Fraser Valley Regional Library Board Response
Public Library Legislation SECOND DRAFT
A White Paper for Public Review -6- May 11, 1993

(3) The Board proposes that this section be uniform with other parts of the Act and
include the words:

"On receiving a report from the libra. y board ...."

. MEETINGS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD

The Board supports these proposals.

REPLACEMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS

The rationale for this change throughout the review process has been that regional
districts are more appropriate representatives than school districts for rural residents
due to arms length taxation Ev schoo! districts. This prime concern is not addressed
by this proposal as tax monies from rural residents would continue to be paid by the
Surveyor of Taxes.

Without this rationale and considering the important role played by school districts, the
Board cannot support this proposed change.

IF A NEW MUNICIPALITY IS FORMED

The Board supports this proposal.

. HOW POPULATION IS DETERMINED
While the Board can support this provision, it needs assurances that the population

figures from the Ministry will be timely, accurate and consistent. They must be subject
to annual adjustment.

VOTING ON EXPENDITURES
(1) There is a conflict in the wording of (a) and (b) which must be clarified.

The Board supports this proposal.

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