Timms wants referendum on elected regional chair
"A simple referendum, regional chair at large yes or no, is a pretty simple way to ask the people," Timms said.
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After years of consultation, council says more consultation needed for elected chair
Niagara Regional Council decided last Thursday to look into the formation of a governance committee and to consult Niagara’s 12 chief administrative officers after considering St. Catharines Councillor Laura Ip’s motion for a citizen elected Regional Chair.
Niagara can change itself
Niagara should move to electing its regional chair in an at-large vote like many other regional municipalities in Ontario.
Brock Study points out pros and cons of governance models
An Overview of Regional Government in Niagara
GNCC Governance Reform Survey Results
The Government of Ontario recently announced that it intended to review and possibly reform the governments of several municipalities across the province, including Niagara.
This is Better Governance
"He has no idea the value that the people of Niagara place on the opportunity to elect the chair at large," said St. Catharines regional Coun. Bruce Timms.
Niagara Governance Questioned
He has no idea the value that the people of Niagara place on the opportunity to elect the chair at large," said St. Catharines Coun. Bruce Timms.
ANALYSIS RELATED TO THE ELECTION OF THE REGIONAL CHAIR
This report updating the information from the previous term of Council regarding the implications of the Direct Election of the Regional Chair
Durham Votes Yes for Elected Regional Chair Referendum
In Ajax, as many as 85 per cent of voters inked “Yes” on the ballot.
Have Your Say
Are you in favour of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara passing the necessary resolutions and bylaws to change the method of selecting its Chair from appointment by members of Regional Council to election by general vote of all electors in the Region?