05 May 2022 Ratepayer Meetings Begin May 17
Special Areas Advisory Council and Administration are excited to be back in-person for ratepayer meetings!
Advisory Council and staff will be touring much of the region May and June with 2022 ratepayer meetings. These public meetings give residents in Special Areas the chance to meet with Administration and Advisory Councillors right in their communities. Beginning each May, the annual ratepayer meeting “tour” translates to over 1,200 kilometers on the road.
Annual ratepayer meetings have been a part of how Special Areas connects since the early days of the Board. These meetings are a great way for the public to be a part of municipal decision-making. At these meetings, Administration reports on prior and current year activities. Ratepayers can make motions on things they want discussed by Advisory Council. They can also give feedback on Special Areas performance.
Ratepayer meetings discuss issues as diverse as the individuals who attend them. Motions can range from individual concerns on specific projects to larger policy and program considerations. Motions from ratepayer meetings are reviewed by Advisory Council at the quarterly fall meeting.
At these meetings, ratepayers can pick up copies of public documents like audited financial statements, newsletters, presentations, and public reports. Copies of presentations and documents are available on the Ratepayer Meeting page.
If you are not able to attend your local ratepayer meeting and would like to discuss an issue or concern, please reach out to your Advisory Councillor. You can find Advisory Council contact information here.
