Operating budget discussions begin Jan. 26

Councillors here will deliberate the 2016 draft operating budget on:

– Jan. 26 from 11 am to 6pm (delegations will take place at 5pm);

– Jan. 27 from 10am to 4pm; and

– Feb. 2 from 9am to 4pm (if necessary).

The operating budget is a detailed estimate of how much the township needs to spend to meet its ongoing financial obligations, complete day-to-day operations and provide programs and services to area residents.

A copy of the draft 2016 operating budget will be available on the township’s website by Jan. 19.

Paper copies will be available on request by contacting Mark Bradey, financial manager/deputy treasurer, at 519-846-9691 x 223.

Council will receive submissions from registered delegates at the Jan. 26 meeting beginning at 5pm.

Persons wishing to make submissions are requested to register with Kerri O’Kane, manager of legislative services/clerk at 519-846-9691 ext. 243 no later than 12pm on Jan. 22.

All discussions will take place in the council chamber at the municipal office located at 1 MacDonald Square in Elora.

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