Mayor Ron Hovanes was sworn into office late Monday afternoon and chaired the first meeting of his new council. All but one of the councillors on hand for a group picture taken before the formal meeting.

 

Appointed as Municipal Director at RDOS with alternate: Mayor Hovanes/Councillor David Mattes. Both appointed to serve on the Society Board of Oliver Parks and Recreation. Mattes also appointed by council to the Board of the Okanagan Regional Library.

Other Appointments:

Councillor Linda Larson
Emergency and Protective Services
Cemetery
Multicultural Services
Children and Youth Services
Sister City – Bandai and Chelan

Councillor David Mattes
Economic Development

Councillor Jack Bennest
Airport Advisory Committee
Oliver Heritage Society
School District #53

Councillor Maureeen Doerr
Airport Advisory Committee
Oliver Business Association
SO Chamber of Commerce
Accesible Communities

Mayor Ron Hovanes
Restorative Justice
Cemetery
Via 97 Highway

First regular council meeting will be held December 12 at 7 pm with Committee of the Whole earlier at 4 pm in Council Chambers.

Picture 1 – Mayor Ron Hovanes swearing an oath
Picture 2 – Water Councillors Andre Miller and Rick Machial, Mayor Hovanes, Councillors Maureen Doerr, Jack Bennest and David Mattes
Picture 3 – Councillor Linda Larson being sworn in Friday by D/Corporate Officer Linda Schultz

Pictures 1 and 2 submitted by Terry Schafer