The Town of New Tecumseth is represented by 10 Members of Council who have been elected to represent the residents of the Town. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected by the Whole Town while eight Councillors are elected per ward. Council receives support and guidance through recommendations by their Committees and Task Forces.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings
You may visit our Council Meeting Calendar to determine when the next Council and/or Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled. The Calendar is set at the beginning of each year with additional meetings scheduled throughout year. We post the meeting agendas after 3 p.m. on the Friday before each meeting. Council and Committee of the Whole Minutes and Report are posted on the website after Council has adopted them at their next meeting.
The proceedings of Council and the Committee of the Whole Meetings are being audio/or video recorded and made available through the Town's website and/or other public media streaming services and in accordance with Audio/Video Recording Policy.
Council Chambers
Council meetings take place in our Council Chambers, which is located at the Town Administration Office, 10 Wellington Street East, Alliston. Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. every second Monday. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Speaking before Council
Learn how you can apply to speak before Council about a topic or an issue in the community.
Council Code of Conduct and Complaint Procedure
We are committed to ensuring that any complaint filed regarding Council's Code of Conduct is dealt with in a fair, just and timely manner. View the Code of Conduct for Members of Council that details the principles that embody our high standards of conduct for elected officials.
View the Integrity Commissioner Complaint Protocol for more information.
You may use the Code of Conduct Complaint Form to request the Integrity Commissioner to review complaint regarding an action that violates Council's Code of Conduct.
Written statements of disclosures of pecuniary interests can be found in the Pecuniary Interest Registry
Written statements of disclosure statements for gifts or benefits can be found in the Disclosure Statement of Gifts and Benefits Registry.
Closed Meetings
View the Town's Procedure By-law to learn more about why the Town holds meetings that are closed to the public.
View our Closed Meeting Investigation Policy and Procedure to learn more about why the Town holds meetings that are closed to the public.
You may use the Closed Meeting Investigation Request Form to request an investigation as to whether the municipality, local board or committee complied with the closed meeting rules established.
Proclamations
On behalf of Council, the Mayor can issue a proclamation to recognize the value and importance to the community of an event, a campaign, or an organization for a certain day, week or month. To request a proclamation, please send an email.
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