Should Niagara Region Fill Council Vacancies Within 60 Days After Chair Appointments?
Official title: Minister's Regulation to implement the appointment of Regional Chairs
When Ontario's Minister appoints someone from Niagara Region's council to be the Regional Chair, their old council seat becomes empty. This proposal would require the municipality to fill that vacancy by appointment within 60 days of the Minister's Order.
Why This Matters
Live in Niagara Region? This affects how quickly your local representation gets restored after the province appoints a Regional Chair. Empty council seats mean fewer voices on decisions affecting your community.
What Could Change
Niagara Region would have a strict 60-day deadline to appoint someone to fill the vacant council seat. This ensures representation gaps don't drag on indefinitely after provincial appointments.
Key Issues
- Is 60 days an appropriate timeframe for municipalities to fill council vacancies?
- Should the vacancy be filled by appointment rather than by-election?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page.
- Submit your feedback using the Comment on this proposal form by the deadline.