Change to Legislation Modernizes Municipal Operations
April 8, 2021 - 11:09 AM
Government is amending the Municipal Government Act and the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter to modernize local government operations.
The change announced today, April 8, will allow municipalities and villages to hold virtual council meetings. The amendment also increases accessibility for citizens to publicly participate and view council meetings.
"Due to the pandemic, we recognized that virtual council meetings should be an option for municipalities and villages," said Brendan Maguire, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “We’ve listened to municipalities. Those interested in continuing this practice will be able to meet virtually after the state of emergency has been lifted.”