Colin Plant, a councillor in Saanich, is the new chair of the Capital Regional District board, elected Wednesday, Nov. 14 during the boards inaugural meeting.

Ryan Windsor and David Screech were also nominated, with Screech ousted in the first round of voting.

Denise Blackwell was acclaimed vice chair of the board.

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He recognized it is a large position with many roles, and noted heB次元官网网址檇 seek partial leave from his position as a drama teacher at Claremont Secondary.

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During the campaign Plant did not ask directors with committee he or she would prefer, instead expecting to make appointments based on board priorites. He likens it to the pleasure or curse of casting plays.

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He also looks forward to serving as the public face of the board.

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