The Westerly News reports that Bob Schantz has been appointed to the position of Manager of Public Works and Building Inspection.This will be a permanent,full time position.Best wishes to Bob at his new role at the District of Tofino.
http://www2.canada.com/westerly/story.html?id=f861d339-a854-4209-83b3-0bf35b26ae14
Monday, August 30, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
electric truck !! August 28th 2010
I didn't think the electric truck would generate so many comments ! most can be found on the August 24th posting....I have to agree that it is probably a good vehicle for meter reading or other slow speed tasks.....check out www.canev.com for details.....
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Auditor' report update july 23,2010
Just spoke with District staff and I was assured that I will be able to view the Auditor's report as soon as possible.It was explained that the District is still catching up from being short staffed and that in the future there will be a greater degree of transparency......I accept this explanation and hope to have a post with information soon.......
Monday, August 23, 2010
Ucluelet Auditor's report !! Public !
The Ucluelet Auditor's report was presented at an open council meeting and reported on in this Westerly News article:
http://www2.canada.com/westerly/story.html?id=761f6f1c-9a38-441d-840f-98b943fcde99
http://www2.canada.com/westerly/story.html?id=761f6f1c-9a38-441d-840f-98b943fcde99
Auditor's report !! August 23,2010
District staff refused to let TofinoNews see the Auditor's report today.....they cited that the report was received at an "in-camera" meeting and thus must remain secret....I'll try again tomorrow or the next day. It is very important that this document be made public as it is with the Provincial and Federal Auditor General's reports.....the whole concept of the audit process is to make public any problems that might need to be addressed !!! You may recall on August 19,2010 BC Auditor General John Doyle brought down a scathing report on the BC Liberal's financial reporting....he stated that the "government has not followed Generally Accepted Accounting Practices"
One wonders what council is trying to keep secret in this Auditor's report.....I will have an update on this story soon unless I am forced to make a "Freedom of Information " request in which case it will take at least six weeks......I was recently refused an FOI with the District citing third party privacy....instead of getting a document that had any third party information removed,the document was withheld altogether !!!
The public BC Auditor General's reports can be found at www.bcauditor.com
The public Federal Auditor General's reports can be found at www.oag-bvg.gc.ca
One wonders what council is trying to keep secret in this Auditor's report.....I will have an update on this story soon unless I am forced to make a "Freedom of Information " request in which case it will take at least six weeks......I was recently refused an FOI with the District citing third party privacy....instead of getting a document that had any third party information removed,the document was withheld altogether !!!
The public BC Auditor General's reports can be found at www.bcauditor.com
The public Federal Auditor General's reports can be found at www.oag-bvg.gc.ca
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Westerly article on Mckinnon Aug 21,2010
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