Five local government employees from British Columbia communities earned certificates from the provincial Board of Examiners for their achievements in education and work experience.

Certificate in Local Government Service Delivery

• Lorraine Page, accounting clerk, District of Port Edward

• Frank Van Nynatten, supervisor, roads and drainage, City of Chilliwack

Certificate in Local Government Administration

• Wendy Nordin, manager of policy initiatives, City of Prince George

• Certificate in Local Government Statutory Administration

• Tom Kadla, chief administrative officer, Village of Lumby

• Wendy Nordin, manager of policy initiatives, City of Prince George

Certificate in Local Government Executive Management

• Debra Oakman, chief administrative officer, Comox Valley Regional District

Certificates awarded by the provincial Board of Examiners recognize academic training and work experience in local government. Candidates qualify based on their experience and mandatory education criteria determined by the provincial Board of Examiners. On average, only 25 local government certificates are awarded annually to employees of municipalities, regional districts and improvement districts throughout the province.

The provincial Board of Examiners helps improve professional skills of local government employees in British Columbia. Established under the Local Government Act in 1948, the three-member board represents the Local Government Management Association of B.C., the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

Media Contact:

Karen Johnston
Communications Director
Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
250 953-3677