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NEWS RELEASE SAULT STE. MARIE RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION ************************* Sault Ratepayers In the Loop - You and municipal government Online Local Surveys: Wave of the Future? The Sault Ste.

NEWS RELEASE

SAULT STE. MARIE

RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION

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Sault Ratepayers In the Loop - You and municipal government

Online Local Surveys: Wave of the Future?

The Sault Ste. Marie Ratepayers Association would like your input in their latest 10-question survey titled, “You and Your Municipal Government”, including questions like:

Would you like to see other options to access council agendas, public notices and recordings of council meetings, such as through online media sites, in addition to print media and local television?

"With the new technology that exists today we are able to gather input, opinions and comments from citizens across the city, even when they may not be able to connect with us in person”, stated a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Ratepayers Association. “We are very appreciative of everyone who takes a few minutes of their time to contribute their thoughts online, with regards to community matters.”

For anyone who is not already included on the Sault Ste. Marie Ratepayers Association Membership emailing list, please find a direct link to a new Sault Ste. Marie Ratepayers Association Survey titled, "You and Your Municipal Government":

The Sault Ste. Marie Ratepayers Association meets the third Thursday of every month at the Russ Ramsay Room at City Hall (7 p.m.) and is currently seeking new members and also volunteers from each ward to contribute their input in the following three areas: Finance, Procedural and Events (summary below).

Events Group:

Respond to enquiries from the public
Coordination of events pertaining to Ward Group activities
Planning meetings (at various levels)
Responsible for communicating, networking & the media
Coordinate with other ratepayer associations across Ontario

Finance Group:

Monitor the city budget & salary structure
Work with city staff to understand the city’s finances
Ask questions and be of assistance to educate the community
Produce a “Taxation Report Card” (city financial audit)

Procedural Group:

Monitor procedural conduct of council & report discrepancies
Dedicated to learning and then teaching all aspects of the Municipal Act and other municipal legislation
Learning and then teaching the procedures of council
Develop a working relationship with council, ministry & staff

For instant survey results, including all comments, the latest “In the Loop” Ratepayers video and media links, please visit:

Sault Ratepayers Facebook Group

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