The powers of an improvement district are set out in Section 745-6 of the BC Local Government Act.
An Improvement District has all the powers of a municipality for the limited purposes for which it was formed. The TID purposes "shall be the acquisition, maintenance and operation of the works for waterworks purposes and all matters incidental thereto". The powers of the District include the levying of parcel taxes and tax sale of properties when such taxes are not paid for more than two years. The District also levies water tolls for those properties using water from the TID system. Water service can be cut off if tolls are not paid or of the user makes irresponsible use of the Districts limited water supply. The Districts five trustees are elected by the property owners for three year terms. The trustees levy taxes and water tolls, and establish restrictions on the use of water by passing by-laws which must be approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
