MOTION ON NOTICE

At the Council meeting of November 20, 2001, Councillor Bass submitted the following Notice of Motion which was recognized by the Chair:

Scheduling of Regular Council Meetings (File: 1253)

MOVER: Councillor Bass
SECONDER: Councillor

WHEREAS the Better City Government initiative and CityPlan identified public involvement in City decision making as a priority, including improving existing processes where required and establishing a broader set of relationships and links to communities;

AND WHEREAS City Council should seek to make the working of civic government more accessible to the communities and citizens of Vancouver;

AND WHEREAS many citizens are unable to attend weekday council meetings, denying them an opportunity to take active part in civic government;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Vancouver City Council establish the practice of:

1) holding monthly council meetings at public venues throughout the city; and

2) holding regular council meetings on weekday evenings.

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