In a shocking turn of events, the entire Council of Summerland could be disqualified from office after admitting that they all (Mayor and Councillors') accepted anonymous donations of over $50, prohibited by the Local Government Act.
More on this story from News 1130:
SUMMERLAND (NEWS1130) - Who is running Summerland? The Vancouver Sun reports all six councillors and Mayor Janice Perrino have admitted in campaign finance disclosure statements that they took anonymous donations during the last municipal election. That's illegal if it's more than $50.
The penalty? Disqualification from office. The problem is, no one is in charge of enforcing the law and firing the the mayor and councillors.
Update: The Vancouver Sun has more on this story here
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