The Regional District of Central Kootenay is moving ahead with a public approval process for a service targeting dangerous and aggressive dogs in the Creston Valley.
Board members approved moving forward with an alternative approval process for a bylaw that would establish the service in electoral areas A, B and C.
The process will allow eligible voters to submit forms opposing the proposal. If less than 10 per cent of electors respond, the bylaw can be adopted without a referendum.
Staff estimate there are 7,674 eligible electors in the affected area, meaning at least 767 responses would be needed to block the service from moving forward.
The deadline to submit responses is June 15 at 4 p.m.
The proposed bylaw would create a regional service focused on managing dangerous and aggressive dogs in the three electoral areas.
If more than 10 per cent oppose the plan, the board would have to halt the process or proceed to a formal vote.
The alternative approval process will cost about $5,100, covering advertising, public engagement and administrative expenses.
The elector response form can be found here.
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