Open Public Forum Request Form

Members of the public wishing to speak during Open Public Forum must register a minimum of four business hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. To register, please complete and submit the Open Public Forum Request Form.

The Open Public Forum period at or near the beginning of the Council meeting shall limit each speaker to a matter that appears on the current meeting agenda.

The Open Public Forum period at or near the end of the Council meeting shall limit each speaker to a matter within the City's municipal jurisdiction.

Open Public Forum is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes, with speakers limited to three minutes each.

Speakers are required to provide their name and if they are a resident or non-resident.

By participating in Open Public Forum, you agree to:

• Speak only to the matter referred to on the registration form as approved;
• Speak respectfully when addressing Council;
• Use proper language and refrain from derogatory, defamatory comments or profanity;
• Comments regarding current or pending litigation, insurance claims, or personal and personnel matters or matters that are deemed confidential in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will not be permitted;
• Refrain from using signs or placards or from distributing written brochures, flyers or other promotional materials; and
• Obey the rules of procedure or a decision of the Chair.