Council meeting speaker registration FAQs
- Contacting Mayor and Councillors by phone and email (see contact information)
- Requesting informal meetings with Mayor and Councillors
- Submitting correspondence to Mayor and Council for inclusion in the agenda package
What if too many people sign up to speak at a Council Meeting and it exceeds the 30 minutes allocated?
At the discretion of the Chair, the Question and Comment Period may be extended.
If I sign up online to speak at a Council meeting, will I get a confirmation?
Once you have completed the sign-up form, you will receive an email with a copy of your speaker registration submission. Staff will only contact registrants if there is an issue or the meeting is cancelled.
If you do not hear from staff, you will be on the roll to speak at your requested Council meeting date.
Will I be able to register in-person at a Council meeting to speak?
Yes, you may register in person at the Council meeting up until 5:30 p.m.
Besides addressing Council at a meeting, how else can I engage with them directly?
You can engage directly with Council by:
If I've registered to speak, will I still need to state my name and address when I address Council?
No, during the Pilot Project, you will not be required to state your name and address before addressing Council.