8:Rock Ovens Park
  • 3.2.9:Regional Trails
    • 3.2.9.1:Trail Inventory
    • 3.2.9.2:Trail Search
    • 3.2.9.3:Interactive Maps
    • 3.2.9.4:Comments
    • 3.2.9.5:Additional Resources
    • 3.2.9.6:Compliments
    • 3.2.9.7:Oliver & Area Trails
    • 3.2.9.8:Similkameen Trails
    • 3.2.9.9:Trails & Tourism Links
      • 3.2.9.9.1:Accommodations
      • 3.2.9.9.2:Naturalists-Birders
      • 3.2.9.9.3:Recreation
      • 3.2.9.9.4:Senior Centres
      • 3.2.9.9.5:Wineries
      • 3.2.9.9.6:Tourism
      • 3.2.9.9.7:Trail Society
  • 3.2.10:Transit
  • 3.2.11:How To Reach Us
• 3.3:

  Development Services

  • 3.3.1:How to Contact Us
  • 3.3.2:Building Inspection
    • 3.3.2.1:What We Do
    • 3.3.2.2:FAQ
    • 3.3.2.3:Forms & Sample Documents
    • 3.3.2.4:Information Notices & Links
    • 3.3.2.5:Other Contacts
    • 3.3.2.6:Properties Affected
    • 3.3.2.7:Statistics
    • 3.3.2.8:To Call for an Inspection
    • 3.3.2.9:To Obtain a Building Permit
  • 3.3.3:Planning
    • 3.3.3.1:What We Do
    • 3.3.3.2:APC Minutes
    • 3.3.3.3:Application Form
    • 3.3.3.4:Application Types
      • 3.3.3.4.1:Bylaw Amendment Process
      • 3.3.3.4.2:Development Permit Application Process
      • 3.3.3.4.3:Variance Permit Application Process
      • 3.3.3.4.4:Temporary Industrial and Commercial Permit Application Process
    • 3.3.3.5:Climate Action Plan
    • 3.3.3.6:Development Applications
    • 3.3.3.7:Environmental Planning
    • 3.3.3.8:Key Map
    • 3.3.3.9:Land Use Plans
    • 3.3.3.10:Land Use Bylaws
    • 3.3.3.11:Land Use Bylaw Repeal & Re-enactment Process
    • 3.3.3.12:Projects
      • 3.3.3.12.1:Community Planning - Rural Princeton Bylaw Review
      • 3.3.3.12.2:Skaha Lake Shoreline Study
      • 3.3.3.12.3:Heritage Sites
      • 3.3.3.12.4:Agricultural Area Plan - Area C
      • 3.3.3.12.5:Agricultural Area Plan - Area A
      • 3.3.3.12.6:Sustainable Similkameen Project
        • 3.3.3.12.6.1:SSP Feedback Page
  • 3.3.4:Regional Growth Strategy
    • 3.3.4.1:What We Do
    • 3.3.4.2:What is a RGS?
    • 3.3.4.3:RGS Development
    • 3.3.4.4:RGS Monitoring
    • 3.3.4.5:Additional Resources
• 3.4:

