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A commentary by a former cabinet minister in Alberta. He lives in Oak Bay. In the July 30 commentary “Ward system is best for school boards — but be careful,” Ian Cameron’s distinction between a (school) trustee perceiving the role as either “trustee” or “delegate” was new to me, and it certainly caused me to think. Decision-making in a democracy with representative government offers limitless opportunities for imagination and reflection. Different perspectives are helpful.
A commentary by a former cabinet minister in Alberta. He lives in Oak Bay. Trevor Hancock’s recent column on amalgamation makes some important points, but the context of amalgamation needs some elaboration. Local government, including Greater Victoria, exists and is shaped by provincial legislation, including governance, mandate, access to resources and more. The province’s municipal government legislation is outmoded, indiscriminate, and patronizing.
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