Shorthanded Vancouver Island village goes to court to reduce council quorum

Vancouver Island Village Seeks Court Order to Reduce Council Quorum

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 to two councillors.

This is a step in the right direction to restore order, civility, and professionalism to the village

The move aims to enable the council to effectively carry out its duties and responsibilities under the Community Charter, specifically sections 115, 4, 7, 114, 115, and 117.

The village published a statement on October 15, announcing its decision to seek a court order to make this change.

Author's summary: Vancouver Island village files court petition.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Nanaimo News Bulletin — 2025-10-15