Submit a Delegation Request
Persons wishing to address Council to present information orally on matters of fact or make a request of the Council must complete the Delegation Request Form.
Delegation Regulations
The CAO or Clerk in consultation with the Mayor may refuse delegations under the following circumstances:
- The request is not submitted within the stated time limits;
- The subject matter is deemed to be beyond the jurisdiction of Council;
- The issue is specific to a matter properly held in closed session;
- Requests/issues where there is no perceived benefit to the Municipality.
A maximum of two delegations will be permitted at a Council meeting, which will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis and each delegation shall be limited in speaking to not more than fifteen (15) minutes. Extensions to these limits will be at the discretion of the majority of Council.
Upon completion of a presentation by a delegation, any dialogue between the Members and delegate(s) shall be limited to Members asking questions for clarification and to obtain additional, relevant information only. Questions from Members shall be addressed by the spokesperson to the best of their ability. Members will not enter into debate with the delegation respecting the presentation.
Delegations shall not use indecent, offensive or insulting words, profanity or unparliamentary language against Council, staff, guests or individuals.