Governance in our Region

Many governments and agencies exist in the Central Coast region with concurrent and overlapping jurisdiction.  Governments providing services or represented in the Central Coast region include:

• First Nations governments, both traditional/customary (Hereditary Chiefs), and elected which evolved from the settler-state system  (elected Chief and Council)
• Government of Canada (Federal)
• Government of British Columbia (Provincial)
• CCRD (Local/Regional)
• Improvement Districts (Local)

At times, this can make governing and decision-making complex.  Transparency, willingness to collaborate, and excellent communication between all levels and forms of government helps make governance and service delivery more effective.  In smaller communities, like those of the Central Coast, it also assists with both interpersonal and professional relationships.

The CCRD strives towards excellence in the responsibilities of transparency, collaboration, and communication.   If you are a constituent and you notice an area where you believe the CCRD could be doing better, please contact your Electoral Area Director.

Nuxalk Nation

Please visit the Nuxalk Nation website for more information.

Heiltsuk Nation

Please visit the Heiltsuk Nation website for more information.

Wuikinuxv Nation

Please visit the Wuikinuxv Nation website for more information.

Ocean Falls Improvement District

While the community of Ocean Falls may be tiny, the Ocean Falls Improvement District, established under the authority of the Local Government Act, is responsible for more services than any other improvement district in the province.  These include:

• Cemetery maintenance and upkeep
• Water and sewer
• Boat docks maintenance
• Ocean Falls Museum
• Solid waste management
• Ocean Falls Water Aerodrome
• Fire Protection
• Parks and recreation services
• Housing

The Ocean Falls Improvement District can be reached at ofid86@gmail.com
See also Improvement Districts on the Government of BC website.

Noosatsum Improvement District

Noosatsum Improvement District, under the authority of the Local Government Act, provides fire protection to a portion of the eastern Bella Coola valley. Noosatsum Fire Hall is located in Smith Subdivision, east of Hagensborg.