TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT MEMORANDUM
MEETING DATE: May 27, 2024 Report No. ADM-24-027
TO: Council
FROM: Sarah Holloway, Deputy Corporate Officer
SUBJECT: Adoption of Council Procedure Bylaw Amendment and Public Notice Bylaw
INFORMATION:
At the Regular meeting of Council on May 6, 2024, Council approved the following resolution:
“That Council:
1. Endorse utilizing the Township’s email subscription notice and official municipal website as reliable, suitable, and accessible means of alternate public notification methods;
2. Give three readings to Council Procedure Bylaw, 2022, No. 3081, Amendment Bylaw, 2024, No. 3135; and
3. Give three readings to Public Notice Bylaw, 2024, No. 3136
as per Staff Report No. ADM-24-019.”
Prior to adoption of the Council Procedure Bylaw, or any amendments, public notice is required to be given in accordance with the Community Charter. Public notice has been completed now authorizing Council to consider adoption. Council is requested to give final reading and adopt:
1. Council Procedure Bylaw, 2022, No. 3081, Amendment Bylaw, 2024, No. 3135 to revise the definition of public notice posting place, update presentation provisions, revise the order and proceedings for Council meeting agendas, and several other housekeeping items to align procedures with current practice and organizational efficiencies; and
2. Public Notice Bylaw, 2024, No. 3136 to allow for alternative means of public notification.
REVIEWED BY:
1. Ian Irvine, Director of Finance, Reviewed
2. Deb Hopkins, Director of Corporate Services, Reviewed
3. Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer, Concurrence
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
1. Attachment 1 - Council Procedure Bylaw, 2022, No. 3081, Amendment Bylaw, 2024, No. 3135
2. Attachment 2 - Public Notice Bylaw, 2024, No. 3136