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Thank you for visiting FAQ. We know you might have questions, and we hope this section offers helpful starting points. Below, you'll find answers to some of the most common inquiries we receive. These responses are meant to provide general guidance only. For more detailed or official information, please refer to other areas of the website such as Bylaws, Meeting Minutes, or Policies.

 

This page will continue to be updated as needed to reflect current information and the Board’s collective understanding. We appreciate your patience as we work together to ensure clear and accurate communication.  Feel free to contact us at corporateofficer@gabriolafire.ca for more information.

 

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How much money can I save on my home insurance because of GVFD Accreditation?  

Up to $500 annually depending on a few factors.  Please go HERE and HERE for more information. ​

 

Is there an Election Policy? 

Yes. You can find the Updated Policy 29-04  here.

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Are the minutes of the public meetings posted?

Agendas, minutes, agenda packages and full videos of public meetings, etc. which are located on the calendar can be found HERE.  Minutes are published approximately one month behind the actual meeting date, as those minutes have to be approved at the beginning of the next scheduled Board meeting. 

 

NOTE: The AGM Minutes cannot be posted to the website until they are approved. Approval for the current year AGM minutes will occur at the next AGM in the following year.

 

 

What are some important aspects of the role of Trustee?  

There are many aspects of the role of a Trustee. A community-minded Trustee puts the well-being and safety of our community first, while focusing on governance. This involves focusing on the long-term resilience and service quality of the fire hall, listening to community concerns and balancing diverse needs and working collaboratively, even when it means personal compromise.

Trustees provide for the needs of the firefighters ongoing training as provincial mandates change, provide updated equipment as required and mandated, looking ahead at large replacement items required by insurance and provincial regulations, along with upkeep and maintenance costs of equipment and buildings.  Trustees aim to work to not only bring passion to this position, but also perspective.​​

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Who has become Corporate Officer?

We are in the process of transitioning towards hiring a permanent CO.  

 

 

What is the boards policy on how and when elections are held? 

According to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, as of July 21, 2021, AGM’s, (which includes our election), are to be held once per calendar year. Changed from every 12 months. (LGAs, 690(1)).

 

When, by why and by whom, was the decision made to oppose the unionization efforts of FD members?

There never was opposition by the Board and there is currently no opposition of having a Union.  The first official notification the Board had regarding the union was an email from the Chief.  The second notification was an email from from the LRB board to the Chair to attend a meeting on Zoom to ratify the vote.  The lawyer asked at that meeting for three positions to be exempt.

 

 

What is the policy of board to responding to correspondence.

When correspondence (such as letters and/or documents) are received, the correspondence is sent to the Communications Committee. The correspondence is categorized and discussed with the Corporate Officer as it can fall into several categories. In the short term, the CO is acknowledges the incoming correspondence promptly, then sends the correspondence to Committee Chairs and/or the Board for further review.  The Board, specific Committee Chairs, etc. then address relevant issues from that correspondence that needs more time or are part of ongoing efforts by the Board.

 

 

How much is Rogers paying monthly on the lease that started May 2024?

The Rogers lease has NOT been activated.

 

Where are can I find "Routinely Available Records"?

It's a work in progress. Once specifics are clarified through committee(s) and the Board, we will continue to add "Routinely Available Records" to the website as per compliance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act [RSBC 1996] CHAPTER 165, (the "Act") and Section 70 of the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) which requires public bodies to proactively release certain records, like bylaws, policies, audited financial statements, and more. The link below on the Trustee site will be a central location for accessing routinely available records, which of course can also be found on other parts of the site in their respective sections.  The page can be found HERE. ​​

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More questions/document links will be added over time...