Speaking Before Council
Find out how you can request a delegation in the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal for Council and Committee meetings.
Request a delegation
Please contact the Clerk by 4 p.m. on the day of the regular Council meeting, however the delegate may be referred to a later Council or Committee meeting. You can only speak on an item that appears on the meeting agenda. View our Council meeting calendar to find out about the dates and times of upcoming Council meetings.
If you would like to speak on an item that is not on the agenda, you must contact the clerk in writing. We will work with you to find you an opportunity at an upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting.
Inclusion of a delegation on a Council or Committee agenda shall be determined on a first-come basis and be limited to three delegations per meeting.
Speaking guidelines
When presenting to Council, you need to follow these guidelines:
- Your remarks must focus on the agenda item
- Presentation are allotted 15 minutes
- Delegations are allotted 10 minutes
- Each delegation is allowed a maximum of two speakers, with a combined speaking time of 10 minutes