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.

As part of the public consultation process there are four public meetings scheduled for October and November as follows:

Oct 24             Kerry Park Denis McLean Room – 7 p.m.

Oct 26             Cowichan Lake Curling Lounge – 6 p.m.

Nov 7               Island Savings Centre Somenos Room – 7 p.m.

Nov 14             Ladysmith Eagles Hall – 7 p.m.

Also in October and November, Committees and Commissions will be holding 2018 Budget meetings. The schedule for these meetings are as follows:*

Oct 16             Shawnigan Lake Recreation Commission

Oct 24             Kerry Park Recreation Commission

Oct 25             Regional Services Committee

Oct 26             Cowichan Lake Recreation Commission

Nov 1               Electoral Area Services Committee

Nov 8               Transit Committee

Nov 9               Island Savings Commission

Nov 30,

Dec 1, 4 & 5    Corporate Services Committee

*Please check the CVRD website for the meeting times and agenda details.