Vancouver Island Village Seeks Court Intervention
The Village of Sayward has taken an extraordinary step by filing a petition in the Supreme Court of British Columbia to reduce its village council quorum from three councillors to two.
This is a step in the right direction to restore order, civility, and professionalism to the village
The village aims to facilitate effective execution of council duties and responsibilities under the Community Charter, specifically sections 115, 4, 7, 114, 115, and 117.
The petition, filed in the Victoria Registry on October 15, seeks to grant the village and council authority to control their processes and fulfill responsibilities.
Author's summary: Vancouver Island village seeks court help.