The 2018 Draft Annual Budget has been prepared by Cowichan Valley Regional District staff based on direction received by the Board. During October, November and December 2017 individual Committee and Commission meetings will take place where the budgets will be debated. Should any amendments be required after Committee or Commission meetings a schedule will be published reflecting these amendments to date. It is anticipated that the 2018 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw will be adopted early January 2018.