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October to December, 2001
In Fall 2001, the government reviewed its programs and services, and assessed their ability to meet government's economic, fiscal and social objectives. The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) invited interested parties to provide submissions on the future direction for Community Living Services.
The majority of respondents felt the systems in place to care for adults with developmental disabilities and children with special needs were rigid, overly bureaucratic and unsustainable in the long term.
April 2002
Creation of Community Living Transition Steering Committee (CLTSC)
Then Minister Gordon Hogg appointed the 25-person CLTSC to help define the transition from government to community based governance for community living services. The committee was composed of a majority of self-advocates and family members of an individual with a developmental disability.
October 28, 2002
CLTSC Report, A new Vision for Community Living… a vision of choice and change released
The report recommended a province-wide governance authority called Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) be established to provide services to adults with developmental disabilities and children with special needs.
October 29, 2002
 Community Services Interim Authorities Act passed (Bill 65) (58KB pdf)
The act enabled the creation of interim authorities in preparation for the move to community governance.
November 13, 2002
Interim Authority for Community Living BC (IA) formed
The IA was created to undertake detailed planning and development work in preparation for the transfer of authority for services for adults with developmental disabilities to CLBC. Between November, 2002 and January 2003, a 24-member board was appointed.
November 20, 2002
KPMG Report on Readiness Criteria developed
The report outlined several criteria the ministry must meet prior to moving to community governance.
November 29, 2002
Furthering the Vision for Community Living: Next Steps released
An evaluation of the CLTSC report was completed at the request of then Minister Gordon Hogg.
January 15 to February 25, 2003
Public Consultations
More than 2,000 people in 15 communities across BC were consulted on the recommendations of the CLTSC report.
September 24, 2003
Sage Management Consultants Report "New Governance – Some Considerations" released (259KB pdf)
The report recommended that MCFD focus on transforming its service delivery system and stabilizing its budget prior to creating governance authorities.
November 13, 2003
Term expires for original IA Board and Chair
A nine-person board comprised of a selection of the previous 24-member board is appointed for a three-month term.
December 19, 2003
Report on Baseline Readiness Assessment of CLS Devolution completed by expert panel (150KB pdf)
The report recognized that while significant work had been achieved, much remained to be done. Of the 15 recommendations in the report, three were identified as needing resolution by January 31, 2004, for devolution to occur in June, 2004.
The report recommended that if these items could not be resolved by January 31, 2004, the establishment of CLBC should be delayed.
February 11, 2004
Then Minister Christy Clark announces delay in establishment of CLBC
MCFD and the IA agreed that a number of organizational issues still require resolution and that the June 2004 target date to transfer services should be revised. Bert Boyd, a member of the initial readiness panel, was obtained to recommend a revised timeline for devolution.
February 19, 2004
Term for nine-member IA board expires
March 4, 2004
New three-person board appointed to interim authority
Lois Hollstedt was appointed chair, while Rod Gunn and Lynn Rolko are retained from previous board. In time, the board will be expanded to nine members.
April 2004
Ken Crump appointed as fourth member of the IA board
May, 2004
Boyd report Devolution of Services to CLBC, An Updated Assessment of Readiness released
The report outlined the current status of readiness to move to CLBC and recommended a new timeline and approach for devolution. He also recommended an Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM)/Chief Executive Officer Designate (CEO) for CLBC be appointed to lead the process.
May 2004
Three additional IA board members appointed - Board expands to seven members
The new members are Lee Doney, Joan Rush, and Maurice Mourton.
May, 2004
Introduction of Community Living Authority Act (167KB pdf)
The introduction of the bill in the provincial legislature enables public discussion of legislation in advance of proposed transfer of services to a permanent authority for Community Living BC.
October 1, 2004
New ADM/CEO Designate appointed to lead transition to CLBC
Phil Goodman is appointed Assistant Deputy Minister for Community Livings Services and CEO Designate for Community Living BC. Phil will eventually become the permanent CEO for CLBC.
October 6, 2004
Community Living Authority Act passed (167KB pdf)
The act will be proclaimed when the transfer of responsibilities for community living services from the ministry to CLBC is ready to take place.
January 19, 2005
Then Minister Hagen announces new service delivery model for CLBC
The CLBC interim board and the ministry adopt a new service delivery approach to be implemented by CLBC upon its establishment as a permanent authority.
