The Islands Trust is a “unique federation of local governments serving islands in the Salish Sea. We are responsible for preserving and protecting the islands’ unique amenities and environment.” Learn about Denman’s bylaws on conservation, development, and zoning and visit Trustees Corner for Denman Island. The Local Trustees administer bylaws that mostly concern land use and housing. Read their articles in The Flagstone there too.
DIRA (Denman Island Residents Association)
DIRA is a non-profit association of residents and property owners. Membership is free. DIRA receives and manages tax dollars through its committees. Monthly meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at the Denman Island Community Hall.
CVRD (Comox Valley Regional District)
Denman Island is in the CVRD’s Electoral Area A, one of three (map) that together cover three municipalities (Cumberland, Courtenay and Comox) and K’ómoks First Nation. It collects property taxes that return to Denman Island via the grants-in-aid program, via DIRA for Recreation grants, and via Denman Works! for Community Project grants. Get newsletters for Electoral Area A.
GLID (Graham Lake Improvement District)
Trustees of GLID provide water for 67 properties within the Graham Lake Improvement District (GLID), using two of the 12 water licences for the lake. Another 22 properties on East road near Gravelly Bay constitute the DIWLSA (Denman Island Water Local Service Area) that is run by the CVRD and which uses water provided by GLID.
Island Health (formerly Vancouver Island Health Authority) Visit the new site.
BC Ministries (e.g. roads, water licences, parks, farming, and construction).