Upcoming meeting preview for Committee of the Whole on September 22, 2026 10:00 AM.

This preview is based on the published agenda package and supporting reports.

One-Sentence Summary

At 10:00 AM on September 22, 2026, Council calls the meeting to order with O Canada and a roll call to determine member attendance, followed by a land acknowledgement as the fourth item. Staff presents slides on the 2027 and 2028 budget proposing forecasted aggregate savings and new revenue strategies. A notice of motion is included for item 9. The agenda then proceeds to declarations of interest before entering a closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations driven by budget pressures, followed by items for direction and discussion, with other business left open for matters arising.

Whole Agenda Summary

Council is scheduled to convene on September 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM to address forward-looking financial strategies and municipal priorities. Staff will present a budget overview using slides available for public review prior to the session, focusing on forecasted aggregate savings and new revenue strategies for the 2027 and 2028 budget intended for direction and discussion. A closed session is scheduled under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations driven by budget pressures. Members are expected to consider a declaration of interest from applicable members before addressing these items. The agenda will include procedural elements such as the singing of O Canada, a roll call for attendance, an item regarding other business left open for matters arising during the meeting, and a notice of motion.

Most Newsworthy Agenda Items

  • A formal presentation will be made regarding the 2027 and 2028 budget, focusing on forecasted aggregate savings and new revenue strategies. * Presentation slides providing an overview of financial planning will be available for public review prior to the session start. * A closed session will be scheduled under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations influenced by budget pressures. * Members will consider a declaration of interest from applicable members before addressing items for direction and discussion. * Standard procedural elements, including the singing of O Canada and a roll call to determine member attendance, are included on the agenda. * An item regarding other business will be left open for matters arising during the course of the meeting. * A report proposing forecasted aggregate savings and new revenue for the 2027 and 2028 budget will be presented under Item 6.a FR-CW-20-26. * The Committee of the Whole will enter a closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations driven by budget pressures. * Council will call the meeting to order. * The agenda addresses the topic of O Canada. * Council will conduct a roll call to determine the presence of members. *

What To Watch

  • Which agenda items move forward to formal recommendations.

  • Whether staff proposals trigger additional public consultation or revisions.

  • Follow-up actions, timelines, and any deferred items.

Read full agenda archive page: https://helpos.ca/agendas/grey-county/committee-of-the-whole/2026-09-22

Transcript will be published here: https://helpos.ca/transcripts/grey-county/committee-of-the-whole/2026-09-22

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Original Agenda Package Links

Official meeting page: https://pub-grey.escribemeetings.com/MeetingsCalendarView.aspx/Meeting?Id=53ad0b9e-a86b-4a48-811a-f2e5c04f7e51