Nobody likes paying property taxes. Members of Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce got an authoritative explanation on why their taxes are the way they are from Sheila Thiessen, District of Clearwater's director of finance, during their general meeting held Monday, Jan. 13.
“The main focus of my presentation was the importance of looking at your BC Assessment notice paying particular attention to the assessed value and property class,” Thiessen said. “I explained how the assessed value and property class are used to calculate the property taxes.”
“The appeal process was discussed,” she added. “I recommended that if they have any concerns, they should call BC Assessment first and, if necessary, be sure to file their appeal by Jan. 31, 2014.”
Thiessen noted that everything she covered is on the back of the BC Assessment notice.
The director of finance also informed the Chamber members that the Draft Financial Plan will be going to the District's committee of the whole on Feb. 4, with a public open houses to be held on Feb. 12, 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. (the committee of the whole refers to the town council organized to allow less formal debate).
Chamber gets new website
Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce now has a new website, Chamber secretary Goldie Krawec has informed members.
“It's new and it's blue,” she said.
The new website, with its bright blue and white theme, is at www.clearwaterbcchamber.com.
“The site is still under construction so please be patient,” Krawec asks.
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New bullying regulations
As of Nov. 1, 2013, B.C. businesses have new obligations under the Workers Compensation Act to take action to prevent bullying and harassment in the workplace, Krawec has told Chamber members.
The new regulations require all B.C. businesses, large and small, to take a number of steps.
These include developing a statement about how bullying and harassment will not be tolerated, developing and implementing procedures for workers to report incidents or complaints of workplace bullying and harassment, and procedures about how the employer will deal with those complaints.
Training on how to comply with the new regulations is available through BC Chamber of Commerce.