A viability study of the Village of Delia is continued, as Municipal Affairs looks into the health of the village.
The Village had a second informational meeting about the viability study and the future of the village
According to Municipal Affairs, a viability review analyzes the municipality’s governance finances, infrastructure and services. Its purpose is to evaluate whether a municipality is viable and can provide recommendations to achieve this.
Former acting CAO Bill Wulff explained the meeting was informational, as a previous meeting was not well attended. It was a chance to share more information as the study continues.
“It is the same one we had last time, what a viability review actually is,” explains Wulff. “We’ll talk about where we're at in the situation, but nothing new. It is just a refresher of what is going on because so few people attended last time.”
A viability review can be instigated through council, through a resident petition, or at the Minister of Municipal Affairs’ discretion. In this case, the village asked for it.
“The audits are continuing, we have a CAO on staff, and the viability infrastructure review is well underway,” said Wulff, noting a presence from Municipal Affairs was in attendance.
The report when completed, provided two options for the municipality; recommendations for the municipality to reach viability, and a description of the changes and impacts to residents if the municipality was dissolved. The report is sent to the residents and presented at a public meeting.
The final decision is put to a vote of residents.
