Council Meetings are generally held twice per month in the Council Chamber at the Municipal Office.
Please see the approved Council & Committee Meeting Schedule for 2024.
Delegations are individuals or groups requesting to speak at a Council or Public Meeting regarding an item on the agenda.
All persons wishing to speak at a meeting shall register with Legislative Services by submitting a Delegation Request Form no later than 1 business day prior to the meeting. If the meeting is on a Monday, the request must be submitted by noon on the Friday before the meeting. If participating remotely, delegates will receive an email from the Municipal Clerk or Municipal Deputy Clerk with confirmation and instructions for electronic participation. The Township uses Zoom as it's electronic meeting platform. A unique link with access to the electronic meeting is not to be shared with other individuals unless directed to do so. Please review the Hybrid Electronic Meeting Policy.
You may also submit the Delegation Request Form in person to Legislative Services, 1 MacDonald Square, Elora
Delegations are encouraged to provide a copy of their submission in writing.
Community Delegations
Members of the public who wish to make presentations to Council on their own behalf or on behalf of special interest groups or organizations are called "Community Delegations." Centre Wellington Council welcomes and encourages members of the public to comment on matters of interest to them.
Before you decide to appear before Council, you are encouraged to discuss your concerns with Township staff. If your issue cannot be resolved, staff will assist you with the process of registering as a community delegation.
If you are interested in addressing Council, please submit a Community Delegation Form. Should you wish to fill out a paper form you may submit this form in person to Legislative Services. Staff will review your request and schedule a date and time for the presentation. The completed Community Delegation Form will become part of the agenda and all of the information contained in the form, including names, will be available to the public through the meeting agenda.
For more information please review the Community Delegations Report and Council's Procedure By-law.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 for the purpose of registering a Community Delegation for a presentation to the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington. The requester's name and address, as well as any material submitted, become part of the public record, and may be published in a report to Council, included in a Council Agenda and posted on the Township's website. Questions relating to the collection, use and disclosure of this personal information may be addressed to the Deputy Municipal Clerk at 1 MacDonald Square, Elora ON N0B 1S0. Telephone 519.846.9691 ext. 242.
Council Meetings are generally held twice per month in the Council Chamber at the Municipal Office.
Please see the approved Council & Committee Meeting Schedule for 2024.
This is how a meeting typically runs and what you can expect:
At the beginning of the meeting there are several procedural matters, any presentations noted on the agenda and then delegations are heard. The Mayor or Chair will call for delegations by name and identify the subject matter to be addressed. Please direct your remarks to the Mayor and Members of Council.
After you complete your presentation, the Mayor or Chair will ask Members of Council if they have any questions.
Once all delegations have been heard, Council will discuss each agenda item in the order it appears on the agenda, unless a Member requests an item be reordered. Members will consider the staff recommendation, discuss and debate each item.
Should you wish to make a presentation it must be submitted by noon the day before the meeting. If the meeting is on a Monday, presentations must be submitted on the Friday before the meeting. If you wish to have your presentation or speaking notes attached to an agenda they must be received by noon on the Wednesday prior to the meeting.
Tips
Here are some helpful tips on how you can prepare for your presentation.
Make notes or write out the text of your presentation. Written material will help you to keep focused and stay within the presentation time limit
Larger groups should select a spokesperson to deliver their presentation. If you are appearing on behalf of a larger group, such as a neighbourhood group, let the Clerk know in advance.
You can view current and past Council and Committee meeting agendas.
If you are looking for an upcoming meeting, Council agendas are posted by the end of day on the Wednesday preceding the meeting. Advisory Committee agendas are posted a minimum of 5 days prior to the meeting.
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Township of Centre Wellington
1 MacDonald Square, Elora, Ontario, Canada, N0B 1S0
Phone: 519.846.9691
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