Proposed Change to the Composition of Regional Council

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Proposed Change to the Composition of Regional Council
One Additional Member for West Lincoln

Pursuant to sections 218 and 219 of the Municipal Act, 2001, Niagara Regional Council at its
meeting of July 20, 2017 passed a resolution requesting the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing to approve a Regulation to change the composition of Regional Council by adding an
additional member for the Township of West Lincoln.

The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has now approved the Regulation enabling
Regional Council to consider a by-law to increase the composition for the 2018 Municipal
Election. An additional member would increase the composition of Regional Council from 31 to
32 members.

Approval process: triple majority
The by-law is subject to a triple majority vote. This means that to take effect the change
requires approval from Regional Council and approval from a majority of Local Area Municipal
Councils representing a majority of electors.

Have your say
Prior to Regional Council considering the proposed by-law on December 7, 2017, the public is
invited to provide input by attending a public meeting or providing written submissions.

Public Meeting
Date: Thursday, December 7, 2017
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Niagara Region Headquarters, Campbell West
Council Chambers
1818 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold

Delegations
Any person wishing to appear before Council as a delegation is encouraged to register in
advance by calling 905-980-6000, ext. 3479 or by sending an email to clerk@niagararegion.ca by no later than 9 a.m., Friday, December 1, 2017.
Persons requiring accommodations for a disability in order to attend and participate in the
meeting should contact the Region in advance at 905-980-6000, ext. 3252 or
accessibility@niagararegion.ca

Written submissions
Written submissions can be sent by email to clerk@niagararegion.ca or by mail addressed to:
Regional Clerk, Niagara Region, 1818 Sir Isaac Brock Way, P.O. Box 1042, Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7, by no later than 9 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2017.

Questions about this matter should be directed to the Regional Clerk or Deputy Clerk at 905-
980-6000, ext. 3720 or 3296.
Frank Fabiano
Acting Regional Clerk