06 May 2024 Annual Ratepayer Meetings Announced
Advisory Council and senior administration members will be coming soon to a community hall near you!
Annual ratepayer meetings are planned this May and June, beginning May 21 in Buffalo. These public meetings let residents meet with Advisory Councillors and Special Areas staff right in their communities. 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, sharing updates on key programs and projects. Ratepayers can make motions to Advisory Council and give feedback on Special Areas performance and policies.
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.