PDF version of the 2023 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar
PDF version of the 2024 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar
Agendas and Minutes | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Council and Committee Comparison | ||||||||||||||||||||
Some matters are addressed at Council meetings while others are addressed at Committee meetings. The Council vs. Committee document outlines where general matters will be considered. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Speak at a Meeting | ||||||||||||||||||||
Members of the public have two opportunities to speak directly to Council. One is during public question period. The other is by asking to make a presentation (also called a deputation). Requests for support are generally heard first by the appropriate Committee. The Committee then makes a recommendation to Council. Individuals who wish to ask a question during public question period may do so by attending a Council meeting. Individuals who are unable to ask a question in person may still ask a question by providing their question(s) a minimum of 24 hours prior to the meeting to the City Clerk. A Request for Deputation Form needs to be completed and submitted at least two (2) weeks prior to a meeting to make a deputation request. Clerks‘ staff will review your request and confirm a meeting date with you at Council or committee.
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Watch a Meeting | ||||||||||||||||||||
Watch a meeting live on Rogers Cable TV, the Rogers TV website, or by selecting the meeting you would like to view in the calendar above. To view a meeting that occurred before March 1, 2021, please visit the City of Owen Sound YouTube Channel. You can also attend City Hall in person to watch a meeting. |
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Committee Members |
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For a listing of Council and public members for each of the committees of Council, please view the Board and Committee By-law. If you would like to contact a public member on a specific committee, please contact the applicable Recording Secretary below. If you would like to contact a Council member on a specific committee, you can find their contact information on the Mayor and Council webpage. If you would like information on a specific committee, please contact the applicable Recording Secretary below.
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Committee and Task Force Mandates |
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Council has a number of committees to support its work. Committees exist to obtain public input and give advice to Council based on each committee's mandate. Council must make the final decision on all issues that affect the City. A task force is a working group where all or a majority of the members are drawn from the public, and those who serve are chosen based on a defined skill set. A task force has a specific goal or function, and because the membership is primarily public appointees, it is not subject to the open meeting requirements set out in the Municipal Act. A task force results in an end-product, such as a report to Council or the completion of a project. For more information on each committee and task force, please view them below.
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Committee Vacancies |
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There are three standing committees, two advisory committees, one statutory committee, two ad hoc committees, one quasi-judicial committee, and one task force. Volunteers represent the public on committees, and positions are advertised when there are vacancies. To view a list of current vacancies, please visit our Committee Vacancies webpage. |
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Intergovernmental Relations Action Plan |
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Intergovernmental relations are critical to advance and secure the City's funding, policy and legislative priorities. All City divisions engage in a range of informal intergovernmental activities, and this work will be enriched through the strategic approach of the Intergovernmental Relations Action Plan. |
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Monthly City Manager Update |
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