ITEM(S) TO BE ADDED TO AGENDA - Engagement Prior to Drafting Policy

ITEM(S) TO BE ADDED TO AGENDA

Meeting date: 2023 - 09 - 12 (Year - Month - Day)

[ ] Council [x] Committee of the Whole

If you wish to have items included on the agenda, please fill out the form and return to Elena Bolster by 12:00 noon on the Thursday preceding the meeting date.

Date: August 14, 2023

Name of Council Member: Alison MacKenzie

Details of Item to be Added: Currently the Town's process for policy development has staff drafting the policy first and then engaging with the committees on the drafts after. It is my professional experience that engagement with interested parties should take place prior to staff drafting the policy. The reason for this is often the motivation behind Council's motion to staff stems from a committee suggestion. Our committees are a great source of new innovative ideas, research and expertise as residents and should set the direction at the start of policy development.

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