FAQ’s
Do I need to register?
If you are looking to read comments, there is no need to register. You have access to view all information at any time.
If you are looking to join the conversation, please register. Please note your username will show online.
How do I register?
- Register by clicking on the “Register” button
- Choose a username and password. Note: your username will show online.
- Provide and email address and postal code
- You will receive an email to confirm your email address
- Return to the main page and click the “Sign in” button
How do I provide input?
Your input can be submitted using the online options that are relevant to each of the projects that are currently open for consultation. Some projects, such as master plan implementation, are available for information. Of course, you can submit questions to receive more information at any time.
Note: in order to provide input, including submitting questions, you need to be signed in.
Why do I need to sign up for this site to provide input?
We ask you to sign up for the online platform because:
- It allows us to update residents if there are changes about the consultation or project.
- It helps ensure the integrity of consultation, minimizing the change someone may leave many comments in support of one position.
What happens to my input?
All input and ideas are compiled and sent to the relevant project manager to inform the recommendation and/or decision making.
Input provided through this platform is used in collaboration with other consultation activities and, where applicable, scientific data. In some cases there may also be legislative requirements and/or funding agreements in place as well - the combination of these item along with the public consultation are used to inform the recommendation and/or decision making.
Is my privacy protected?
Your privacy is protected and the District will only use your email address to contact you with updates and to invite you to participate in consultations. Your email will not be distributed to any third party or used for any other purpose.
Who can I contact about Let’s Talk Sooke?
If you have questions please contact Christina Moog, District of Sooke Communications Coordinator, at cmoog@sooke.ca.
How is the site moderated?
All discussion forums, guest books, and public questions and answers are moderate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for inappropriate language, comments that disrespected other participants, and comments that are off-topic. Moderators will guide off-topic discussions back on track.
All moderation is carried out by Bang the Table for the District of Sooke. Moderators do not edit or alter any comments and will only remove comments deemed to be significantly off-topic, offensive, or malicious, in which case they are removed from the site immediately and the person who posted the comment is advised by email. Please refer to the moderation and etiquette guidelines {link}.
Staff are available to respond to discussions and queries Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding statutory holidays).