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Speak Before Council

The public can participate in Committee and Council meetings through various methods, such as making a delegation/presentation or speaking during a public forum.

Delegations to Council

Members of the public may ask to make a presentation (also called a delegation) to Council.

Each delegation may be a maximum of 10 minutes, which includes questions by the members, and up to two public delegations may be scheduled for each meeting.

Fill out the request form and the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk will contact you to confirm a meeting date. Requests for delegations must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the meeting date.

Any presentations and/or materials must be provided at least 10 days prior to the date of the meeting.

 

 

Council meetings are run by the Mayor. Committee meetings are run by a Chair.

 

 

The Mayor or Chair will call you to come to the podium when it is your turn to speak.

 

 

  • Speak into the microphone. Make sure the microphone is turned on (green light will be on) and that you speak into it. If you return to your seat and a question is asked, return to the microphone to answer so everyone can hear.
  • State your name. Before you start to speak, state your name for the record, and the company or organization you represent if applicable.
  • Keep it concise. Limit your presentation to 10 minutes.
  • Speak through the Chair. Always direct your comments and answers to the Mayor or Chair. You should refer to the Mayor as 'Your Worship' and to the Chair as 'Chair'.

 

 

Feel free to email the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk or call 519-369-2200 ext. 229.

 

 

 

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