Delegations, Presentations, and Open Forum

Individuals may address Council to voice a concern or provide information on subjects of municipal interest or concern and must meet the following requirements:

• No individual shall speak more than once at any meeting;
• Individuals will be given three (3) minutes to speak;
• Individuals must register with the Clerk prior to the beginning of the Council meeting and must comply with the protocol for open forum.

Register for Open Forum 

Presentations can be made at a Township of Southgate Council meeting by organizations or individuals for information and must meet the following requirements: 

• Must be presented by groups or individuals on subjects that are within the jurisdiction or influence of local government;
• Must not be done for the sole purpose of generating publicity or promotion;
• Presentations are limited to ten (10) minutes; and
• Groups or individuals must complete the required forms and provide all supplemental information to the Clerk no later than 12:00PM on the Wednesday preceding the Council meeting.

Request to Present at Council  

Individuals may make a delegation at a Township of Southgate Council meeting related to an item of business on the agenda, and must meet the following requirements: 

• Individuals wishing to appear before Council shall register their delegation by submitting the required forms and all accompanying material to the Clerk no later than 12:00PM on the Monday prior to a Council meeting date;
• Delegations are limited to ten (10) minutes;
• Delegations must not be made to Council on matters relating to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before and under the jurisdiction of any Court or administrative tribunal;
• Individuals can only make one (1) request for a delegation per meeting.

Request to Delegate at Council