With the decision by Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District trustee John Wakefield to not seek another term — and with just one nomination received, that of current trustee Robin Williams — there will likely be a vacant seat remaining so by the end of business at the district’s annual general meeting (AGM) Monday, April 14.
Williams stands elected by acclamation for a three-year term of office which will begin at the end of that meeting; returning officer Anthony Kennedy sent notice one additional trustee position is to be filled through a nomination and election process at a later time, although the board has not yet announced a date.
But fire district policy wonks will still have plenty to occupy them Monday night, including audited financial statements and annual reports from Fire Chief Jamie Holmes, board chair Rollie Cook, the Salt Spring Island Firefighters Association and the district’s standing committees — as well as the annual call for a motion from the public to adjust (or leave alone) trustees’ remuneration for the year, currently $330 per month for trustees and $385 for the chair.
The AGM, the fire district’s 65th, starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Ganges Fire Hall training room.