Communicating with Council

The Council Correspondence package is released every week on Tuesday and contains memos from staff, correspondence from the public, stakeholders and various levels of government.

Weekly publications can be found in our Document Centre.

Can the public attend and speak at Council and Committee meetings?

Council welcomes delegations and presentations to assist the municipality in making good decisions on behalf of the Community.

Any individual or group wishing to discuss their opposition to a motion made at the previous General Committee or Planning and Development Committee may do so at Council.

Delegations are NOT permitted at General Committee or Planning and Development Committee.

If you want to speak to Council, we strongly recommend reviewing our Guide to Public Input and Communicating with Town Council prior to communicating their interest.

When does Town Council meet?

Visit the Mayor and Council page for detailed information.

Visit the Council and Committee Calendar to view meeting schedules.

When do Committees of Council meet?

Visit the Committees page for detailed information.

Visit the Council and Committee Calendar to view meeting schedules.

Does the Town Council or its Committees meet in closed session?

Council may only move into closed session (confidential) to discuss issues which fall under section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001. Some of these issues relate to labour relations, human resources, legal opinions, land transactions, etc. The public is not permitted to remain in the room during closed session.

Is audio visual equipment available in the Council Chambers?

Yes, contact the Deputy Clerk to learn about the types of equipment available and to verify the acceptable presentation formats.

How do I address the Mayor or Chair of a Committee?

There are some basic protocols to be followed when speaking at Council or Committee. Review our Guide to Public Input and Communicating with Town Council for details. Presenters always address Council or Committee through the Chair.

How can I obtain information on Council's Committees?

Visit our Document Centre to view Council and Committee Appointments and Terms of Reference

How can I obtain Agendas and Minutes for Council and its Committees?

Recent and Archived Council documents are available in our Council and Committee Calendar page, and in the Document Centre.

What meetings are webcasted and available online?

Council meetings and Standing Committee meetings are webcast and archived on-line.  Other Council Committee meetings are not being webcasted, but agendas and minutes for these meetings are available. Visit the Committees page for more information on Standing Committees.

How do I find these webcasts?

Archived webcasts are found on the Council and Committee Calendar page.

Live video is found on the Webcasts page.

How long does it take to post the webcasts?

Webcasts are generally posted within three days after a meeting.

Is it possible to only watch sections of a meeting?

Yes, you may select different sections of each webcast. Visit the Webcasts page for more information.

Can I still watch the meetings live?

Yes, Council and Standing Committee meetings are webcast live on the Webcasts page.

Visit the Committees page for information on Standing Committees.

How do I apply to join a Committee?

Vacancies on Boards and Committees are advertised by the Corporate Services Department. Advertisements appear on the Town Page in the Bracebridge Examiner, in the Document Center, on our website, and are posted on the Town's Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Review the various terms of reference for our Boards and Committees in our Document Centre and for more information on Boards and Committees, visit the Committees page.

Once the Committee decides on an issue, is the decision final, or does the matter have to go to Council for approval?

The Advisory Committees report to a Standing Committee and each Standing Committee makes recommendations to Council for consideration. Council has final approval.

For more information, visit the Committees page.

Where can I find out about the Town of Bracebridge By-laws?

Visit the Frequently Requested By-Laws page for more information.

Where can I find out about Council Policies?

Contact the Corporate Service Department for more information on Council Policies.