The Village of Sayward is seeking court approval to reduce the number of councillors required for a quorum from three to two.
In a statement, the village said it has taken the unusual step of filing a petition in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, through the Victoria registry, to request the change.
The village said the move is intended to help council members carry out their duties and responsibilities effectively and to ensure the village has the authority to manage its own processes.
Sayward continues to face economic, transitional and governance challenges — issues that led to a by-election earlier this year to replace two councillors who resigned.
The statement said the long-term stability of the community is at risk if council cannot make decisions and fulfil its responsibilities.
“This is a step in the right direction to restore order, civility and professionalism to the village and, most importantly, to enable council to carry out the work that residents expect and deserve,” the statement said.
