Meeting dates are subject to change. Therefore please contact the Township office at 613-257-1539 x 207 to confirm.
A printed copy of the agenda is available at the respective meeting or may be picked up at the Township Office, 2022 Beckwith Park Lane, the day of the meeting.
Meeting agendas will also be available on this site 48 hours prior to the start of all regular meetings of Council and its standing committees.
COUNCIL AND STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS AGENDAS AND MINUTES
MEETING | DATE AND TIME |
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Council | Special Council Meeting - Wednesday October 30th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November, 5th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov ember 19th, 2024 at6:00 p.m. |
Finance and Administration | Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 immediately following Council |
Fire | Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. |
Heritage Committee | Call of the Chair |
Planning | Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 immediately following Finance and Administration |
Public Works | Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 immediately following Council |
Recreation | Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 immediately following Public Works |
Beckwith Police Services Board | The Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) came into force on April 1st, 2024. This changes the Committee Structure therefore the new OPP Detachment Board for Lanark County will come into effect. |
To view the most current agendas and/or minutes as well as to view past AGENDAS and MINUTES, click here.
TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
If you wish to address Council at its meeting, please contact Cassandra McGregor, CAO/Clerk at 613-257-1539 x207, or email at cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca by noon on the Thursday prior to the Council meeting.
TO ADDRESS A COMMITTEE
Additional notice may be required to have an issue placed on the agenda for any of the various Committees. Therefore, please contact the municipal office at 613-257-1539 x 207 to discuss attending a Committee meeting as a delegation.
We would be pleased to help you.
INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER
The Integrity Commissioner is an independent and impartial position reporting directly to Beckwith Township Council.
The Integrity Commissioner carries out the following core functions:
Advisory
The Integrity Commissioner provides confidential written and oral advice to the Reeve, Councillors and Local Board (Restricted Definition) appointees about their own situations respecting the Code of Conduct and other by-laws, policies and procedures governing ethical behavior, including general advice about the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
The Integrity Commissioner also provides opinions and reports to Council and Local Boards (Restricted Definition), on issues of ethics and integrity.
Investigative
Complaints about breaches of the Code of Conduct are made to the Integrity Commissioner pursuant to the Council approved Complaint Protocol. Complaints can be dealt with through a formal or informal process.
Should the Integrity Commissioner find a contravention, he can recommend various penalties for imposition by Council.
Educational
The Integrity Commissioner is responsible for providing educational programs to members of Council and Local Boards. This is carried out in group settings, one-on-one meetings, annual reporting and through this web page.
2023 – 25 Code of Conduct Members of Council and Local Boards
Section-C-2—Code-of-Conduct—Request-for-Inquiry-Form.doc
Section-C-2—MCIA—Request-for-Inquiry-Form.doc
CLOSED MEETING INVESTIGATOR
Procedure_Request_Closed_Meeting_Investigator_ for further information.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST REGISTRY
Where a Member of Council or Local Board declares a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act or a conflict on interest in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Council and Local Boards, the Municipality is required to maintain a registry.
The original declaration filed can be viewed at the Municipal Office during regular office hours.
MEMBER | MEETING | DATE | ITEM | GENERAL NATURE OF DECLARATION |
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Councillor Kerri Watson | Council | January 16, 2024 | 3.12 Special Accounts | My husband works for Toromont Group of Companies. |
Reeve Richard Kidd | Council | January 16, 2024 | 3.12 Special Accounts | My son works for Toromont Group of Companies. |
Reeve Richard Kidd | Finance and Administration | February 2, 2024 | Fire Department - VFIS Off Duty Coverage | My son in law is on the Fire Department |
Councillor Kerri Watson | Finance and Administration | February 2, 2024 | Fire Department - VFIS Off Duty Coverage | My brother is on the Fire Department |
Reeve Richard Kidd | Council | March 5, 2024 | 3.11 Special Accounts | My son works for Toromont Group of Companies. |
Councillor Kerri Watson | Council | March 5, 2024 | 3.11 Special Accounts | My husband works for Toromont Group of Companies and my brother is Ken Nicholson. |
Councillor Kerri Watson | Council | April 2, 2024 | 3.12 Special Accounts | My husband works for Toromont Group of Companies. |
Reeve Richard Kidd | Council | April 2, 2024 | 3.12 Special Accounts | My son works for Toromont Group of Companies. |
Councillor Jessica McKenna-Kelso | Council | April 9, 2024 | In-Camera Minutes for December 20, 2023 | |
Reeve Richard Kidd | Council | April 9, 2024 | In-Camera Minutes for December 20, 2023 | |
Reeve Richard Kidd | Council | May 7, 2024 | 3.11 Special Accounts | My son works for Toromont Group of Companies. |
Councillor Kerri Watson | Council | May 7, 2024 | 3.11 Special Accounts | My husband works for Toromont Group of Companies and my brother is Ken Nicholson. |
Reeve Richard Kidd | Council | June 4, 2024 | 3.10 Special Accounts | My son works for Toromont Group of Companies. |
Councillor Kerri Watson | Council | July 2, 2024 | 3.10 Special Accounts (1) | My husband works for Toromont Group of Companies. |
Reeve Richard Kidd | Council | July 2, 2024 | 3.10 Special Accounts (1) | My son works for Toromont Group of Companies. |
Councillor Jessica McKenna-Kelso | Council | July 2, 2024 | 3.11 Special Accounts (2) | My father works for Steven Lewis on occasion |
Councillor Jessica McKenna-Kelso | Council | July 2, 2024 | 3.4.3 Arena Boards | My husband intends to bid on the Surplus Item |
Councillor Kerri Watson | Council | August 6, 2024 | 3.10 Special Accounts (1) | My husband works for Toromont Group of Companies. |
Reeve Richard Kidd | Council | August 6, 2024 | 3.10 Special Accounts (1) | My son works for Toromont Group of Companies. |
Councillor Jessica McKenna-Kelso | Council | August 6, 2024 | 3.11 Special Accounts (2) | My father works for Steven Lewis on occasion |
Councillor Jessica McKenna-Kelso | Council | August 7, 2024 | 4.2 Surplus Equipment - Arena Boards | My husband bid on the Surplus Item |
Councillor Kerri Watson | Council | September 3, 2024 | 3.10 Special Accounts | My husband works for Toromont Group of Companies. |
Reeve Richard Kidd | Council | September 3, 2024 | 3.10 Special Accounts | My son works for Toromont Group of Companies. |
The registry for 2023 – Declaration of Interest Registry 2023
The registry for 2022 – Declaration of Interest Registry 2022
The registry for 2021 – Declaration of Interest Registry 2021
The registry for 2020 – Declaration of Interest Registry 2020
The registry for 2019 – Declaration of Interest Registry 2019