2025 Governance Review Committee consultation
The County of Frontenac has established a Governance Review Committee to carry out a review of its governance by-laws and policies. These by-laws dictate such things as the structure of Council Meetings, how decisions are made, steps taken to ensure meetings are transparent and open to the public and how citizens are able to communicate with Council on agenda items or issues in our community.
To ensure that the County of Frontenac’s policies are up-to-date and meet the needs of the corporation, staff are reviewing a number of existing policies, and where deemed beneficial, are proposing updated policies for Council’s consideration and approval.
The goal of the governance policy review and any proposed amendments is to update existing governance related policies and by-laws to streamline processes and improve the efficiency of the business of County Council and its Committees and Boards.
The Governance Review Committee is seeking community input regarding the County's by-laws and policies on what is currently working well and where improvements could be made, particularly on transparency, accountability and how residents are able to participate in municipal decision making.
The public plays an essential role in the County's decision-making by:
- Identifying issues for Council and staff consideration;
- Providing input and feedback on services, reports and policies;
- Partnering with the County to deliver programs; and
- Providing ideas and recommendations to committees, by voting, through local actions and advocacy and by participating in consultations, surveys and advisory bodies.
Please take a few minutes to review By-laws and Polices to be reviewed below, plan to attend future Governance Review Committee Meetings, and subscribe to EngageFrontenac.ca for updates. This project will help shape the accountability and transparency of the County to ensure good governance for its residents.
Residents are encouraged to ask any questions or submit comments about the County of Frontenac Governance Review.
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Sale and Disposition of Land By-law
Share Sale and Disposition of Land By-law on Facebook Share Sale and Disposition of Land By-law on Twitter Share Sale and Disposition of Land By-law on Linkedin Email Sale and Disposition of Land By-law linkThe Governance Review Committee has begun preliminary discussions on the adoption of a Sale and Disposition of Land Policy for the County of Frontenac.
The County of Frontenac has been utilizing By-law No. 1995-0017 for its sale of real property. This by-law was passed under the previous Municipal Act, the Planning and Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 1994. At that time, a municipality was required to pass a by-law for the sale of real land mandating three procedures; publicly declaring the land surplus, obtaining an appraisal and giving notice.
The Municipal Act, 2001 was amended in 2007 to require that municipalities adopt and maintain a policy with respect to the sale and other disposition of land. No mandates were prescribed with this amendment.
Staff presented a report and draft By-law for the Committees review at its meeting on January 7, 2025 and residents are encourage to watch the meeting, review the draft by-law and provide comments and suggestions.
January 7, 2025 Governance Review Committee Meeting
Proposed new Sale and Disposition of Land By-law
The public is also encouraged to view the staff report presented to the Committee which will help the public understand the key changes to the By-law.
Who's Listening
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