Community Engagement Policy

Consultation has concluded and the Community Engagement Policy was approved by Council. 

The Municipality of Port Hope recognizes and values the importance of civic engagement as part of the municipal decision-making process. Community engagement and information sharing through two-way communication fosters trust between citizens and local government, enhances the Municipality’s transparency and accountability to its stakeholders and builds capacity to gather differing perspectives on challenges and items of community interest.

We are committed to providing an inclusive community engagement process to better inform and engage stakeholders about municipal projects that have a significant scope and potential impact on the community, environment, level of service, and /or health and safety.

The updated Community Engagement Policy is posted for review and comment by municipal stakeholders.

The purpose of the proposed Community Engagement Policy is to build capacity to better understand complex information involving community challenges and stakeholder wants and needs, and to foster conversations and differing perspectives related to the future of the community.

The Policy outlines the process of community engagement to:

  • Ensure the purpose of engagement with stakeholders is meaningful and relevant and the methods used are well suited to generate highly effective feedback from the broadest range of stakeholders possible.
  • Establish the process by which community engagement is activated by the Municipality.
  • Establish the responsibilities for staff, Council and municipal stakeholders who participate in community engagement activities with the Municipality.
  • Ensure that community engagement initiatives are presented in a professional, clear, easy to understand, and accessible manner to all people.

The Policy was adopted by Council on September 6, 2022. You can review the Community Engagement Policy in the document library in the menu.

The Municipality of Port Hope recognizes and values the importance of civic engagement as part of the municipal decision-making process. Community engagement and information sharing through two-way communication fosters trust between citizens and local government, enhances the Municipality’s transparency and accountability to its stakeholders and builds capacity to gather differing perspectives on challenges and items of community interest.

We are committed to providing an inclusive community engagement process to better inform and engage stakeholders about municipal projects that have a significant scope and potential impact on the community, environment, level of service, and /or health and safety.

The updated Community Engagement Policy is posted for review and comment by municipal stakeholders.

The purpose of the proposed Community Engagement Policy is to build capacity to better understand complex information involving community challenges and stakeholder wants and needs, and to foster conversations and differing perspectives related to the future of the community.

The Policy outlines the process of community engagement to:

  • Ensure the purpose of engagement with stakeholders is meaningful and relevant and the methods used are well suited to generate highly effective feedback from the broadest range of stakeholders possible.
  • Establish the process by which community engagement is activated by the Municipality.
  • Establish the responsibilities for staff, Council and municipal stakeholders who participate in community engagement activities with the Municipality.
  • Ensure that community engagement initiatives are presented in a professional, clear, easy to understand, and accessible manner to all people.

The Policy was adopted by Council on September 6, 2022. You can review the Community Engagement Policy in the document library in the menu.

  • CLOSED: The comment period for this project is complete.

    Comment Form

    Please review the Draft Community Engagement Policy. After you have reviewed this information, you may provide your feedback by completing this comment form. Your comments will be circulated to staff and council.   

    Personal information will not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the consent of the individual or as required by law relating to the disclosure of personal information. Personal information shall be retained in accordance with applicable municipal retention by-laws or as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes. The collection of personal information is regulated by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Through MFIPPA standards for the collection, use, disclosure, retention and disposal of personal information are legislated to protect the privacy of individuals.

    Please note that personal information provided will form part of the public record and is public information that may be published as part of Council agenda / public consultation processes. Questions about the collection of personal information may be directed to the Municipal FOI Coordinator at 905.885.4544 x 2200.

    Consultation has concluded and the Community Engagement Policy was approved by Council.