Yesterday - the Cariboo Regional District held a Committee of the Whole meeting in Williams Lake and while many subjects were discussed, some interesting topics for discussion included:
a) 3 Hour review of the proposed Directors' Renumeration Policy by Area 'L' Director Bruce Rattray - after an exhaustive discussion, the Board made decisions around what should be in or out of the proposed Policy and the new Policy will come forward for a formal decision in October
b) By a 11-2 vote - the CRD Board agreed to adopt a new Code of Conduct and Ethics (Code). But prior to adoption - both Area 'B' Director Roberta Faust and Area 'D' Director Deb Bischoff expressed their strong reservation and opposition to this initiative. In fact - Director Bischoff stated that she would refuse to sign it. That is when Area 'L' Director Bruce Rattray clarified that signing it indicated that you received a copy of the Code and understood its' contents and no real legal basis (ie: the Code, itself, is not a contract). Meanwhile - Director Faust suggested that adoption of the Code would somehow take away the power of the electorate. CRD Chair Al Richmond stepped in and reminded her that this was a "workplace policy" and it was to ensure a healthy workplace - both for CRD Staff and Directors - and explained, in his own experience, a well crafted "workplace policy" leads to a healthy place to come and work. Director Faust attempted to defer further consideration until she could hear from her constituents, however she could not draw a seconder.
Editor's Note - I'm glad the majority of the CRD Board yesterday drew courage to adopt the Code and I think that other local governments will look at this and say "Better to get ahead of the curve" then to deal with the consequences of a "toxic workplace"
c) The Board has adopted a new Election Communications Policy but the CRD CAO (J. Bell) add to the proposed Policy that "but where authorized by Board Policy" as it is routine at this time of year to hand out "Grants for Assistance" cheques, where CRD Policy states that a photo-op be provided. All in all - the policy was the right one for the Board to pass
d) The Board passed the following policy (Non-Partisan Procedure for Elections):
That all CRD services and their volunteer members be non-partisan and that neither the volunteer members of the service nor any person(s), whether a current incumbent or a new candidate, use the service, its membership or its influence within the community for the purpose of promoting the candidacy of any person or party seeking public office or preferment. Volunteers are private citizens and may support their candidate or party as a private citizen, but not while displaying any logo, uniform or insignia belonging to a CRD service.”
I'm glad to see this as I've heard of issues in CRD Areas 'B' and 'D' with their elections in 2008
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
CRD''s Deputy CAO receives "Top in Technology" Award
From the Cariboo Regional District:
Editor's Note - I wish to pass along my personal congrats to Rick Hodgson for winning this award in honour of his public service. He is a great public servant and I look forward to his continued service to the people of the Cariboo-Chilcotin
In a presentation ceremony held today, Mr. Rick Hodgson, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of the Cariboo Regional District was awarded with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) Association’s “Top in Technology” award.
“We were pleased to learn that Mr. Hodgson earned the Top In Technology Award,” stated Janis Bell, Chief Administrative Officer. “We are very proud of our staff and the accomplishments and acknowledgments we receive about them. It is also nice to see Mr. Hodgson recognized by his peers for his years of dedicated service to the public sector.”
In 2007, Rick Hodgson was named to the position of Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. Previously, he was CRD’s Chief Building Inspector since 1988 after spending time with the City of Kamloops as an Engineering Technician, and Building Inspector/Plans Examiner. Hodgson earned ASTTBC’s Certified Technician’s (CTech) designation in 2004 and in 2007 was the first Building Official in British Columbia to achieve National level certification through the Alliance of Building Officials Associations.
The purpose of the award is to recognize an ASTTBC member who represents a model technology professional. The award is presented annually to an ASTTBC member who has demonstrated qualifications consistent with the high expectations of a BC professional committed to serving the public and acting as a role model to other British Columbians.
“Rick Hodgson has an enviable record of service to BC spanning about thirty years,” stated John Leech, Executive Director of ASTTBC. “At every step of his career Rick has taken on increasingly challenging positions, and given volunteer service to several professional associations. This glowing record brought Rick to the attention of our nominating committee. He’s been a model representative in this community of our 10,000 members. We’re honoured to recognize and celebrate his ongoing professional leadership as an ASTTBC Certified Technician.”
About ASTTBC
ASTTBC was established in 1958 by technicians and technologists in the fields of engineering and architecture. Since then, the Association has grown to include to sixteen disciplines and nine special certifications in the broad field of applied science. The goal of the association is to maintain, improve and increase the knowledge, ability and competence of technologists and technicians; to regulate the standards of training and practice of, and for, its members, and to protect the interests of the public.
Editor's Note - I wish to pass along my personal congrats to Rick Hodgson for winning this award in honour of his public service. He is a great public servant and I look forward to his continued service to the people of the Cariboo-Chilcotin
In a presentation ceremony held today, Mr. Rick Hodgson, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of the Cariboo Regional District was awarded with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) Association’s “Top in Technology” award.
“We were pleased to learn that Mr. Hodgson earned the Top In Technology Award,” stated Janis Bell, Chief Administrative Officer. “We are very proud of our staff and the accomplishments and acknowledgments we receive about them. It is also nice to see Mr. Hodgson recognized by his peers for his years of dedicated service to the public sector.”
In 2007, Rick Hodgson was named to the position of Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. Previously, he was CRD’s Chief Building Inspector since 1988 after spending time with the City of Kamloops as an Engineering Technician, and Building Inspector/Plans Examiner. Hodgson earned ASTTBC’s Certified Technician’s (CTech) designation in 2004 and in 2007 was the first Building Official in British Columbia to achieve National level certification through the Alliance of Building Officials Associations.
The purpose of the award is to recognize an ASTTBC member who represents a model technology professional. The award is presented annually to an ASTTBC member who has demonstrated qualifications consistent with the high expectations of a BC professional committed to serving the public and acting as a role model to other British Columbians.
“Rick Hodgson has an enviable record of service to BC spanning about thirty years,” stated John Leech, Executive Director of ASTTBC. “At every step of his career Rick has taken on increasingly challenging positions, and given volunteer service to several professional associations. This glowing record brought Rick to the attention of our nominating committee. He’s been a model representative in this community of our 10,000 members. We’re honoured to recognize and celebrate his ongoing professional leadership as an ASTTBC Certified Technician.”
About ASTTBC
ASTTBC was established in 1958 by technicians and technologists in the fields of engineering and architecture. Since then, the Association has grown to include to sixteen disciplines and nine special certifications in the broad field of applied science. The goal of the association is to maintain, improve and increase the knowledge, ability and competence of technologists and technicians; to regulate the standards of training and practice of, and for, its members, and to protect the interests of the public.
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