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Muskoka District Council welcomes members of the public to address Council on issues that are important to them.  You may attend a Council or Committee Meeting and address Council or a Committee on an issue by requesting to appear as a delegation.

Delegates may:

  • Bring forward an idea or concept.
  • Update Council about an ongoing project.
  • Make a presentation on any matter of broad interest to Muskoka.

Council may hear up to three delegations of up to ten minutes each.  Deputations/Delegations to Council and Committee are permitted under Section E.9 (d) of the Muskoka District Council Procedure By-law.  Please review the By-law for restrictions. 

Request to Appear as a Delegate

If you wish to appear as a deputation/delegation at a Council or Committee meeting, please advise the Clerk at least two business days in advance of the meeting.  The Clerk can be contacted by e-mailing amy.back@muskoka.on.ca.

Tips for Making a Delegation

As a delegation, you are allowed to speak for up to ten minutes, as outlined in the Procedural By-law. Please make sure to follow the tips below when addressing Council.  Additional tips are also available with respect to Delegation/Deputation requests.

  • State your full name
  • Always address comments to the District Chair or Committee Chair (regardless of where the question came from)
  • Address the District Chair as Chair (last name)
  • Address the Committee Chair as Chair (last name)

Electronic Meeting Protocol

The Clerk is responsible for establishing and amending, as necessary the Electronic Meeting Protocol for Electronic Meetings.

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