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Chris Collins is Appointed Justice of the Peace and Resigns from Municipality of Port Hope Council
Posted on Friday, January 26, 2024 05:02 PM
For Immediate Release
Friday, January 26, 2024
The Provincial Government announced today that Chris Collins has been appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Per the Justices of the Peace Act, Mr. Collins is no longer eligible to serve as a Member of Council for the Municipality of Port Hope. This is due to the requirement that a Justice of the Peace must terminate other employment and abstain from engaging in any political activities upon appointment.
“On behalf of all Members of Council, I offer...
Committee of the Whole Meeting Postponed
Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2024 01:45 PM
In light of adverse weather conditions, the Committee of the Whole meeting originally planned for this evening has been cancelled and rescheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
The decision to cancel and reschedule the meeting aligns with the stipulations outlined in the Municipality’s Procedure By-law. The safety of our staff, Members of Council, and community remains our priority and we appreciate your understanding.
2024-01-09
New Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule and Structure
Posted on Friday, January 05, 2024 03:49 PM
Starting in 2024, the new Procedural By-law is in effect, bringing about changes to the Council and Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting schedule and structure.
Meeting schedule changesCouncil and Committee of the Whole meetings will now be scheduled on separate evenings. Both meetings will continue to take place on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Generally, the schedule follows a three-week cycle: first, a Committee of the Whole meeting, then a break (unless there's a special or public meeting), followed...
Council Approves 2024 Budget
Posted on Thursday, December 07, 2023 10:29 AM
Budget focused on infrastructure, maintaining services, and preparing for our future
For Immediate Release
Thursday, December 7, 2023- Port Hope, ON
At their regular Council meeting on December 5, Municipality of Port Hope Council voted unanimously to approve the 2024 budget.
“Budget development is an intricate process and a delicate balance to address the public service needs of residents and guide decisions on municipal infrastructure,” states Mayor Olena Hankivsky. “The challenge lies in...
Proposed 2024 Budget to be presented to Council at Meeting December 5
Posted on Friday, December 01, 2023 03:17 PM
After months of planning and preparation by staff, culminating in a comprehensive review and deliberation by Council, the proposed 2024 budget will be considered for adoption at the upcoming Council meeting scheduled for December 5, 2023.
Proposed levy and total budgetThe budget, endorsed by the Finance Committee consisting of all Council members, reflects a total municipal levy for 2024 of $28 million, constituting approximately 44% of the Municipality's overall $63 million budget. This...