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COUNTY COUNCIL INTENT
APRIL 25
2024
11:00 am
County of Newell Residents
Notice of County Council Intent to Pass Bylaw 2073-24 for the Purpose of Changing
the Number of Councillors and Revising Electoral Division Boundaries
This notice is issued in accordance with Section 148, 149 and 606 of the Municipal
Government Act. During the March 28, 2024 County Council meeting, 1st reading was
given to Bylaw 2073-24 which if subsequently approved before December 31, 2024,
will establish new geographic boundaries for nine (9) electoral divisions within the
County of Newell. The proposed new boundaries would be in effect for the Oct. 20,
2025 municipal election. The bylaw and related information is available at the County
of Newell office or on the website.
In accordance with Section 606 of the MGA, Electors of the County of Newell have the
right to petition against the bylaw. The rules for a petition submitted against the bylaw
are outlined in Sections 220 – 226 and Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act. A
valid petition must be signed by at least 10 percent of the population of the County of
Newell or 747 electors and be submitted to the County of Newell CAO at the County
Office at 183037 Range Road 145 within 60 days after the last date on which the
proposed bylaw is advertised. The deadline for submitting a petition is
July 22, 2024 at 4:30pm MST.
NOTICE
A public hearing will be held for the purpose of
receiving input. Open to the public - join us in
Council Chambers or via the livestream.
Presentations may be submitted to County Council
by those in attendance during the Public Hearing.
County Administration Offices: 183037 Rge. Rd. 145
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