The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors this morning re-elected Rob Gay as Board Chair and installed a new board Vice Chair by electing Electoral Area G Director Roberta Schnider.

Electoral Area C Director Rob Gay was acclaimed for his 15th term as Chair, nominated by District of Elkford Mayor and board member Steve Fairbairn. He is the RDEK’s longest serving Chair.

“The past year has been an active and engaging time for our board. Working with the Vice Chair, board, managers, and RDEK staff collectively remains a rewarding way for me to serve our region,” said Gay. “Our board has developed strong, respectful working relationships and I’m looking forward to another productive year.”

Absent from the meeting, Director Schnider was nominated by Electoral Area F Director Susan Clovechok, who has served as vice-chair for five years. No other director was nominated for the position.

Schnider is entering the fourth year of her first term in office, while Gay has been on the regional board since 2005.

“I am proud to be a part of the RDEK in a governance role and proud that we deliver services to our community members with integrity and efficiency,” said Schnider. “I am thankful to the residents of Area G who have faith in my representation, and I am grateful for all of the board members’ support and trust as I take on this new role.”

Gay said he appreciated working with Clovechok. “She contributes so much to the board. Her perspective is quite different than mine, which is good. I look forward to working with Director Schnider.”

“I am confident she is going to do an outstanding job,” Clovechok said of her successor.

Lead image: Rob Gay chairing today’s RDEK board meeting. Ian Cobb/e-KNOW photo

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