Public Service Announcement

Reminder: Public Meetings - HRM's Governance and District Boundary Review

(Tuesday, March 2/10) - HRM’s Governance and District Boundary Review Committee, Chaired by Mayor Peter Kelly, is holding a series of public meetings as part of the first phase of HRM's review of Polling Districts required prior to the 2012 Municipal Election.

Phase one of the public meetings is all about governance and addresses questions such as the size, population and number of HRM's polling districts, the powers and size of community councils and Regional Council, and how Council can best represent residents of HRM.

“We've invited and are encouraging everyone to participate in the meetings,” says Mayor Peter Kelly. “The feedback and suggestions from residents are very valuable as we move forward on how to best structure Regional Council for effective decision-making.”

Under the HRM Charter, HRM is required to undertake a full district boundary review every eight years. HRM must complete a full district boundary review to be submitted to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) by December 31, 2010.

The final three meetings are coming up:

March 3, 2010 at 6:30pm
Peninsula Community Council
City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax

March 4, 2010 at 6:30pm
Harbour East Community Council
Halifax Regional School Board Building (back entrance), 90 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth

March 10, 2010 at 6:30pm
Marine Drive, Valley & Canal Community Council
Lawrencetown Community Centre, 3657 Highway 207, Lawrencetown

Residents not able to attend one of the public meetings can view the presentation and have their opinions included by filling out a short survey form at www.halifax.ca/boundaryreview or by contacting the Municipal Clerk's office directly at 490-4210.

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Contact:

Mayor Peter Kelly
Halifax Regional Municipality
(902) 490-4010