In accordance with section 606.1 of the Municipal Government Act, Sturgeon County Council is requesting public input on Proposed Bylaw 1618-23. The proposed Bylaw prescribes the methods of advertising proposed bylaws, resolutions, meetings, public hearings, and other things required to be advertised by Sturgeon County.
Public Hearing details
The Public Hearing will be held in person and via videoconference:
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. (or as soon as practical thereafter)
Sturgeon County Council Chambers (9613 100 St. in Morinville)
sturgeoncounty.ca/CouncilMeetings
Right of Petition
Unless a petition of the electors of Sturgeon County is received, Council may consider passing the proposed Bylaw 1618/23.
The proposed Bylaw can be examined on the Sturgeon County website or at Sturgeon County Centre (9613 100 Street, Morinville, Alberta) in the office of the Legislative Officer between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
A person wishing to file a petition in respect of the proposed bylaw must do so in accordance with Part 7 of the Municipal Government Act and should consult the Alberta Municipal Affairs online publication “Petition to council information for Albertans, elected officials and municipal officers”. A petition of electors must be filed with Legislative Services in person between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday in the office of the Legislative Officer, Sturgeon County Centre, 9613 100 Street, Morinville, Alberta. A petition for a vote of electors on proposed Bylaw 1618/23 must be filed no later than May 15, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
Questions?
Jesse Sopko
General Manager of Corporate Services
email
780-939-8377.
Important information about Public Hearings
Requirements for speakers
All speakers have five minutes to speak and are encouraged to provide a written copy of their submission before the Public Hearing.
Speaking in person
To speak at the Public Hearing in person, contact Legislative Services at 780-939-8279 or 780-939-8277 to pre-register.
Speaking via videoconference
To speak at the Public Hearing via videoconference, you must register by May 8 at 1:30 p.m. by contacting Legislative Services at 780-939-8279 or 780-939-8277. This ensures you receive instructions to access the videoconference.
Written submissions
Email a written submission to Legislative Services. Written submissions are accepted up to the close of the Public Hearing.
If making a written submission, you must include your name, state your interest in the matter (such as a County resident directly impacted by the proposed bylaw), and indicate if you are in favour of or opposed to the proposed bylaw.
Watching the Public Hearing
You can view the Public Hearing in person or online at sturgeoncounty.ca/CouncilMeetings. To view the livestream, click on the meeting date on the calendar, then click on the video link.
