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Members of the public and the media can view or participate in Regular Board Meetings and Public Hearings through Zoom.

Upcoming Meetings

Recordings of Past Meetings

What You Will Need:

desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone
speakers/headphones—most laptops, tablets, and smartphones have built-in speakers
webcam—recommended if asking questions, but not required
internet connection—please note that the audio and video quality of your connection is directly related to the quality of your internet connection from your service provider

How to Participate Online:

To view Regular Board Meetings and Public Hearings online, navigate to our Board meetings and Public Hearing page and click on the link of the meeting you want to attend. If you are joining Zoom for the first time, you will need to download a file. This process is slightly different depending on what device or program you are using.
After clicking the link you will be prompted to register for the Zoom webinar. Please use your full name for your screen name and a valid email address. The TNRD is collecting this information under section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (British Columbia) for the purpose of facilitating online meetings. By providing your full name and email address, you acknowledge and consent to the collection and use of your personal information by the TNRD for this purpose.
Select your audio preference. Once you join the webinar, you may be prompted to select your audio preference. If your device is equipped with a microphone and speakers, you should select Computer Audio. If you do not have a microphone and speakers on your device or your sound quality is poor, you can select Phone Call. If you select Phone Call, you will be provided a list of numbers to use to call into to participate in the audio portion of the meeting.
Wait for the host to start the meeting. Once you have entered the information above, you will be placed in a “waiting room” and TNRD moderators will be notified that you are waiting to join the webinar. When the meeting starts, your feed will begin.

Please note:
To avoid distractions, feedback, and sound quality issues, the TNRD will maintain control of all audio and video. As a meeting attendee, you will be able to view and hear the meeting but will be muted and blocked from being seen on video.

At the specified time during a Regular Board Meeting or Public Hearing you can add yourself to the queue to speak by “raising your hand.” To do so, click or tap Raise Hand in the webinar controls. When your hand is raised it will appear blue or green.

How to Ask Questions:

The system logs the order in which hands are raised and speakers will be called in that order. Unless you no longer wish to speak, please keep your hand raised until you are called upon.

At the start of the next public comment period, the Chair will begin calling for questions. This will include both online and in person participants, so please be patient.

Before your turn to comment, an administrator will change your participant status to allow you to speak and display your video. This process will sometimes cause a short disconnect and delay in your video feed. Do not be alarmed or leave the meeting if this happens. Your video feed will resume shortly. The same delay may occur after you are finished speaking, when your status is returned to attendee.

When you have speaker status, some version of the icons shown below should appear, which indicate the status of your audio and video. When they are muted and turned off, you will see a red dash over them. You may need to accept an unmute prompt before your microphone will turn on. Please watch for a prompt and ensure you have turned on your microphone and camera before asking your question or providing your comments.

Note that you do not have to use video, but it is encouraged for all participants asking questions or providing comments.

When called upon to speak you will be asked to provide your full name and address before asking your question or providing your comments.

Please note:
The name provided as your screen name when registering for the webinar is the name called upon to invite you to speak. To avoid confusion, please register using your full name.

Tips for An Optimal Experience:

Start early. Plan some lead-time to get set up on Zoom Webinar. This will allow you to troubleshoot any issues or make software updates if needed. It will also allow you to check that your sound and video are working and familiarize yourself with the platform.
Consider your environment. When speaking at a meeting, please share your video but do so from a quiet and uninterrupted environment. Choose a place to sit that is lit from above or in front of you rather than from behind.
Test your Zoom settings. Click this link and join a test meeting to ensure that your webcam, speakers, microphone and internet connection all work with Zoom.
Set your camera. Test your camera and adjust it if necessary to ensure you can sit comfortably with your face centred on the display screen.
Choose a good connection. Opt to connect from a location with the highest speed internet you have access to. A wired connection is often faster than wireless.
Use a device with a built-in microphone. If the device you are using does not have a built-in microphone you will still have the option to call-in using a separate device, but the dial-in instructions will only appear once you have been invited to speak. The process will cause a delay in the meeting.

Tech Support:

If you have any technical issues when logging into a Regular Board Meeting or Public Hearing, please access the Zoom Help Centre directly. Visit the Zoom Training webpage for support, including how-to video tutorials.

Watch Past Meetings

All TNRD Board & Committee meetings are recorded and published on the TNRD's YouTube channel.

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Elections 2022 Mail Ballot Application

To receive a mail ballot package, completed applications must be received by the TNRD before 12 pm (noon) on Monday, October 3, 2022. Following receipt of the mail ballot, you are responsible for ensuring that your completed ballot is received in the Regional District office no later than 8 pm local time on Saturday, October 15, 2022. (Note: Mail ballots will not be sent out if an election is not being held in your Electoral Area).

Note: If you live within a municipality and are not a real property owner within a TNRD Electoral Area, you are not eligible to vote in a TNRD Local Election. Please contact your local municipality about voting options.

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Upcoming Committee Meetings

Internal Committees

Committee of the Whole

Purpose: Consider items of regional interest or matters that apply to more than one of the Board’s standing committees. The Committee of the Whole makes recommendations to the Board for review, comment and decision.

Composition: Entire Board

Electoral Area Directors Committee

Purpose: Provides advice and makes recommendations to the TNRD Board of Directors regarding services and matters related to Electoral Areas.

Composition: Directors of all 10 Electoral Areas

Terms of Reference

Finance Committee

In 2022, the Audit Committee was restructured into the Finance Committee, with an expanded scope and membership.

Purpose: Make recommendations and provide advice regarding items related to financial policy, planning and reporting as well as reviewing and monitoring the TNRD’s external audit and audit compliance.

Composition: Five (5) members, with representation from at least (1) Electoral Area, one (1) Small Municipality, and one (1) Large Municipality.

Terms of Reference

Policy & Governance Committee

In 2022, the Policy Review Committee was restructured into the Policy & Governance Committee,

Purpose: Provide advice and make recommendations to the TNRD Board of Directors regarding general policy issues, development of new policies, and review of existing policies and governance matters.

Composition: Nine (9) members, with representation from three (3) Electoral Areas, three (3) Small Municipalities, and three (3) Large Municipalities.

Terms of Reference

Regional Solid Waste Management Committee

Purpose: Provides recommendations and advice to the Board of Directors and senior staff for the strategic operation and development of waste management services.

Composition: Nine (9) members, including five (5) Electoral Area Directors, three (3) Small Municipality Directors, and one (1) City of Kamloops Director.

Terms of Reference

Thompson-Nicola Invasive Plant Management Committee

Purpose: The Thompson-Nicola Invasive Plant Management Committee coordinates consistent invasive plant treatments, develops invasive plant strategic plans, sets annual priorities, provides cooperative education and outreach programs and advocates for research.

Composition: The Committee is made up of three (3) elected officials appointed by the Chair and stakeholders from other organizations.

Terms of Reference

Utility Systems Committee

Purpose: Provides recommendations and advice to the Board of Directors and senior staff for the strategic operation and development of utility services.

Composition: Eight (8) members, who preside in areas where there is a TNRD owned or operated utility system.

Terms of Reference

Wells Gray Country Services Committee

Purpose: Provide recommendations and advice on the operations of services in Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country), including cemeteries, recreation, street lighting, economic development and tourism, and the Vavenby Community Hall.

Composition: Seven (7) members, including the Electoral Area “A” Director, Electoral “A” Alternate Director, and one (1) community member from each of Blackpool, East Blackpool, Upper Clearwater, Birch Island and Vavenby.

Terms of Reference