High-level chatterheads

The following initiative by Ward 3 Councillor Bryan Hayes and his Ward 1 counterpart James Caicco was approved tonight by Sault Ste. Marie City Council.

************************* Mover: Councillor B. Hayes Seconder: Councillor J. Caicco

Whereas currently the MP, MPP, and mayor/ council do not meet on a regular basis it at all;

Whereas each level of government has unique responsibilities and challenges yet ultimately exist to collectively provide appropriate and efficient levels of service for their constituents;

Whereas it will be beneficial to the community as a whole should these individuals meet on a regular basis to share information, ideas, concerns and perhaps resources in a joint effort to continue to move the community forward;

Whereas meetings of this nature will also service to keep the community informed providing they are documented and public;

Now therefore be it resolved that the mayor and two councillors establish an initial meeting with the MP and MPP to determine the makeup of the committee, frequency and dates of meetings as well as an initial agenda;

And furthermore be it resolved that representation from council should include the mayor at all times as well as two rotating members of council.

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