Executive Committee Regular Meeting Minutes

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Executive Committee 
Minutes of a Regular Meeting 
February 4, 2026     ADOPTED                               Page 1 of 9 
Executive Committee 
Minutes of a Regular Meeting 
 
 
Date:  
Location:  
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 
Electronic Meeting, and a physical location to view the livestream of 
the meeting:   
Islands Trust Victoria Office 
#200 - 1627 Fort Street 
Victoria, BC V8R 1H8 
 
Members Present: Laura Patrick, Chair, Salt Spring Island Local Trust Area 
Tobi Elliott, Vice-Chair, Gabriola Island Local Trust Area 
 
 David Maude, Vice-Chair, Mayne Island Local Trust Area  
 Timothy Peterson, Vice-Chair, Lasqueti Island Local Trust Area  
   
Staff Present: Rueben Bronee, Chief Administrative Officer 
Stefan Cermak, Director, Planning Services 
Clare Frater, Director, Trust Area Services 
David Marlor, Director, Legislative and Information Services 
 
 Julia Mobbs, Director, Financial and Employee Services  
 Joe Elliott, Senior Indigenous Relations Advisor  
 Alexandra Trifonidis, Executive Coordinator  
   
Guests and Members of 
the Public Present: 
No members of the public were present.  
1. CALL TO ORDER 
The meeting was called to order at 9:14 a.m.  
2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 
Chair Patrick acknowledged that the meeting was being held in traditional territory of the 
Coast Salish First Nations. Trustees and staff were introduced. 
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
3.1 Introduction of New Items 
The following additions to the agenda were presented for consideration: 
• 11.1.1 Training Opportunities – Discussion 
• 10.2.2.2 Reconciliation Standing Resolutions – Discussion  
3.2 Approval of Agenda 
By general consent the agenda was approved, as amended. 
3.2.1 Agenda Context Notes 
   Received for information.  

 
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Executive Committee 
Minutes of a Regular Meeting 
February 4, 2026     ADOPTED                               Page 2 of 9 
4. RISE AND REPORT DECISIONS FROM PREVIOUSLY CLOSED MEETING 
Chair Patrick reported that at the January 14
th
 in-camera meeting, the Executive Committee 
adopted the December 2 and December 17, 2025 in-camera meeting minutes.   
5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 
5.1 Draft Executive Committee Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026 
Vice-Chair Maude referred to item 5.1 in the draft meeting minutes, noting there is 
no staff report regarding the November 2026 local trust committee and standing 
committee meeting schedule in the meeting agenda, and no relevant follow up 
action list item. Staff confirmed a report will be coming to the next meeting.  
By general consent the Executive Committee meeting minutes of January 
14, 2026 were adopted as presented. 
6. FOLLOW UP ACTION LIST AND UPDATES 
6.1 Follow Up Action List/Director/CAO Updates 
The Committee reviewed the follow up action list, and Directors provided their are

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