Government

A public hearing in municipal government is a formal meeting where community members can share their opinions, concerns, or support on issues or proposed by-laws that affect the local community. These hearings give residents a chance to voice their views and offer feedback, which can influence the final decisions made by the governing body. They are held according to legal requirements set out by the Municipal Government Act

The purpose of the public participation meeting is to provide an opportunity for the public to comment, make suggestions, discuss and receive information with respect to the planning documents.

Members of the public may express their views, comments and suggestions verbally or in writing and all interested persons will be given the opportunity to have their views, comments and suggestions heard. Accessibility Act and Regulations shall be taken into consideration when planning public meetings to allow for full participation.

The mandate of the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) is to provide advice and recommendations to Council in the preparation, amendment or revision of planning strategies, land-use-by-laws, zonings, subdivision by-laws and on land use matters generally. These are documents that outline council’s vision for where, when and how the municipality will grow and develop, while the by-laws identify and enforce that vision.

The PAC has 3 citizen representatives. Currently the committee consists of 11 members, including staff, Councillors and citizens. The PAC normally meets on the third Tuesday evening of the month, and the agenda and minutes can be found on our website. These meetings are open to the public.