A voice for our community
January 2020
SIRRA meeting with Adam Olsen (MLA), Jan 2020.
On Thursday January 30th, 2020, SIRRA representatives Michel Chiasson, President; Ron Hall, Treasurer; and Helen Wale, Director met with MLA Adam Olsen.
Mr. Olsen was very receptive to our concerns.
Two topics were discussed: the condition of Saturna’s roads and the accountability and governance of the Islands Trust.
Granting Policy
Granting policy procedures of SIRRA, November, 2018
A. The PURPOSES of SIRRA as stated in its constitution are:
“2. The purposes of the Society are:
(a) To provide a forum for members to discuss matters of common interest on
issues of legislation, regulation, taxation and policies of governments and
government services relating to Saturna Island.
(b) To communicate to members concerning these issues, to provide for
meaningful consultation with members, to receive their views and to make
recommendations relating to these issues.
Guest Policy
Adopted December 10, 2016
The Board of Directors of SIRRA welcomes guests, especially its members, to
attend regular quarterly meetings which will be announced on the website and
the listserve of SIRRA. In order to facilitate the meetings, the following rules will
apply:
1. If possible, advance notice of the presence of a guest should be
given in writing to the Secretary. If a guest wishes to make a
presentation to the Board, permission in advance must be obtained
from the Chair.
SIRRA Directors Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy
Adopted December 6, 2016
Board of Directors Code of Ethics
Members of the board (including ex officio members of the board) shall at all times abide by and conform to the following code of ethics in their capacity as board members: