The City of Castlegar is looking to create some efficiencies when it comes to staff and council time. Staff are recommending switching to a Committee of the Whole Meeting structure in place of seven standing committees with staff and council representation. No major council decisions happen at Committee of the Whole meetings, but provide a less formal forum to discuss issues. Councillor Deb McIntosh feels it’ll help keep everyone on the same page and make things more efficient.
A set schedule for the meetings hasn’t yet been determined but could occur twice a month at 1:30pm on the same day as regular council meetings.
The City says many other medium sized municipalities around the province subscribe to a Committee of the Whole structure.
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