Whereas the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is inviting applicants from non-Board members to their Standing Committees for a one-year term;
Whereas Councillor Hamilton would like to be considered for one of two standing committees, either the Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development or the Increasing Women’s Participation in Municipal Government;
Whereas FCM requires a resolution from West Grey Council authorizing Councillor Hamilton to sit on an FCM committee and confirming West Grey’s willingness to incur the cost of for attending meetings which are scheduled for September 2021 (virtual), November 2021 (virtual or Ottawa), and March 2022 (virtual or Windsor);
Whereas West Grey has a bylaw which provides financial support for professional development;
Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of West Grey hereby supports Councillor Hamilton’s FCM standing committee application and supports covering the expenses incurred for attending the meetings as part of the annual professional development allowance.