Title
Bylaw 2026-16 - Agenda Review Committee
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw 2026-16 receive first reading.
2. That Bylaw 2026-16 receive second reading.
3. That Bylaw 2026-16 be presented at this meeting for third reading.
4. That Bylaw 2026-16 receive third and final reading.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration recommends that Council pass Bylaw 2026-16 to establish an Agenda Review Committee and formalize the County’s agenda management process.
Purpose
To present Bylaw 2026-16 - Agenda Review Committee to Council for consideration.
The purpose of the Agenda Review Committee is to support achieving Council's strategic goals by:
- Reviewing of the list of proposed agenda items for upcoming Council meetings and Governance and Priorities Committee meetings.
- Confirming that agenda items are in alignment with Council’s strategic priorities and applicable legislation.
- Providing direction with respect to agenda sequencing and timing.
- Identifying additional items to schedule on the Agendas for future Council meetings or Governance and Priorities meetings.
Summary
The proposed Agenda Review Committee is intended to function as an administrative and legislative support body, consistent with Council’s authority under the Municipal Government Act and Parkland County’s Meeting Procedures Bylaw.
The Agenda Review Committee supports Council’s responsibility to conduct meetings in an orderly, transparent, and efficient manner by reviewing and organizing agenda items in advance, maintaining focus on Council's strategic priorities, and ensuring procedural consistency from meeting to meeting.
It is proposed that the Committee be composed of the Mayor, acting as Chair, the Deputy Mayor, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) or designate, and administrative staff designated by the CAO. This composition reflects the Meeting Procedures Bylaw’s distinction between Council’s governance role and Administration’s responsibility for operational support.
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