Persons desiring to present information on matters of fact or to make a request of Council shall give written notice to the Clerk by noon of the Thursday preceding the Regular Meeting.
The request shall include the topic and purpose of the deputation and the Clerk is empowered to refer requests to the appropriate Committees of Council as are deemed necessary.
DELEGATIONS: Excerpt from “The Procedural By-Law” |
29. a) Persons desiring to present information on matters of fact or to make a request of Council shall give written notice to the Clerk by noon of the Thursday preceding the Regular Meeting. The request shall include the topic and purpose of the deputation and the Clerk is empowered to refer requests to the appropriate Committees of Council as are deemed necessary. b) The Clerk may decline a delegation if:
c) Persons appearing as a delegation shall provide a copy of their presentation or written brief for inclusion in the Agenda package. d) Delegations will be granted up to ten (10) minutes for their presentation, inclusive of questions for clarification. Any extension of this time limit will be granted only by the permission of the Chairperson. e) A delegation may designate not more than two (2) persons as speakers and no other members of the delegation will address Council or the Committee Members unless otherwise permitted by the Chairperson. f) Presentations shall be free of statements or material which are contrary to the Ontario Human Rights code and other laws of Ontario and Canada and delegates will be informed that normal, courteous behaviour and decorum are expected in addressing Council or Committee, and that all comments must be addressed to the Chairperson. g) Persons making presentations shall not:
h) Submissions made to Council or Committee, at the discretion of the Chairperson, may be:
To request a delegation please complete and submit the Delegation / Deputation Request Form
|