Title
Motion with Notice: Regional Model for Agricultural Input (Director Riddell)
Recommendation
WHEREAS the Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission (PAAC) provides advice on agricultural matters affecting multiple municipalities
AND WHEREAS agricultural issues and PAAC’s work are regional in nature and align with the Capital Regional District’s growing role in this area;
AND WHEREAS municipalities benefit from regional coordination where multiple local governments are involved;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The CRD consider establishing a regional agricultural advisory committee;
2. The CRD consider assuming administrative responsibility for an AAC or a successor model; and
3. Staff report back to the Planning & Protective Services on options for a regional or sub-regional governance and administrative framework.
(NWA)