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Town of Oliver Council Extends Timeline for New Purchasing Policy

The Town of Oliver council has extended its timeline for adopting a new purchasing policy aimed at enhancing transparency and role clarity in procurement.

Published July 19, 2026 • 1-minute read • Osoyoos

According to the Times Chronicle, the Town of Oliver council has extended its timeline for adopting a new purchasing policy. The policy aims to enhance transparency and role clarity in procurement.

The council's decision comes after Mayor Martin Johansen questioned the definition of 'substantial' local preference tiebreaker in the draft policy. Councillor David Mattes recommended removing this term from the policy.

The new policy considers trade agreements and provincial auditor recommendations, as stated by John Kurvink, a source cited in the Times Chronicle article.