City of Powell River Council has appointed three directors to Powell River Community Forest Ltd.
At the April 6 city council meeting, councillors voted to appoint Lori Brown, Greg Hemphill and Howie McKamey for three-year terms, effective April 11, 2023.
Council also voted to confirm mayor Ron Woznow as the duly authorized representative for the city as the sole shareholder, to vote at the community forest annual general meeting, scheduled to be held on April 11.
According to a staff report, in 2006, the city was a lead agent in establishing a community forest, along with a municipal corporation to manage the business affairs of the company. The community forest is a profitable business enterprise that provides significant financial return to the community.
