 About the GAI OfficeAdministrative Structure Golden Area Initiatives is the business name for the legally incorporated Golden and Area Community Economic Development Society. It is a joint venture between the Town of Golden and Area "A" of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. Both governments annually fund approximately 30% each of the operating costs of the Society. In return GAI provides services to the town and the regional district through an Economic Services contract. Remaining funding is provided through an Economic Opportunity fund managed by BC Hydro. The fact that the organization is not fully funded by government allows it greater flexibility, greater independence and the ability to source outside funding for community projects. The Society is registered under the Society Act of British Columbia and is limited to four members only: The Administrator for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District; the elected Director for Area "A" of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District; the Administrator for the Town of Golden; and the (collective) Town Council for Golden. The Society is governed by a Board of seven directors, two of which must be the Mayor of the Town of Golden and the elected director of Area "A". These individuals may then unilaterally appoint one director; the remaining 3 directors are jointly appointed. Directors are obligated to a one-year term upon which they must retire and be either re-appointed by acclamation, or replaced by a new appointment. 2010 Board of Directors
Staff Strategic Plan for Community Economic Development (CED) -(2008 – 2010) December, 2007 (PDF, 88 kb)
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Golden Area Initiatives
111 Golden Donald Upper Road, Box 20190, Golden, BC, V0A 1H0
Phone 250.344.2420 Email: edo@goldenbritishcolumbia.com