<<< More News >>>     Public information meeting: ALC Application File #52711 North Enderby Timber Ltd.(0928153 BC Ltd.) Application information divided into four parts due to size: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4   CHANGING THE WAY WE DO BUSINESS: AN UPDATE ON THE TRANSITION OF THE AGRICULTURAL LAND COMMISSION August 23, 2012 Message from the Chair of the Agricultural Land Commission ALC Chair, Richard Bullock issued a report laying out a strategic vision for the ALC on November 26, 2010. In September 2010, the Auditor General of British Columbia produced a report that examined the ALC and made 9 recommendations. In November 2011, government announced measures to improve the operations of the ALC. The ALC has had time to reflect on the reports prepared by the Auditor General and Mr. Bullock, and to consider the legislative changes passed in November 2011, to allow the ALC to better manage parts of our workload. The attached document outlines the changes the ALC has decided to make in order to better achieve its mandate.   ALC Annual Report 2011/12 The Commission presents its Annual Report for fiscal year 2011/12. The document reflects the work of the Commission and includes general background information, statistics, compliance and enforcement information and policy and planning exercises.   Recent Amendments to the Agricultural Land Commission Act - BILL 19-2011 MISCELLANEOUS STATUTES AMENDMENT ACT (No. 3),2011   Review of the Agricultural Land Commission Moving Forward: A Strategic Vision of the Agricultural Land Commission for Future Generations Nov 26, 2010 Submitted By: Richard Bullock, Chair Provincial Agricultural Land Commission   Agricultural Land Commission Business Plan 2011/12: The Commission presents its Business Plan for fiscal year 2011/12. This document sets out the ALC's goals and objectives for the coming year. Community Planning Guidelines are written for local governments preparing new and updated plans and bylaws affecting lands in the ALR. Delegation to Local Government Powers for local governments to make decisions on subdivisions and non-farm land use applications. [ Information Kit ] Soil Removal and Fill Placement in the Agricultural Land Reserve are designated as non-farm uses requiring an application in the Act. The Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation establishes an entirely new results-based process and also provides for certain exemptions. [ Surrey leads the way to stop illegal fill dumping ]

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