Mayor Prue’s November 28, 2022 Inauguration speech: listen to the audio or read the text below.

I’ve spoken to the CAO, and we’re going to make some changes or hopefully Council will agree to some changes how council meetings are held. In the past you all got a council agenda on Thursday you had until Friday to put your name down if you wanted to speak or make a deputation. We’re now going to give one week’s notice. You’ll get it on Monday for the following Monday. So that will give an opportunity to everyone to know what’s happening and to be part of the process. I hope Council will agree to allow more public deputations without having to all put our hands up and waive the rules every single time. I think people should have the right to make a deputation before Council when the item is on the agenda.

Monday July 11 council meeting agenda was not posted on Monday.

Council needs to update its procedural by-law to make the process more citizen oriented and inclusive of people with disabilities. Many other municipalities provide for a variety of ways for residents to submit their concerns. I’ve asked a few times.

Related: Hear Delegate Request Discussion June 12, 2023 Council Meeting