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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2012-05-09, Page 8Wednesday, May 18, 2011 • Lakeshore Advance 9 - Municipal Affairs explain legislation CONTINUED FROM > PAGE 7 turn "dangerous". 1t was explained to Dougall and Ryall that if they have a discussion period (it is not manda- tory) at the end of council, under the is‘Act, if you do have this discussion 4t3erlod, it must consist only of mate- rial discussed at that meeting. Ryall said hard thing to do well. "temptation is there and it is easy to get away from original issues" said Ryall, "It requires a firmer hand" He asked if they have delegations. It was explained people can contact the clerk at least one week before they want to come to council, to schedule a delegation and they have ten min- utes to delegate. A decision is not always made at that point. When it comes to discussion period, often the decision is already made or it has been deferred to another meeting in anticipation of a report. He said this is not unique to Lambton Shores - but discussion is not useful if a deci- sion has already been made. "I am not suggesting it there is no value in open discussion, just that it is a hard thing to do welt," said Ryall. Coun- cilor John Russell talked about after two or three hours councilors are tired and people have not spoken for three hours -maybe this is some- thing they should review. Dougall said there is the ability in the proce- dural by-law to review this practice. Ryall said other rinunidpalities strug- gle with how public can be heard and the delegation process -allows people to bring their issues to coun- cil. Minutes are a means of commu- nication to make sure even those who do not attend council to be able to see what has happened. Bonesteel asked about a report card stating if they waited until the election, that "was a silly practice." A decade of success for Grand Bend Community Foundation CONTINUED FROM > PAGE 3 Leaders of the Decade To celebrate ten years, the GBCF will celebrate those people who have made exceptional contributions to the Grand Bend community, enriching it through his or her powerful leadership. This is a once in a decade opportunity to say thank -you to the people who snake Grand Bend grand. Check out page 37 for all the details. Political thanks Mayor Bill Weber said Municipality and the CACI: have enjoyed a remarka- ble partnership over the past dec- ade. "The Foundation has provided ideas, energy and funding to support some major projects in the community and has provided leadership, bringing partners together to make great things happen. Rotary president Roger Wallis liked this group to the Rotary Four-way test. "With everything we say or do we ask INt 1 1)EALTI-1 By IanAlll Great News Allergy Sufferers Discover relief with non-invasive testing and elimination of allergy symptoms through a natural approach to boost immunity, without drugs or needles! Optimize your health and allow the body to heal iibe(f Now available at Clinton Chiropractic and Wellness Centre www. inspiiredheallh.ca 1-888-211-4811 Janet Brunswick, R.N.C.P., R.h.A., R.P.N Registered Notittk Practitioner Call for your complimentary consultation ourselves is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Our partnership with the GBCF meets the crite- ria of the four-way test. Barb Ferris, Executive Director of the Friends of the Pinery also thanked this group as benefactors of many grants that helped support Pinery -community projects. Both Lambton Kent Middlesex MPP Maria VanBomtnel and MP Bev Shipley have been great supporters of this Foun- dation and insight into the future and attend the events such as Aquafest. They congratulated the Foundation stating many communities are in envy of what they have done with their PUC funds. For more information or to become a donor call Frieda at 591-238-2190. DERN RE NVENT! 1 MENU New egp.A.md& Wei De* dome Me.Mee AM gree etedlee wimp Maw Water pen.' dew Labe Wes NM V dre edit a twist Wal t set dot le - lee tlsiwiemit IN* Mew sails limb Mime seuNww Mee gene. M. TM ttatetwel bled, Cabo ewe vat Maw wed Nee ges He said he would like to know annu- ally. Dougall explained all Ontario municipalities are required to report Municipal Performance Measurement Program (MPMP) effi- ciency and effectiveness treasures for services provided by their munic- ipality. 'Service areas included are drinking water, fire services, land use planning, libraries, local govern- ment, parks and recrea- tion, police, roads, solid waste. The measures are the same for everyone and you can look on line to see them - it is all public information. Dougall did caution though to not compare numbers as the demographics and topography is different for all munidpalitles. Dougall suggested the " Top 10 'Legal' Things Every New Councillor. Ought 'Ib Know (and ... What should every new municipal councillor know) by Leo Longo as reading material for councils. Municipal Atkin and Housing This meeting was designed for a staff orientation and if the public has questions they can call Dougall at 1-800-265-4736. • • Ddb- You/Remember lee'i - Hay T'elepherne. Word/ v1414, /the/1960' sr? rd,.J� tN�'.i.•r • F•...r.tip.• 'p�l•��a L eek titav about dirt d?w Otis'' ferrattv boatodc Cao- to- www. hay. net arui click otvthe (imago ori the left t Hay Communication,. 100War,. 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