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Municipality trims total number of Advisory Committees ALEX KURIAL Editor
WELL SUITED FOR THE JOB Students from Bowen Island Community School were geared up and ready to answer the call following a trip to the local Fire Hall as part of a career exploration session at the end of last month. Victoria van Schouwen (second from left) and her Grade 6/7 class were guided on the tour by Bowen firefighters as they explored everything the hall had to offer, and learned about the many different situations and scenarios the Fire Department faces every day too. Turn over to Page 8 for more photos from the visit, featuring some potential future members of the force. / Alex Kurial photo
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The municipality announced the dissolution of several advisory committees on Tuesday. Citing the desire for a more efficient system of governing, nine committees will be eliminated under the restructuring while two will be combined into a new committee. Work carried out by these former committees will be redistributed to council, staff, or partner organizations. The total number of advisory committees remaining will be 10. “Over the past 25 years since incorporation, Bowen Island’s success has been built on collaboration,” said Mayor Andrew Leonard in a press release. “Our advisory committees have played a vital role in shaping policies, master plans, and programs that guide our community’s development. With strong frameworks now in place, we are confident in our ability to implement these initiatives and continue building a sustainable future.”
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