What is a Delegation?
A delegation is a term used for an individual or group who appears before council (or an advisory group of council) in order to:
- Make a presentation;
- Enter a request for action;
- Bring Council up to date on a project/idea/concept; or
- Provide further information on an issue currently before Council for a decision.
Council does not hear delegations regarding planning applications that have been or will be considered at a public hearing. Please see the Public Hearings webpage for more information.
How to Appear as a Delegation
- Complete the Delegation Request Form.
- Delegation requests must be submitted to the corporate officer no later than Noon on the Thursday prior to the meeting.
- The corporate officer or designate will contact you to approve your request or arrange an alternate meeting date.
Presentation materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on the Wednesday before the meeting.
How to Speak to Council
- Speak clearly.
- Keep your presentation brief and to the point (up to 15 minutes including questions and answers).
- Council may ask questions for clarification. Address your answers to the Chair.
Important Information
- Bring at least 10 copies of any supporting material not submitted for inclusion in the agenda package (the District cannot provide reproduction services at the meeting).
- The name of the person(s) appearing as a delegation will form part of the public record and be published in the online agenda package.
For more information, contact the Deputy Corporate Officer at corporate@sicamous.ca or 250-836-2477.