Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (8 motions)
6 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the June 16, 2026, meeting of the Governance Committee, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Doug Measures, seconded by Councillor Sean Miskimins
Carried
That Item CCW 2026-177, dated June 16, 2026, regarding Governance and Transition Considerations for a Revised Council Composition and Full-time Head of Council Position, be received; and That the following items be
Moved by Warden Basil, seconded by Councillor David Evans
Referred
Revised Option 2b: That staff review the feasibility of allowing Alternate Councillors to be appointed to Committees and Boards.
Moved by Councillor Doug Measures, seconded by Councillor Brian Smith
Carried
That Item CCW 2026-178, dated June 16, 2026, regarding Governance and Transition Considerations for a Head of Council Position with Strong Chair Powers, be received; and That staff prepare for necessary changes required to the Procedure By-law and other applicable By-laws and policies should Strong Chair powers be granted, as outlined in Item GOV 2026-178.
Moved by Councillor Sean Miskimins, seconded by Councillor Brian Smith
Carried
That Item CCW 2026-179, dated June 16, 2026, regarding Authority to Advocate for Procedural Clarity in Pending Weighted Voting Regulations, be received; and That the Warden and/or County Clerk be authorized to engage with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to provide input and advocate for procedural clarity regarding the administration of weighted voting in regulations to be made under Section 218.0.1 of the Municipal Act, as generally outlined in GOV 2026-179.
Moved by Warden Basil, seconded by Councillor David Evans
Carried
That Item CCW 2026-180, dated June 16, 2026, regarding Council Code of Conduct Implications – Passing of Provincial Bill 9, Municipal Accountability Act, 2026, be received.
Moved by Councillor Sean Miskimins, seconded by Councillor Brian Smith
Carried
That Confidential Item GOV 2026-117 - CAO Performance Appraisal Review, dated June 16, 2026, be
Moved by Warden Basil, seconded by Councillor David Evans
Deferred
That the June 16, 2026, meeting of the Governance Committee, be adjourned at 12:13 p.m.
Moved by Councillor David Evans, seconded by Councillor Sean Miskimins