Public Hearings

Public hearings provide individuals who could be impacted by a proposed bylaw or resolution with a chance to address Council directly. The Municipal Government Act outlines the situations where Council has to hold public hearings.

Once Council has gathered and considered all relevant information, including that obtained during a public hearing, they have the authority to pass the bylaw or resolution in question. If necessary, they may also make amendments to the bylaw or resolution and then pass it without requiring another public hearing. However, they also have the option to choose not to pass the bylaw or resolution.

Important Information

• All speakers will be given a 10-minute time limit and are encouraged to provide a written copy of their submission in advance of the Public Hearing.
• If you intend on participating in person, you are encouraged to pre-register.
• If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, you may make a written submission.  Your name, address, legal land location and the bylaw number must be included in your submission.

• To register, submit a written submission or have issues connecting to Teams Meeting, contact the Planning Clerk at 780-398-3741 Ext. 2823 or email: jeannette.cholach@thorhildcounty.com. 

• The proposed Bylaw may be viewed at the County Office and is available below. 
• Persons wishing to attend the Public Hearing are invited to attend in person or via Teams Meeting through the County website at the Council Meeting page. 
• If you have any questions or inquiries pertaining to this Public Hearing, contact David Blades, Manager of Planning and Development at 780-398-3741 Ext. 2825 or e-mail David.Blades@thorhildcounty.com.       

Access to Information Act: By submitting comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the personal information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing or otherwise made public. This information is collected under the Protection of Privacy Act Section 4 (c). If you have any questions, please contact the Protection of Privacy Coordinator at 780-398-3741. 
       

Upcoming Public Hearings

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
To give  consideration to adopting the following Bylaw: Bylaw 08-2025 for Draft Municipal Development Plan

If you wish to speak at the Public Hearing via Microsoft Teams, you are asked to register by Thursday, July 17, 2025.  This is to ensure that Teams participants receive instructions to access the hearing.