Public Hearings are a formal opportunity for Council to hear from residents of the Town of Annapolis Royal before making a decision. Public hearings are typically held for land use applications, changes to land use by-laws, municipal by-laws, and other matters where public input is required by legislation or requested by Council.
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What is a Public Hearing?
A public hearing is a formal opportunity for Council to hear from residents before making a decision. Public hearings are typically held for land use applications, changes to land use by-laws, municipal by-laws, and other matters where public input is required by legislation or requested by Council.
How are Public Hearings advertised?
Public Hearings are advertised at least 14 days in advance. Notices will be posted on the Engagement page of the Town of Annapolis Royal website, and shared through the Town’s Facebook page. Advertisements will be published in the Bridgetown Reader newspaper. You can also find
Notices will also be posted on the Town Hall doors one week before the Public Hearing.
How do I participate in a Public Hearing?
Residents of the Town of Annapolis Royal are welcome to submit comments in writing or speak to Council during the meeting. Residents are welcome to attend and listen, even if you do not submit written comments or speak during the hearing.
SUBMITTING COMMENTS
You may submit comments in favour of or in opposition to the matter being considered. Written comments become part of the official record. The deadline for written comments is 4:30pm the Friday before the date of the public hearing. Comments received up to the start of the hearing will also be accepted.
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SPEAK AT THE MEETING
You may speak directly to Council during the public hearing. Oral presentations may be in favour of or in opposition to the matter being considered.
How much time do I have to speak at a Public Hearing?
When speaking you will be asked to provide your name (First and Last Name) and will be given 3 minutes and only 1 opportunity to speak. We ask that all residents be respectful and speak clearly for all those to hear. Council members are there to listen to residents. Questions will be directed to the Moderator and will not be addressed by Council during the Public Hearing.
What happens after the Public Hearing?
After the public hearing, Council considers the presentations and written submissions before making a decision. All input becomes part of the public record and is considered as part of Council’s deliberations at a special or regular meeting of Council. This meeting usually takes place later that same evening, but may occur on another date.
What happens to the comments and presentations?
Written comments and oral presentations become part of the Public Record and may be included in a public agenda package or meeting minutes.
Personal information that is not required for the public record, such as civic addresses and contact information, may be redacted before publication in accordance with Part XX of Nova Scotia’s Municipal Government Act and other applicable legislation.