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HomeMy WebLinkAboutREVISED Public Hearing Notice - Bylaw 2073-24public Hearing public Hearing public Hearing public Hearing COUNTY COUNCIL INTENT 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. After a public hearing held during the April 25, 2024 Council meeting, 2nd reading of the bylaw was approved by Council. 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 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 4:30 pm MST. NOTICE County Administration Offices: 183037 Rge. Rd. 145 403-362-3266 administration@newellmail.ca REVISION