Policies & Bylaws
Community Safety & Bylaw
If there is an injury, immediate risk or threat to life or property call 9-1-1
Community Safety & Bylaw Dispatch Number: 250-306-3892
Dispatch Email: dispatch@okanagan.org
Monday – Friday 0800-1630 / 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Calls for the Community Safety Officer and Bylaw Officer will be placed to the centralized screening number during the business hours of Okanagan Indian Band for officers to be dispatched to complaints and bylaw violations. Calls made direct to an officer phone or email or text during regular business hours must be redirected by the officer to the dispatch clerk for centralized screening.
After Hour Calls
If there is an injury, immediate risk or threat to life or property call 9-1-1
A call to dispatch after regular hours will be directed to voice mail. It is recommended to leave contact information; the nature of the complaint and any details will be reviewed on the next business day.
Community Safety Officer
Bill Brewer
Primary Responses
- Traffic
- Disposal of Garbage & Waste
- Cannabis Control Law
- Dangerous Person and Trespass
Bylaw Officer
Dave Lawrence
Primary Responses
- Bear and wildlife
- Range Use & Livestock
- Dog Control
- Fire Services
Policies, Plans & Bylaws
Band bylaws, policies and certain procedures are approved by Chief and Council to provide guidelines for interactions and services that affect members, residents, staff and businesses.
North Aberdeen Plateau Guidance Plan – November 2025 (PDF/Separate Link)
OKIB Strategic Plan – December 2021 (PDF/Separate Link)
Okanagan Indian Band Comprehensive Community Plan – February 19, 2025 (PDF/Separate Link)
Language & Culture Revitalization Strategy – June, 2023 (PDF/Separate Link)
Post Secondary Funding Policy – Nov 9, 2023 (PDF/Separate Link)
Governance Conflict of Interest policy – Sept 7, 2022 (PDF/Separate Link)
Governance Councilor Conflict of Interest Disclosure statement – Sept 7, 2022
Community Complaint and Resolution policy – June 25th, 2022 (PDF/Separate Link)
Call Back to Work HR Policy – May 19, 2022 (PDF/Separate Link)
Financial and Other Assistance for Funerals – October 26, 2021(PDF/Separate Link)
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy – September 13, 2021(PDF/Separate Link)
OKIB Funeral Protocol – September 13, 2021(PDF/Separate Link)
OKIB Policy and Procedure Manual – November 20, 2023 (PDF/Separate Link)
Membership Policy – December 21, 2020 (PDF/Separate Link)
OKIB Document Ratification Flow Chart (PDF/Separate Link)
OKIB Collection Policy January 24, 2012 (PDF/Separate Link)
Fire Services Bylaw – October 3, 2022 (PDF/Separate Link)
Dog Control Bylaw – May 10, 2021(PDF/Separate Link)
Cannabis Control Law – July 31, 2024 (PDF/Separate Link)
Cannabis Business License Application – August 27, 2024 (PDF/Separate Link)
COVID-19 Emergency Measures Bylaw – Rescinded June 5th, 2023 (PDF/Separate Link)
Dangerous Person & Trespass Bylaw – April 5, 2019 (PDF/Separate Link)
Disposal Of Garbage And Waste Bylaw – May 25, 1992 (PDF/Separate Link)
Financial Administration Bylaw – February 22, 2019 (PDF/Separate Link)
Group of Companies Governance & Fiscal Agreement – 2019 (PDF/Separate Link)
Garbage And Waste Bylaw – April 27, 1976 (PDF/Separate Link)
Range Use and Livestock Bylaw – January 21, 2020 (PDF/Separate Link)
Sewer System By-law on Priest Valley IR#6 – January 27, 1997 (PDF/Separate Link)
Water Bylaw Priest Valley IR#6 – January 27, 1977 (PDF/Separate Link)
Traffic Bylaw – July 20, 1976 (PDF/Separate Link)
Wildlife Bylaw – November 25, 2019 (PDF/Separate Link)
Draft OKIB Waterworks Bylaw – November 19, 2019
Draft Comprehensive Governance Policy Manual v.2 – March 29, 2023 (PDF/Separate
Cannabis Licence Application Form – May 11, 2020 (PDF/Separate Link)
FAQ
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Alternatively, you can call us at 250-542-4328 or email okibadmin@okanagan.org