Squamish and Whistler each have more representation on the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District as of this month.
Each municipality has one extra vote on the SLRD during “weighted all votes.”
In addition, Whistler Coun. Jen Ford has joined the regional district board, becoming the second director representing that community.
The changes result from census numbers showing population growth in those two municipalities. Increased population warrants more representation on the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District board.
Weighted all votes are invoked under four circumstances:
(a) authorizing persons to enter into contracts on behalf of the regional district;
(b) authorizing the acquisition, expropriation or disposal of real property;
(c) adopting the financial plan under section 374 [annual financial plan];
(d) authorizing borrowing and liabilities under Division 6 [Expenditures and Liabilities] of Part 11 [Regional Districts: Financial Management] of the Local Government Act.
In these cases, effective this month, Squamish would have 10 votes, divided by its two directors.
Mayor Patricia Heintzman and Coun. Doug Race, who represent Squamish on the regional board, would both have five votes each.
Under the changes, there will be a total of six votes for Whistler, divided by the two directors on the regional board.
As a result, regional district chair Jack Crompton and Jen Ford will have three votes each in the case of a weighted all vote.
