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When are Council meetings?? And can I attend?

REGULAR MEETINGS OF COUNCIL Council meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Municipal Complex, second floor, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls. When the day for a regular meeting of Council is a public or civic holiday, the Council shall meet at the same hour and place on the next following day which is not a public or civic.

SPECIAL / EMERGENCY MEETINGS OF COUNCIL The Mayor or Acting Mayor in his/her absence, may at any time summon a special meeting of Council. Forty-eight (48) hours written notice of all special meetings of Council shall be given to Members of Council and the media. The Mayor or Acting Mayor in his/her absence, may in the event of an emergency, call an emergency meeting of Council without giving forty-eight (48) hours written notice of the meeting provided that the Clerk has diligently attempted to advise all Members of Council immediately upon being advised of the intention of the Mayor or Acting Mayor to hold an emergency meeting.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Committee of the Whole shall meet on a regular basis on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Municipal Complex. Special meetings of the Committee of the Whole may be held at any time at the call of the Mayor or Acting Mayor.

The public is encouraged and welcome to attend all meetings of Council.

How can I appear as a delegation?

Contact the Clerk's office (kcostello@smithsfalls.ca or 613.283.4124). There is an application form to complete.

How can I obtain a copy of a by-law?

The most frequently asked for by-laws are on the Town's website. If you cannot see the by-law you would like, contact the Clerk's office (kcostello@smithsfalls.ca or 613.283.4124) and we will ensure you receive a copy.

When are tax bills sent/due?

Interim Tax bill is sent end/Jan - beginning Feb ( 50% of prior year's taxes) two installments with the due dates on last business day of Feb and April Final Tax bill is sent end May - beginning June (reflects any changes due to change of assessment or rate) two due dates, last business day of June and August.

Who do I contact if I feel my assessment is too high - or to change my school support?

MPAC - 1-877-275-7779 or 613-342-3296 Unit A, 108 Waltham Rd Brockville ON K6V 5V5