Council meetings, budget review to be held virtually

On Tuesday, April 21, Haldimand County Council will review the 2020 Tax-Supported Operating Budget. In order to practice physical distancing, both Council members and senior staff will be participating in the meeting remotely. Some other time-sensitive reports are also included on Tuesday’s agenda along with updates related to the pandemic. The meeting will live streamed via HaldimandCounty.ca/livestream.

Tuesday, April 21 Council Schedule

9:15am to 9:30am – Special Council Meeting
A meeting to amend the procedural by-law to authorize the holding of meetings with electronic participation during the emergency.

9:30am to 4:30pm* – Committee of the Whole
A meeting to consider the 2020 Tax Supported Operating Budget and time-sensitive matters.
* Please note that this time is approximate and may change based on the duration of agenda item discussions.

Immediately following Committee of the Whole – Special Council Meeting
This meeting will be held immediately following the Committee of the Whole meeting to ratify recommendations from the meeting.

As facilities are closed to the public, delegations will not be able to attend in person, however, they can submit comments regarding agenda items to clerk@haldimandcounty.on.ca prior to the meeting.

To watch Council meetings live, individuals may visit HaldimandCounty.ca/livestream. Select the appropriate meeting from the calendar, then open its agenda. The live video will appear in the right-hand corner of the agenda.

More information and a copy of the draft 2020 Tax-Supported Operating Budget is available at HaldimandCounty.ca/financials/budgets. Agendas for the April 21 meetings are also available on the County website.