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Delegation Requests

Home Council Delegation Requests

Members of the public are welcome to present a delegation to Council. Delegations will be placed on an upcoming Council agenda.

All requests to speak to Council must be received at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting date. Exceptions to this time requirement may be approved by the Clerk.

If you wish to present a delegation to Council, please submit the Delegation Request form below to the Clerk’s Office. paper copies of completed forms can be returned to info@dufferincounty.ca or 30 Centre St, Orangeville ON L9W 2X1.

Dufferin County is working to ensure that documents are accessible and easily understood by the public, Council members and staff.  When using visual aids, please be aware of the fonts and colours being used. All delegation documents must be received by 12 pm on the Wednesday the week prior to the meeting for inclusion within the agenda package.

Check the events page for meeting dates prior to completing the delegation request form.

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Additional Information

  • The names of all speakers and the subject matter to be discussed must be provided to staff for inclusion within the agenda and minutes.
  • All handouts and PowerPoint presentations must be received by 12 pm on the Wednesday the week prior to the meeting for inclusion within the agenda and minutes. Electronic supporting material is preferred.
  • All handouts and presentations may be reviewed by staff prior to the meeting and any content deemed to be inappropriate for a public forum may be removed.
  • Delegations are limited to 10 (ten) minutes.
  • Delegations may be refused if they are determined to be repetitious or not within the jurisdiction of the County.
  • The Clerk reserves the right to redirect your delegation to a future meeting of Council.
  • Please arrive 15 (fifteen) minutes in advance of the meeting as delegations are heard as one of the first items of business.
  • All delegations shall speak respectfully and only on the subject described on the request form.
  • During the meeting, delegations will obey the rules of procedure and any decisions of the Chair or Council.
  • The Warden may shorten the time of any delegation for repetition, disorder, or any other breach of the Procedural By-law.
  • Council may ask questions following the delegation.
  • The Warden may expel or exclude any member of the public who creates a disturbance or acts improperly during a meeting.

Delegation Request Form

If you require an alternate format, please contact the Clerk’s department at info@dufferincounty.ca.

Meeting Date(Required)
For a list of upcoming meetings, please check the Events page of our website.

Your Information

Name(Required)
Address(Required)

Delegation Information

Please describe the purpose and content of your delegation.
Please provide a list of all individuals who will be participating in the delegation.
Supporting Documentation(Required)
Will you have a presentation or documents to distribute to Council?

Terms and Conditions

The names of all speakers and the subject matter to be discussed must be provided to staff for inclusion within the agenda and minutes. All handouts and PowerPoint presentations must be received by 12:00 pm on the Wednesday the week prior to the meeting for inclusion within the agenda and minutes. Electronic supporting material is preferred. All handouts and presentations may be reviewed by staff prior to the meeting and any content deemed to be inappropriate for a public forum may be removed. Delegations are limited to 10 (ten) minutes. Delegations may be refused if they are determined to be repetitious or not within the jurisdiction of the County. Please arrive 15 (fifteen) minutes in advance of the meeting as delegations are heard as one of the first items of business. All delegations shall speak respectfully and only on the subject described on the request form. During the meeting, delegations will obey the rules of procedure and any decisions of the Chair or Council. The Chair may shorten the time of any delegation for repetition, disorder, or any other breach of the procedural by-law. Council may ask questions following the delegation. The Chair may expel or exclude any member of the public who creates a disturbance or acts improperly during a meeting. The Clerk reserves the right to redirect your Delegation Request to the most appropriate Committee.
By checking this box you agree to the terms and conditions listed above.(Required)

Information Collection

Personal information on this form will be used for the purpose of sending correspondence relating to matters before Council or Committee. Your name, comments and any other personal information is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public in a hard copy format and on the internet in an electronic format pursuant to Section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, as amended. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Clerk at 519-941-2816 ext. 2504 or 30 Centre Street, Orangeville ON L9W 2X1.
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