Petition Policy
Petition Policy Overview
The Municipality of French River’s Petition Policy outlines the rules and procedures for submitting petitions to Council, ensuring they are authentic, respectful, and relevant to municipal matters.
Key Highlights:
- Purpose: Govern the submission and handling of petitions to maintain transparency and protect petitioners and Council.
- Eligibility: Open to residents aged 18 or older, businesses, and unincorporated associations with a majority of members residing in the Municipality.
- Types of Petitions:
- Drainage, Local Improvement, and Special Capital Improvement Petitions: Governed by specific Ontario legislation.
- Civic Petitions: Written requests from citizens asking Council to act on municipal issues.
- Submission Requirements:
- Must include a clear statement of purpose on each page, original signatures, addresses, and a designated spokesperson’s contact information.
- Language must be respectful and moderate.
- Petition forms are available at the Municipal Office or online.
- Topics for Petitions:
- Must fall under municipal jurisdiction.
- Cannot address matters under court or tribunal review or those already considered by Council within the past year, unless significant new evidence is provided.
- Submission Process:
- Submitted through a Council member or presented as part of a delegation.
- Becomes a public document upon submission.
For more details or to access petition forms, contact the Municipal Office