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Islands Trust

Executive Committee  
Minutes of a Regular Meeting

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026  
Location: Electronic Meeting

Members Present:  
Laura Patrick, Chair, Salt Spring Island Local Trust Area (Victoria Boardroom)  
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 (Victoria Boardroom)  
Stefan Cermak, Director, Planning Services  
Clare Frater, Director, Trust Area Services  
Derek Cockburn, Acting Director, Financial and Employee Services  
David Marlor, Director, Legislative and Information Services (Victoria Boardroom)  
Joe Elliott, Senior Indigenous Relations Advisor  
Alexandra Trifonidis, Executive Coordinator (Victoria Boardroom)

Guests or Members of the Public Present:  
None present.

1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 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:

• Item 8.7.2 Raincoast Conservation Foundation (agenda addendum)

3.2 Approval of Agenda

By general consent the agenda and addendum were approved.

3.2.1 Agenda Context Notes - None

4. RISE AND REPORT DECISIONS FROM PREVIOUSLY CLOSED MEETING

Chair Patrick reported that at the last in-camera meeting the Executive Committee adopted the July 29, 2026 in-camera meeting minutes.

Executive Committee  
Regular Meeting Minutes  
September 9, 2026

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5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

5.1 Draft Executive Committee Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2026

Staff noted the draft meeting minutes of August 26, 2026 were not ready for inclusion at the time of the agenda circulation.

6. FOLLOW UP ACTION LIST AND UPDATES

6.1 Follow Up Action List/Director/CAO Updates

Received for information.

6.2 Local Trust Committee Chair Updates and Reports on Local Advocacy Topics

Local Trust Committee Chairs provided updates on recently attended and upcoming local trust committee meetings, as well as current local advocacy topics.

6.3 Islands Trust Conservancy Liaison Update

The Islands Trust Conservancy liaison provided an update.

7. BYLAWS FOR APPROVAL CONSIDERATION - None

8. TRUST COUNCIL MEETING PREPARATION

The Committee reviewed all items under this heading for consideration of forwarding to the September's Islands Trust Council Quarterly Meeting agenda.

8.1 Executive

8.1.1 Cancel October 7, 2026 Islands Trust Council Committee of the Whole Meeting

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