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Written by Citizen staff
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Tuesday, 30 September 2008 |
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Prince George-Omineca MLA John Rustad was named the co-chair of the Farm Assessment Review Panel on Monday, announced Small Business and Revenue Minister Kevin Krueger.
"John brings tremendous enthusiasm, a solid background in land-use issues and a familiarity with central B.C. farming practices to his new role."
Rustad replaces Okanagan-Westside MLA, Rick Thorpe, who is stepping down as panel co-chair due to personal health reasons.
The Farm Assessment Review Panel was formally announced in February 2008. On Sept. 16 the panel began conducting a series of provincewide public consultation meetings. These consultation meetings, happening now through November, are a critical component of British Columbia's comprehensive review of farm assessment regulations. The purpose of the review is to find ways to streamline property assessment rules and procedures while ensuring equity, fairness and transparency, the government said in a press release.
The Farm Assessment Review Panel will submit a final report and recommendations to government by July 31, 2009, for consideration for the 2010 Assessment Roll.
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