There was a literal swapping of chairs at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board Meeting on Thursday.

Former Vice-Chair Natalya Melnychuk, Director for Electoral Area G (Blind Bay, Sorrento, Notch Hill), is the new Chair of the Board for the upcoming year. Former Board Chair Kevin Flynn is now taking on the role of Vice-Chair.

This will be Melnychuk’s first time in the leadership role after being elected as a first-time CSRD Director for the newly formed Electoral Area G in November 2022.

She told the Board her leadership style will focus on inclusivity, transparency and effective communication. She thanked the Board for putting their trust in her.

Flynn is a long-serving CSRD Director, representing the City of Salmon Arm on the CSRD Board. He was Chair since 2019.