It was just a week ago Tony Law was re-elected trustee for Hornby Island and chair of the Islands Trust Conservancy -- but today (Fri) he says he is stepping down effective immediately.
A news release says the reason stems from "allegations of a personal nature" which have recently come to light. The resignation will trigger a by-election on Hornby Island.
Islands Trust Council Chair Peter Luckham says given the allegations, Trustee Law felt it would be best to step back from public life.
Law has served as trustee since 1996 and chair of the Islands Trust Conservancy since 2011. The Local Trust Committee will continue to meet and perform its functions until the by-election is held.
The Islands Trust is a federation of local government bodies representing 25,000 people living within the Islands Trust Area and another 10,000 non-resident property-owners.
They are responsible for preserving and protecting the unique environment and amenities of the Islands Trust Area through planning and regulating land use, development management, education, co-operation with other agencies, and land conservation.
The area covers the islands and waters between the British Columbia mainland and southern Vancouver Island. It includes 13 major islands and more than 450 smaller islands covering 5200 square kilometres.