Public hearings provide an opportunity for members of the public to speak to Council on advertised planning and development matters and other matters as determined by Council.

Scheduled public hearings

Sign up to speak or submit comments

Speaking at a public hearing

Anyone who wishes to make a presentation to Council or submit comments should note the following:

Registration requirements

• Participation is available in person or remotely
• If speaking remotely, you must register by 4 p.m. the business day before the hearing
• In-person speakers are encouraged to register in advance, but can also register at the hearing
• Fill out the Public hearing request to speak form to speak or submit comments

Presentation guidelines

• Limit of five minutes per speaker
• The speaker may display visual materials if provided as a written submission by 12 noon the business day before the hearing
• Council may ask questions of each speaker after they present
• No signs or other visual expressions of positions on public hearing matters may be displayed during the public hearing

Submissions will be public

• Public hearings and presentations are recorded and posted on the County’s website
• Names of speakers and their position on the topic are noted in meeting minutes
• All written submissions are posted for public viewing

Personal information is being collected under the authority of Section 33 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for purposes of managing and administering public hearings, public presentations and open house presentations. If you have any questions regarding the collection and use of your personal information, please contact 780-464-8014 or legislativeofficer@strathcona.ca.

Types of public hearings

Statutory public hearing

Most statutory public hearings deal with land use planning and development and are required by the Municipal Government Act. Public hearings enable residents who may be affected by a proposed bylaw to provide input to Council. Public hearings are usually held on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. during regular Council meetings and are advertised in the local newspaper.  

Non-statutory public hearing

Non-statutory public hearings are directed by Council to seek input from residents on other matters and will be advertised in advance. 

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