Council Vote

MOTION DEFEATED

That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2026-0836, the following be adopted, after amendment: AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that 1. Council direct Administration to prepare amendments to the Procedure Bylaw that require Members of Council to attend all regular and special meetings of Council and Standing Policy Committees in-person. 2. The amendments shall permit remote participation only in exceptional circumstances, including: - a declared local, provincial, or federal state of emergency; - serious illness or medical necessity; - maternity, parental, or compassionate leave; - other external Council appointed committees that requires travel (i.e. FCM, Alberta Municipalities, etc.) - other exceptional circumstances approved by Council. 3. When remote participation is approved under the Procedure Bylaw, the reason shall be recorded in the official meeting minutes to ensure transparency and accountability. 4. Administration shall bring the necessary bylaw amendments to Council no later than the end of Q4 2026.