Vision Statement
We will be the national benchmark for the delivery of local government legislative services.
Mission Statement
We are committed to providing legislative services to the public, the Regional Board and staff in an effective, innovative, and accurate manner.
More Information
Under the policies and directives of the Board of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS), the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District (OSRHD) and the Chief Administrative Officer, the Department provides legislative and administrative services and support to the Boards, their committees, other departments and the public by:
- Production and distribution of RDOS & OSRHD Board and Committee agendas and schedule of meetings;
- Ensuring accurate recording of the proceedings of the Boards and their Committees, and the timely preservation and communication of all official minutes of Board business;
- Conveying and interpreting decisions of the Board for action or information;
- Processing and certifying RDOS & OSRHD bylaws;
- Maintains custody of official records and reference material;
- Oversees administration of animal control, noise control, weed control bylaws, as well as Regional Parks;
- Conducting democratic elections and referenda;
- Establishment of various infrastructure and community services such as recreation, sewer or water systems;
- Providing reception/information services for the public and secretarial services for Board Members.