  Engineering and Public Works

  • 3.4.1:Testalinden Creek Mudslide
  • 3.4.2:What We Do
    • 3.4.2.1:How to Reach Us
  • 3.4.3:Air Quality/Climate Change
    • 3.4.3.1:What We Do
    • 3.4.3.2:Bike to Work Week
    • 3.4.3.3:Climate Change
    • 3.4.3.4:Engine Emissions
    • 3.4.3.5:Venting Index
    • 3.4.3.6:Wood Heating
    • 3.4.3.7:Air Quality Links
    • 3.4.3.8:Photos
  • 3.4.4:Invasive Plant Program
    • 3.4.4.1:Weed of the Week
  • 3.4.5:Pest Control
    • 3.4.5.1:Mosquito Control
    • 3.4.5.2:Pine Beetle Information
    • 3.4.5.3:Tree Fruit Pest Control
    • 3.4.5.4:West Nile
  • 3.4.6:Sewers
    • 3.4.6.1:Okanagan Falls
    • 3.4.6.2:Northwest Osoyoos
  • 3.4.7:Solid Waste
    • 3.4.7.1:What We Do
    • 3.4.7.2:Bear Aware
    • 3.4.7.3:Compost Bin Sale
    • 3.4.7.4:Composting and Natural Yard Care
    • 3.4.7.5:Curbside Garbage & Recycling
      • 3.4.7.5.1:Program Information
      • 3.4.7.5.2:FAQs
    • 3.4.7.6:Environmental Education Programs
      • 3.4.7.6.1:Environmental Mind Grind Pledge Form
    • 3.4.7.7:Household Hazardous Waste
    • 3.4.7.8:Illegal Dumping
    • 3.4.7.9:Landfills
      • 3.4.7.9.1:Campbell Mountain
      • 3.4.7.9.2:Keremeos
      • 3.4.7.9.3:Okanagan Falls
      • 3.4.7.9.4:Oliver
      • 3.4.7.9.5:Other Landfills
      • 3.4.7.9.6:Tips to Reduce Waste
      • 3.4.7.9.7:Where can I recycle?
        • 3.4.7.9.7.1:Residential Yard Waste
        • 3.4.7.9.7.2:Wood
        • 3.4.7.9.7.3:Tires
        • 3.4.7.9.7.4:Propane Tanks
        • 3.4.7.9.7.5:Household Plastics
        • 3.4.7.9.7.6:Agricultural Plastics Recycling Pilot
        • 3.4.7.9.7.7:Mattresses and Boxsprings
        • 3.4.7.9.7.8:Gypsum Wallboard / Drywall
        • 3.4.7.9.7.9:Fluorescent Lights
        • 3.4.7.9.7.10:Concrete, Masonry, Asphalt, Asphalt Shingles, and Porcelain Toilets
        • 3.4.7.9.7.11:Metals
        • 3.4.7.9.7.12:Agricultural Organics
    • 3.4.7.10:Master Composter / Recycler
    • 3.4.7.11:Recycling
    • 3.4.7.12:Solid Waste Management Plan
    • 3.4.7.13:Yard & Wood Waste Drop Off Program
  • 3.4.8:Street Lights
  • 3.4.9:Subdivision
  • 3.4.10:Water Systems
    • 3.4.10.1:Apex Circle
    • 3.4.10.2:Faulder
      • 3.4.10.2.1:Faulder Water Quality Information
      • 3.4.10.2.2:Engineering Studies
    • 3.4.10.3:Naramata
    • 3.4.10.4:Sage Mesa
    • 3.4.10.5:Olalla
    • 3.4.10.6:Regional Water Studies
      • 3.4.10.6.1:Osoyoos Water System
      • 3.4.10.6.2:Potential Tulameen Water System
      • 3.4.10.6.3:West Bench Irrigation Improvement Study
    • 3.4.10.7:Water Quality
      • 3.4.10.7.1:Cross Connections
      • 3.4.10.7.2:Water Quality Definitions
        • 3.4.10.7.2.1:Chlorine Residual
        • 3.4.10.7.2.2:Turbidity
        • 3.4.10.7.2.3:Coliforms
        • 3.4.10.7.2.4:Cryptosporidium and Giardia
      • 3.4.10.7.3:Water Quality Reports
    • 3.4.10.8:Water Conservation
    • 3.4.10.9:Water Restrictions
    • 3.4.10.10:Water Newsletters
    • 3.4.10.11:E-mail Boil Water Advisory
    • 3.4.10.12:Links
• 3.5:

  Finance

  • 3.5.1:What We Do
  • 3.5.2:Budget and Financial Statements
  • 3.5.3:Cemetery
  • 3.5.4:Community Grant in Aid
  • 3.5.5:How to Pay Your Invoice
    • 3.5.5.1:Refund and Returns
  • 3.5.6:Information, Rates & Forms
  • 3.5.7:How to Reach Us
• 3.6:

  Human Resources

  • 3.6.1:What We Do
  • 3.6.2:Careers
  • 3.6.3:Employment Opportunities
• 3.7:

  Information Services

  • 3.7.1:What We Do
  • 3.7.2:Mapping
  • 3.7.3:Who We Are
  • 3.7.4:Awards and Recognition
• 3.8:

  Office of the CAO

  • 3.8.1:What We Do
  • 3.8.2:How to Reach Us
  • 3.8.3:Special Events
  • 3.8.4:Strategic Directions
  • 3.8.5:Bylaws

News & Events

• 4.1:

  RDOS News

  • 4.1.1:Hot Topics
  • 4.1.2:Press Releases
  • 4.1.3:Electoral Area News
    • 4.1.3.1:Area A - Rural Osoyoos
    • 4.1.3.2:Area B - Cawston
      • 4.1.3.2.1:Roots In Cawston
      • 4.1.3.2.2:Resident Survey
    • 4.1.3.3:Area C - Rural Oliver
    • 4.1.3.4:Area D - OK Falls
    • 4.1.3.5:Area E - Naramata
    • 4.1.3.6:Area F - Rural Summerland, Red Wing and West Bench Area
    • 4.1.3.7:Area G - Rural Keremeos
    • 4.1.3.8:Area H - Rural Princeton
  • 4.1.4:Tenders and RFPs
  • 4.1.5:Archive
    • 4.1.5.1:Press Release Archive
  • 4.1.6:Current Weather
• 4.2:

  Alternative Approval Process - AAP

• 4.3:

  Election

  • 4.3.1:Election - November 15, 2008
    • 4.3.1.1:Nomination Package
    • 4.3.1.2:2008 Elections Results
  • 4.3.2:Olalla By-Election - February 13, 2010
• 4.4:

  Employment Opportunities

• 4.5:

  Event Calendar

• 4.6:

  Referendum

  • 4.6.1:Apex Mountain Fire Protection

Helpful Links

• 5.1:

  Site Map

• 5.2:

  Services

• 5.3:

  Contact Us

• 5.4:

  Disclaimer

• 5.5:

  Privacy Statement

• 5.6:

  Terms and Conditions

• 5.7:

  Site Search

Media

• 6.1:

  Photo Album

  • 6.1.1:2008 Photo Contest Results
  • 6.1.2:2008 Photo Contest Entries
  • 6.1.3:2004 Photo Contest Results
  • 6.1.4:Photos
• 6.2:

  Kids' Corner

  • 6.2.1:Word Search
  • 6.2.2:Colouring Book