Library Loan Authorization Bylaw
The Township of Langley is seeking elector approval for the borrowing of $17,575,758 to undertake construction of the Willoughby Library.
For the Library Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 6039, the borrowing may occur unless at least 10% of the electors of the Township of Langley sign an Elector Response form confirming their opposition. Council has determined that 10% of eligible electors within the Township of Langley is 9,639 electors.
Copies of the above bylaw and related documents are available below and by mail from the Legislative Services Division by calling 604-533-6100, Monday to Friday (except for statutory holidays) from 8:00am to 4:30pm, or emailing legservicesinfo@tol.ca.
Who can sign an Elector Response form?
Only eligible electors may sign an Elector Response form. Eligible electors must meet all of the following qualifications:
- a Canadian citizen
- an individual over the age of 18
- a resident of British Columbia for at least the past 6 months
- a Township of Langley resident or property owner for at least the past 30 days
- not disqualified from voting by the Local Government Act or any other enactment
Corporations are not entitled to submit Elector Response forms.
For non-resident electors, individuals owning land within the Township of Langley but not residing in the Township, only one non-resident owner may submit the Elector Response form for the property.
What to do if you are not opposed:
If you agree with the borrowing of funds to undertake the construction of the Willoughby Library, no action on your part is necessary.
What to do if you are opposed:
If you are opposed to the borrowing, Elector Response forms are available here, or upon request to the Legislative Services Division by mail, by calling 604-533-6100, or in-person at the Legislative Services Division at the Township of Langley Civic Facility at 20338 – 65 Avenue, Monday to Friday (except for statutory holidays) from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
The form must be received by the Township Clerk on or before 4:30pm on Thursday, November 7, 2024, either by mail, the 24-hour drop box, or customer service at the Township Civic Facility at 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, BC, V2Y 3J1.
The form must have an original signature. Faxed, imaged, or emailed signed forms cannot be counted.