Owen Sound Council Approves New Restrictions on Public Question Period & Agenda Items

Council has imposed a three-minute time limit on members of the public who wish to be heard at a Committee or Council meeting; agenda items now limited by interpretation of "City's jurisdiction"

Owen Sound Council approved substantial changes to the Procedural Bylaw that directly impacts how and when members of the public may voice their concerns or questions – and whether they’ll become part of the public record.

Going forward, when members of the public come to Council or a Committee to ask questions or share a concern, they may speak for a ma…