Procedure Bylaw Amendment - Public Notice

In accordance with the Public Notice Policy, the Corporation of the City of Burlington hereby gives notice of its intention to amend Bylaw 59-2024, Council’s Procedure Bylaw, to amend section 49.12 and 49.3 regarding member speaking and question time limits:

49. Questions/Speaking

49.12 that each member will have a limit of three minutes to speak on a motion and will be given the option of an additional three minutes after every member has been allowed to speak. Any unused speaking time cannot be reclaimed. An additional three minutes will only be provided to members through the passing of a two-thirds vote.

49.3 that each member will have a limit of one minute to ask a question. Any unused time cannot be reclaimed. A member may ask a question only for the purpose of obtaining facts relevant to the matter under discussion and necessary for a clear understanding. All questions will be stated succinctly and will not be used as a means of making statements, or assertions.

This matter will be considered at the Committee of the Whole on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall, 426 Brant St., Burlington. If approved, the matter will be forwarded to City Council on Feb. 17, 2026. The staff report regarding this matter will form part of the regular Committee of the Whole meeting agenda and will be available to the public on Jan. 30, 2026 (Report LLS-07-26)

Correspondence will be accepted at clerks@burlington.ca, or individuals wishing to speak to Committee of the Whole regarding this matter should register to delegate at burlington.ca/delegate by 12 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

Date: Jan. 30, 2026 Lisa Palermo, Deputy Clerk