Public Hearings are a legislated process under the Municipal Government Act that provide community members with an opportunity to give input to Council on matters requiring a Public Hearing before a decision is made.
How to participate in Public Hearings
You can participate by:
- Speaking in person, by registering before the hearing starts (register for scheduled public hearings by contacting legislativeofficer@morinville.ca)
- Joining by videoconference, if you register by the deadline listed in the public hearing notice (listed below) (register for scheduled public hearings by contacting legislativeofficer@morinville.ca)
Sending a written submission by the deadline listed in the public hearing notice (listed below) (email to legislativeofficer@morinville.ca) - Viewing the livestream of public hearings online, during the meeting on the Meetings of Council page
- Watching the recorded video of the Council meeting online, after the meeting has occurred on the Meetings of Council page
Learn more at Speak Before Council.
Collection of Personal Information Notice
Personal information provided in written submissions received before the public hearing, as well as verbal comments made at the public hearing, are collected for the purpose of administering the public hearing process and informing Council’s decision-making. This information will form part of the public record, including agendas, reports, and meeting minutes, and may be made publicly available.
This collection is authorized under section 4(a) of the Protection of Privacy Act and sections 216.4 and 460 of the Municipal Government Act.
If you have questions about the collection or use of this information, please contact the Records and Information Management Coordinator at records@morinville.ca or 780-939-4361.
