Public Appeals

Public Appeals are advertised. Members of the public have the opportunity to participate in the public hearing during the livestream via the chat window. Questions can be submitted via email to administration@newellmail.ca at least one day prior to the meeting. Here is more information on asking questions during the livestream > MPC/Council Livestream Q&A

Regular procedures for Public Hearings are as follows:

1. Chairman calls hearing to order.
2. Secretary states purpose of the public hearing (e.g. Land Use Amendment – SW 1-2-3-4 from Agricultural to Country Residential).
3. An Administrative staff member will provide a summary of the matter to be heard.
4. The Chairman will state the procedures which must be followed:
   1. Any individual wishing to speak must first be recognized by the Chair.
   2. Once recognized, they must state their name before beginning their presentation.
   3. All statements are directed to the Board.
   4. The Chairman will determine length of time applicants can speak.
   5. Anyone else speaking in favour is given time to present and time is dependent on Chairman. Members of the public are allowed to speak only once except to answer questions from the Board.
   6. The Board may ask questions of the applicant or speakers in favour.
   7. Members of the public who are opposed are given time to present their case and provide a rebuttal to the presentation of the applicant and anyone else speaking in favour. 
   8. The Board may ask questions of the public again.
   9. Applicant is given time for a rebuttal.
   10. The public appeal is adjourned. The Board goes back into the regular meeting and may make a decision regarding the appeal.

Link to Public Participation via online