Public Hearings
In accordance with the public nature of a Public Hearing, all submissions, whether written or verbal, must include your name(s), address, and details of how you are affected by the proposed bylaw. These details will become part of the public record, and anonymous submissions are not accepted.
Public Hearing Submissions
Public Hearings provide the opportunity for community members and interested parties to address Council directly when they consider matters of public interest. Public Hearings are held in Wheatland County’s Council Chambers, typically commencing at 9:00 am. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person, or via current telecommunication means identified on each meeting agenda posted on Wheatland County website.
Upcoming Public Hearings
Public Hearings
How to Participate in a Public Hearing
Public Hearings provide the opportunity for community members and interested parties to address Council directly when they consider matters of public interest. Public Hearings are held in Wheatland County’s Council Chambers, typically commencing at 9:00 am on the scheduled date identified on the public hearing notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person, or via current telecommunication means identified on each meeting agenda posted on Wheatland County website.
Public Hearing Process
On the day of the public hearing, The Municipal Government Act (MGA) legislates how municipalities must conduct Public Hearings, which typically follow this format:
- Planning staff present a summary and recommendation
- Applicant Presentation
- Interested parties in favour
- Interested parties in opposition
- Applicant rebuttal to opposition (if any)
- Council deliberation and decision
Based on the outcome of the hearing, Council may approve or refuse the application, or table it to a future date pending additional information.
In accordance with the public nature of a Public Hearing, all submissions, whether written or verbal, must include your name(s), address, and details of how you are affected by the proposed bylaw. These details will become part of the public record, and anonymous submissions are not accepted.
Public Hearing Submissions
Written submissions regarding the Public Hearing must be received by the File Manager by the submission deadline stated on the public hearing notice. If your written submission is not received by the submission deadline prior to the Hearing, please provide fifteen (15) copies for distribution at the Public Hearing. Please note, however, that late submissions may not be accepted at the discretion of Council.
The Public Hearing process is conducted in accordance with Wheatland County’s Procedure Bylaw. For full details regarding the process and requirements, please refer to the bylaw at the link below.
Presenting at a Public Hearing
Presentations at a Public Hearing are guided by Wheatland County’s Procedure Bylaw. Please refer to the bylaw below for full details on the process.