Council of Fundy Albert meets twice each month
You’re invited to attend
Regular Council Meetings and Committee of the Whole Meetings, held on the first and third Tuesday of each month, are open to the public. Find our meeting dates below, and plan to join us.
Regular Council Meetings
The Regular monthly meetings occur on the first Tuesday of the month with varying start times. The Regular meeting is a public meeting and is an opportunity for Council to conduct their business.
Committee of the Whole
Committee of the Whole meetings take place on the third Tuesday of each month with a 4:30 p.m. start time.
These are public meetings, and serve as an opportunity for Council to receive information on, and discuss various subjects. It is often the first opportunity for an item or issue to be presented to Council and therefore, decisions are not made at this meeting.
This allows time for Councilors to reflect on the information and/or seek further information as necessary in order to assist in their decision making at a later date, which normally occurs during the Regular Monthly Council meetings. Committee of the Whole Meetings are also open to the public to make brief presentations to Council.
Please register with the Clerk in advance at clerk@fundyalbert.ca.
Closed Sessions
If required, Council may hold a Closed Session when the subject matter includes any of the following:
- Information of which the confidentiality is protected by law,
- Personal information as defined in the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act,
- Information that could cause financial loss or gain to a person or the local government or could jeopardize negotiations leading to an agreement or contract
- The proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land,
- Information that could violate the confidentiality of information obtained from the Government of Canada or from the government of a province or territory,
- Information concerning legal opinions or advice provided to Fundy Albert by its solicitor or privileged communications between solicitor and client in a matter of local government business,
- Litigation or potential litigation affecting Fundy Albert, or any corporation referred to in Page 4 of 20 subsection 8(1) of the Act, Fundy Albert’s agencies, boards or commissions including a matter before an administrative tribunal,
- The access to or security of buildings and other structures occupied or used by Fundy Albert or access to or security of systems of Fundy Albert, including computer or communication systems,
- Information gathered by the police, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, in the course of investigating any illegal activity or suspected illegal activity, or the source of that information, or
- Labour and employment matters, including the negotiation of collective agreements.
Presentations to Council
The Presentations portion of a Council meeting provides an opportunity for individuals or groups to speak to Council on matters within its jurisdiction.
How to Register to Present
If you would like to be included on a Council meeting agenda:
- You must register with the Clerk at least 7 calendar days before the meeting
- Please provide:
- Your name
- The topic you wish to discuss
- Whether you have previously contacted Council or Administration about the matter
If your presentation includes slides, video, or other audio/visual materials:
- These must be submitted at least 3 business days before the meeting
- Materials submitted after this deadline will not be accepted
Presentation Guidelines
- Registered presentations are limited to 10 minutes, followed by questions from Council (if applicable)
- Unregistered presentations:
- You must sign in at the door before the meeting
- You will be called in the order you register
- Limited to 5 minutes
- Audio/visual materials are not permitted
- When speaking, you must state:
- Your name
- Your civic address or the organization you represent
Additional Information
- Presentations from Administration or external consultants are not time-limited
- Council will not accept presentations on matters that:
- Must be discussed in a Closed Meeting under the Local Governance Act Section 68 (1)
- Are currently before the Planning Advisory Committee, Assessment and Planning Appeal Board, or the courts
- Require a formal Public Hearing
Public Statements & Inquiries
During Regular Council Meetings, members of the public may be permitted to speak at the discretion of the Presiding Officer.
When recognized to speak:
- You must state your name and address (or organization)
- All questions must be directed to Council as a whole
- Council members may ask follow-up questions for clarification (with approval)
Responses to Public Comments
Council may respond in one or more of the following ways:
- Provide an immediate response during the meeting (if no further research is required)
- Refer the matter to Administration for review and a future report
- Request a follow-up response from the Mayor on behalf of Council
You will be advised how and when you can expect a response.
Meeting dates and times are subject to change with 24 hours advance notice to Members and the public.
