NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TAKE NOTICE that Council of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Jubilee Centre Council Chamber located on the 1st Floor at 9909 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta, regarding the following matter:
Bylaw No. 23/012 Public Notice Bylaw
Bylaw No. 23/012 proposes to outline the various methods which the Municipality may use to provide notice to the public more effectively and efficiently, including the use of the Municipal website, with the flexibility to select the best alternate methods applicable to a specific need. These alternate methods do not eliminate any current methods used, but rather enhance public notification by combining the use of both print and electronic media. Using the Municipal website as the major source of advertising would be a sustainable and inclusive method that would provide different levels of accessibility and would bring any subject matter to the attention of substantially all residents in the Region.
Second and third readings of Public Notice Bylaw No. 23/012 is proposed for November 14, 2023. Unless a petition of the electors for a vote on the above-noted Bylaw is demanded, as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, Council of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo may pass Public Notice Bylaw No. 23/012. Please note that the petition must clearly state both the number and title of the specific bylaw to be considered.
A copy of all related documents may be inspected between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday by contacting:
Legislative Services
7th Floor, Jubilee Centre,
9909 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, AB
Legislative.Assistants@rmwb.ca
780-743-7001; or
By viewing here:
Bylaw No. 23/012 Public Notice Bylaw
Council Report Bylaw No.23/012 Public Notice Bylaw
Petition Information for Electors
Participating in the Public Hearing:
- If you would like to appear in-person before Council during the Public Hearing:
‐ You may register with Legislative Services prior to 12:00 noon, Tuesday, September 5, 2023, or prior to the start of the Public Hearing in the Council Chamber:
- Email Legislative.Assistants@rmwb.ca; or
- Call Legislative Services at 780-743-7001.
‐ Your registration must include your full name, organization name (if required), address, telephone number, email address and clearly indicate support or opposition to the bylaw.
- If you would like to make a written submission for Council’s consideration at the Public Hearing:
- You must submit any written materials to the Chief Legislative Officer prior to 12:00 noon, Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
- Submit on-line at www.rmwb.ca/publichearingsubmission;
- Email Legislative.Assistants@rmwb.ca.
- Your submission must include your full name, organization name (if required), address, telephone number, email address and clearly indicate support or opposition to the bylaw.
- It is at Council’s discretion to accept submissions from those who have not submitted a request prior to the above noted timeline. Subject to Council’s consent to speak at the Public Hearing, anyone who wishes to also distribute written material at the time of their presentation should bring 15 copies of their material for distribution.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require an accommodation to participate, please include the details in your request to participate. Advanced notice is required as some accommodations can take time to arrange.
Please note written submissions are considered public documents, any information and materials you submit to Council for their consideration at the Public Hearing is added in its entirety to the agenda package, which is made available to the public and posted on the Municipality’s website. Verbal submissions will have a maximum of 5 minutes to address Council. All submissions to the Public Hearing must be received prior to, or during, the Public Hearing. Submissions cannot be made following the conclusion of the Public Hearing.
DATED at Fort McMurray, Alberta this 3rd day of August 2023.
Jade Brown
Chief Legislative Officer
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
9909 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4
Phone: (780) 743-7001
Fax: (780) 743-7028
Email: Legislative.Assistants@rmwb.ca