Public Meetings or Events

There are two ways citizens can attend: in person or electronically via the Zoom platform.

In-Person Attendance

Citizens can attend a public hearing provided all the current health requirements can be met. 

  • Space may be limited therefore, attendance is on a first come / first serve basis and seats may not be reserved for late attendees.

Electronic Attendance

Electronic attendance at public meetings or open houses is available for individuals who may prefer this option rather than attending in person.

The CSRD will be using Zoom, a web-based meeting platform, for viewing the meeting and the public can attend by phone or computer. Attendees will be able to watch and/or listen to the proceedings live and will be able to interact during any open question period by using the Raise Hand feature on the Zoom platform. You can use this feature to alert the moderator that you would like to speak during the hearing. By doing this, the moderator will be alerted that you wish to speak and will unmute your microphone when it is your turn.

Electronic public meetings or open houses will provide the same opportunity for interested parties to have their opinions heard or questions answered.

  • The Chairperson will preside over the in-person public meeting and moderate the inclusion of electronic participants into the process.
  • CSRD staff will monitor electronic and phone communication to create a speakers list to enable participation for those that wish to comment.
    • The meeting Chair will provide alternating opportunities between in-person, electronic, and phone attendees for those wishing to speak; and,
    • Participants will be restricted to provide comments to the hearing audio-only.
  • The CSRD will be using Zoom, a web-based meeting platform, for electronic public meetings and the public can attend by phone or computer to listen, observe or participate.
  • Information and a registration link are provided on the Calendar located on the homepage of the CSRD website on the date of the scheduled meeting.

If you are having technical difficulties, please contact Brad Payne, Manager, IT / GIS Services, at 250-833-5909 or by email.

How to use Zoom

  1. If You Are Using a Computer

Zoom has directions for users to get started whether you are using Windows or a Mac computer. Visit Zoom's Getting started with Zoom page for more detailed information.

There are two ways to join a CSRD Zoom meeting:

  • Via a link - If you have been sent the link to the meeting via email, click on the link. (This will start a new tab in your web browser.) You will be prompted to enter for the meeting password. Enter the password in the space provided. The password will be found on the page located under the Events tab of the CSRD website for the date of the meeting. The password will be listed below the link.
  • Via a meeting ID and password - If you have the meeting ID and password, enter it in the spaces provided and then click "Join."

Zoom Controls for Participants

If you would like to say something during the meeting, please use the Raise Hand feature.

This can be found by moving your computer mouse to the bottom of your screen. The Raise Hand feature will be one of the options to pop up. You can use this feature to alert the moderator that you would like to speak. By doing this, the moderator will be alerted that you wish to speak and will unmute your microphone when it is your turn.

  1. If You Are Using the Phone