qathet Regional District Board re-elects Area ‘C’ Director Clay Brander as Chair, and elects Area ‘D’ Director Sandy McCormick as Vice-Chair

qathet, BC – Electoral Area ‘C’ Director Clay Brander has been elected Chair of the qathet Regional District (qRD) Board of Directors for the upcoming 2026 year.

 

At the inaugural meeting of the qRD Board of Directors, held on November 12, 2025, the Board of Directors elected Electoral Area ‘C’ Director Clay Brander to the role of Chair. This distinction marks Director Brander’s fourth appointment as Regional Board Chair.

 

“I sincerely thank the Board for expressing their trust in me by electing me to the position of Chair of the qathet Regional District Board of Directors. Working together as a team, our organization has made significant progress towards fostering community connections and maintaining sustainable service delivery,” said Chair Brander. “As we head into the 2026 year, I am confident that our leadership at the Board table, along with the support of our experienced staff, will continue to help our community to prosper.”

 

The Regional District Board also elected Electoral Area ‘D’ Director, Sandy McCormick as Vice-Chair for the 2026 calendar year. This distinction is Director McCormick’s first appointment as Vice-Chair.

 

“Thank you to the Board for electing me as Vice-Chair. I value your confidence and remain dedicated to fostering collaboration, strengthening relationships, and supporting the important work we do as a Board,” said Vice-Chair McCormick. “It’s a privilege to serve in this role, and I’m committed to working alongside the Chair and the all members of the Board to advance the interests of our region.”

 

In line with provisions prescribed in the Local Government Act, the Board Chair and Vice-Chair are elected at the first meeting of the Board, held on or after November 1, each year. To learn more about the qRD Board of Directors and their functions, please visit: qathet.ca/board-of-directors.

 

About the qathet Regional District:
The qathet Regional District serves the rural areas from Lund to sḵelhp (Saltery Bay), the City of Powell River, Texada Island, Savary Island, and Lasqueti Island. The qRD provides some services, through contract, to Tla’amin Nation. To learn more please visit qathet.ca.

 

CONTACT:
Michelle Jones, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
#202 – 4675 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 2L2
P: 604∙485∙2260 | E: administration@qathet.ca