COTW Meeting – March 23, 2026

On March 23, 2026, Council will be holding a Committee of the Whole meeting at 10:00 am in Council Chambers. This will be a closed session meeting, and as such will not be open to the public.

To view the agenda, go to COTW Agenda for March 23, 2026

Curious what a COTW meeting is?

A Committee of the Whole (COTW) is a less formal meeting of a municipal council where all councillors participate in open discussion, typically to debate and refine issues before final decisions are made at a regular Council meeting.  It allows for detailed examination of reports, proposals, and policy matters, including financial plans, development applications, and service delivery, to build consensus and prepare recommendations.

• Purpose: To facilitate in-depth, open debate on agenda items without the pressure of immediate voting, enabling councillors and staff to explore options and gather public input.
• Structure: The entire council acts as a single committee, often chaired by a councillor (not the mayor/reeve), with staff presenting reports and answering questions.
• Public Engagement: Public speaking opportunities are typically included, allowing residents to address council on relevant topics.
• Decision-Making: The COTW does not make final decisions; instead, it develops recommendations that are then presented to the full Council for final approval, voting, or adoption.
• Meetings are open to the public unless the council is in a closed session (e.g., discussing sensitive legal or personal matters), in which case the public is excluded.

These meetings are a key part of the municipal decision-making process, promoting transparency, thorough discussion, and community involvement.