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Public Participation

Public participation at all open meetings of Council is encouraged. Here are the guidelines that apply to the public when addressing the Council as noted in the District’s Council Procedures Bylaw:


Persons wishing to address Council must be either North Saanich residents or non-resident property owners.  Name and address for identification must be given and also the topic involved.

Subjects must relate strictly to municipal matters or community concerns.

Subjects must be on topics which are not normally dealt with by municipal staff as a matter of routine.

Subjects must be brief and to the point.

Subjects shall be addressed through the Chair and answers given likewise.  Debates with or by individual Council members will not be allowed.

No commitments shall be made by the Chair in replying to a question.  Matters which may require action of the Council shall be referred to a future meeting of the Council.

Twenty minutes will be alloted for the Public Participation Period.