The Municipality of Lakeshore uses Placespeak as the platform to engage citizen involvement.
Lakeshore Council makes decisions following a legislative process set by the Ontario Municipal Act. Council considers such things as:
- Needs of the community
- Community Strategic Plan
- Council's priorities
- Recommendations from Committees
- Advice and recommendations from Staff
- Legislation
| Community's Role in Council's Decision Making Process |
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The community has a role throughout Council's decision making process. As issues move from idea to decision, community input is critical. Members of the community can contact their Municipal Councillor or the Mayor, speak with Municipal staff, speak at a Committee, participate in local and neighbourhood groups working with the Municipality and of course, vote in municipal elections. |
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Making Decisions
Council generally makes decisions at its Council Meetings. Delegations and Deputations are welcome to assist in the decision making process.
Council reviews all recommendations and decides to approve it, send the recommendations back to a committee or staff for further investigation, or vote against it. If approved, staff will begin work on implementing the recommendations identified in the report.
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