March 2005
Service Delivery Project Report (181KB pdf)
This draft report set out the new approach to service delivery, including definitions for: community living centres, satellite and outreach offices, the staffing model and an implementation strategy.
March 7, 2005
Human Resource Planning (112KB pdf)
Human resource planning outlined CLBC's staffing and recruitment process and strategy, along with an HR recruitment plan, a training plan, and a mapping process to determine the impact on employees resulting from organizational changes.
March 8, 2005
Developing Community Councils released
Developing and Implementing Community Councils discussed CLBC's community council development plan, a timeline for community engagement through to 2006, and conclusions and recommendations.
June 15, 2005
CLBC Business Plan, 2005 released (502KB pdf)
The plan outlined our vision, direction, values and the principles we will follow. It looked at what projects will be started in the next 14 months and what we hope to accomplish with them.
June 30, 2005
Final Assessment of Readiness
This assessment concluded that CLBC, operating as a Crown service delivery corporation, is well prepared to assume responsibility for the provision of community living services in British Columbia as of July 1, 2005.
July 1, 2005
Establishment of CLBC
The transfer of services from MCFD to CLBC officially begins.
July 5, 2005
Letter of Expectations between MCFD and CLBC released (155KB pdf)
On July 1, 2005, Community Living BC became a legal entity and designated a Crown agency under the provincial government's Crown agency secretariat. A Crown agency is an organization that is established or acquired by the provincial government that is outside of a ministry.
Crown agencies are accountable to the government through a responsible minister, and have assigned/delegated authority and responsibility from government, or otherwise have statutory authority and responsibility to perform specified functions or services.
You can find out more details about Crown agencies and the statutes and regulations by which they are governed from the Summary of the Government of British Columbia's Crown Agency Accountability System (89KB pdf)
Designation as a “service delivery corporation” within government means that strict reporting and financial regulations must be followed by our organization. This includes the development of a service plan and delivery of a shareholders letter of expectation, as well as review of our performance by a select standing committee of the legislature.
August 23, 2005
Announcement letter from Lois Hollstedt, Chair of the CLBC Board of Directors
Effective August 23, 2005, the Board of Directors of Community Living BC, have formally appointed Mr. Rick Mowles as the Chief Executive Officer of the new Crown agency.
November 2005
Making CLBC Community Councils Work released (282KB pdf)
December 2005
CLBC's Three-Year Strategic Plan released (62KB pdf)
December 15, 2005
Advisory Committee to the CLBC Board of Directors (36KB pdf)
Discussed the CLBC Board of Directors approved a motion to establish an advisory committee.
February 21, 2006
Service Plan for Community Living BC (2006 – 2009) released (863KB pdf)
Community Living BC today delivered its three-year service plan for fiscal years 2006/07 through 2008/09. This was the second three-year plan for CLBC, since its creation as a Crown agency.
March 15, 2006
Operational Plan (2006 - 2009) released (59KB pdf)
The operational plan set out key objectives and tasks, as well as the staff responsible and timelines associated with each of the eight key directions that are outlined in CLBC's first three-year strategic plan.
April 10, 2006
New Information on Children's Services
In June 2004, the "Children's Agreement" was reached between the Interim Authority for CLBC and MCFD. The agreement outlined the proposed system of service delivery for children and youth with special needs in BC, including children with developmental disabilities.
However, given the complexity of the agreement, CLBC and MCFD agreed to extend its implementation until June 30, 2006. After nine months of operation under this arrangement, CLBC and MCFD found that having CLBC as the single point of contact has worked well for each organization, staff, service providers and families. The approach has ensured continuity of services and staffing expertise, and minimized change for families. As a result, the Children's Agreement will not be implemented on July 1, 2006 as originally planned.
July 17, 2006
Inaugural Annual Service Plan Report released (2MB pdf)
This report examined the nine-month period of transition and change, progress and achievement at CLBC. The annual report was prepared under the direction of the CLBC Board of Directors in accordance with the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act. This report represents a comprehensive picture of CLBC's actual performance in relation to the September 2005 service plan.
June 19, 2006
Advisory Committee to CLBC's Board of Directors
The CLBC Board of Directors approved the terms of reference for the CLBC Advisory Committee. The 10-member committee is to be comprised of five self-advocates and five family members. |
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