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View available pdf documents on the Village of Lions Bay municipal website to better understand The Village of Lions Bay's successes and challenges.
If we move aside the personal conflicts, the drama and the misinformation,
the absolute function of your municipal council is to direct village employees on how to best spend your tax dollars so that all the services you need- work for you. It is that simple.
Lions Bay Municipal responsibility may vary slightly depending on the geographic location in our country.
ie: Lions Bay does not share the same water source as the Village of Anmore. Their water is from Metro Vancouver through Port Moody and Coquitlam. Lions Bay's water comes directly from local aquifers filled by our annual mountain snowmelt and seasonal precipitation.
Whether you have clean drinking and clear bath water has everything to do with our municipality protecting our water supply. Therefore a function of Lions Bay's municipal responsibilities and part of your tax dollars at work.
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What are they and why do we have them?
As matters are raised, Council may be required to close a Council meeting to the public. The rules for these In- Camera meetings are found in section 90 of the Community Charter and deal with confidential topics related primarily to personnel, property transactions, or legal issues.
Only matters listed in section 90 may or must be discussed in a closed meeting, and they are treated in this manner primarily to protect individual privacy or to safeguard the interests of the Municipality from the premature release of information which could compromise the Municipality.
ref: Lionsbay.ca
One of the most important reports in our municipality. Think of it like your tax return.
The Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) is a Public Account report prepared in compliance with the Financial Information Act, Statutes of British Columbia, Canada.
It contains a statement of assets and liabilities, the operational statement, a schedule of debts and a schedule of guarantee and indemnity agreements our village holds. It also has a schedule showing remuneration and contains expenses paid to or on behalf of employees and lastly a schedule showing payments for suppliers of goods or services.
ref: Gov.bc.ca
Local /municipal governments apply for funding from either the Prov. and/or Fed. Government and/or other communities that are fund sources with specific conditions allocated to the grant. Grants are awarded based on a variety of considerations.
Conditional grants are for a very specific municipal purpose in mind. The application process, supporting documentation, records and assessments as part of this application are extensive and may cost a Municipality to write and apply for them. A conditional grant can only be used for the specific need it was applied for.
Unconditional grants may be used for a variety of purposes. All grants have a deadline to which it must be used.
ref: Civicinfo.bc.ca
Municipal committees are groups of volunteer citizens often with skills, experiences or a professional background akin to the focus of a committee. All municipalities use committee engagement to help solve problems.
Members are chosen from a group of willing resident volunteers and a Terms of Reference (ToR) is established to maintain group focus and direction.
Not all committees are created equal
Standing Committee: formed by the Mayor for matters the Mayor deems better addressed by committee. [Section 141 of our Community Charter ] requires 50% of the committee be Council members.
Select Committee: formed by resolution of the Council [under section 142 of the Community Charter] to research, consider or inquire into any matter and to report findings/opinions to Council. One member of a Select Committee must be a Council member.
Committee Bylaw: created by Council passing a bylaw which creates and provides a Terms of Reference for their powers and responsibilities. Their function is often to advise and inform Council with the intent to provide advice or recommendations on a particular subject matter.
ref: gov.bc.ca
Municipal Financials 101
ANNUAL Financial Statements
Annual statements that offer a comprehensive view of our municipality's financial health, including our assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and cash flow.
All financials are to be Audited and submitted to the Province within six months of the end of a fiscal year.
Submission deadline:
These statements must be submitted to the Inspector of Municipalities by May 15th of the following year.
All Financial statements and annual reports must be presented at a public meeting prior to June 29
each year and made available for public inspection at least 14 days prior to that meeting.
Statement of Financial Information
(SOFI):The SOFI is a report that includes the audited financial statements and other information, and is available for public viewing by June 30 each year.
ref: gov.bc.ca
Municipal capital projects involve significant investments in long-term assets,. ie: infrastructure, buildings, equipment, land acquisition, and community facilities.
Infrastructure:
These projects focus on the systems that support a community, such as roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, and transportation infrastructure. (road resurfacing, sewer line upgrades, bridge repairs etc.
Buildings:
Includes construction, renovation, or expansion of municipal buildings and facilities. (municipal office/hall renovations)
Equipment:
Decisions to purchase large or specialized equipment that is essential for municipal operations, such as vehicles, machinery, and technology. (snowplows, or equipment for public works)
Community Facilities:
These projects focus on creating or improving spaces for residents to gather, recreate, and engage in community activities.
(Beach Park, playgrounds, memorial gardens, recreational areas)
Land Acquisitions:
This involves the purchase of land for future development or specific municipal purposes. (Acquiring land for a new park, a public building, or a future infrastructure project)
ref: gov.bc.ca
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