The Public Comment Period and Deputations to Council are now in person, however, if you wish to appear virtually, you must pre-register with the Clerk's Department by 4:30 p.m. on Monday before the meeting. You will need a computer with suitable internet access, a microphone and webcam to participate virtually. Please register with Laura Russell, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, at lrussell@tiny.ca or the Clerk's department at clerks@tiny.ca, or by phone at 705-526-4204.
Deputations to Council
In order to appear on the Regular Meeting of Council agenda, an individual must complete the Deputation Request Form as provided through the following link: Deputation Request Form (PDF)
Deputation Request Forms and all pertinent documentation must be received no later than noon on the Tuesday of the week prior to the upcoming Council Meeting to appear at that meeting. Please review the requirements and guidelines included in the Deputation Request Form for complete details.
Public Comment Period
Residents are welcome to share comments on items listed on the meeting agendas during a comment period held at the start of each Regular Council Meeting for items pertaining to its agenda, and at the end of each Committee of the Whole Meeting for items pertaining to it's agenda. Each public comment period is limited to 15 minutes, with speakers allotted up to 3 minutes each. All comments will be received as information unless Council directs otherwise.
Please select the following link for the complete requirements and guidelines for the Public Comment Period: Public Comment Period Procedures (PDF)
For further information, please contact the Clerk's Department at 705-526-4204.
Correspondence and Petitions to Council
Correspondence addressed to the Mayor and/or Members of Council will be distributed directly to them.
Correspondence for a Council agenda must be received by noon on the Tuesday of the week prior to a scheduled Regular Committee of the Whole/Council Meeting. The Regular Committee of the Whole/Council Meeting agendas are published online. When communicating with the Township, be aware that your comments together with your name and address may be included on the Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting agendas and may subsequently appear online. Please Note: Correspondence addressed to the Mayor and/or Members of Council will not be included on a Council agenda unless the writer specifically requests inclusion on a public agenda.
Note for local associations: Correspondence from local associations, i.e. beach associations, property owner associations, require a copy of the motion passed by the respective board, including the meeting date and names of those who brought forth and seconded the motion. This additional information provides Council with confirmation that the issues and opinions presented are supported by the board and the association at large versus individual opinions.
The Clerk and Chief Administrative Officer reserve the right to withhold any correspondence from the agenda.
Petitions must be submitted in accordance with the Township's Petition Policy. Please select the following link for the Petition Policy and Related Form: Petition Policy and Form
Mailing Address
Mayor and Members of Council
Township of Tiny
c/o Clerk's Department
130 Balm Beach Road West
Tiny, ON L0L 2J0
Please contact the Clerk's Department at 705-526-4204 if you have any questions about the Council meetings or correspondence to Council.
Flag Raising & Proclamation Requests
The Township of Tiny receives numerous annual requests from organizations for proclamations and flag raisings. In order to ensure that your request is processed, please consider the following information. Proclamation and/or flag-raising requests approved within the past five years should be forwarded directly to the Office of the Mayor through the Clerk’s Department for approval. Proclamation and/or flag-raising requests that have not been approved within the last five years will be received by the Clerk's Department and placed on a Council agenda for consideration. Please ensure that your request is submitted in time to be considered for two Council meetings prior to the anticipated proclamation date or flag-raising ceremony.