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Delegations to Council

Delegations to Council

Policy and Procedure for Persons Wishing to Appear Before New Westminster City Council

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Purpose of Delegation Period
To enable the public the opportunity to address City Council regarding issues of municipal concern.
 
Procedure 
  1. Persons who wish to appear before the City Council as a delegation at a regular meeting should submit their request in writing setting out the subject matter about which they wish to speak.
  2. The public is requested to appear in person just prior to the Regular Council meeting at 7:00 pm in the evening to complete the “Delegation Request Form” available within the Council Chamber to the right of the entry door. Completed forms should be placed on the desk of the Corporate Officer (just in front of the Mayor’s desk).
  3. When the time for a delegation to be recognized and afforded an opportunity to speak arises, the Mayor or presiding member will request the delegate to come forward from the gallery to the speaker's podium to present the submission. The time for such submissions without the leave of Council should not exceed five minutes.
  4. Persons addressing Council shall refrain from engaging in improper conduct including personal attacks or abusive language.
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