Municipal voters may petition their council to hold a public meeting to discuss any municipal matter.
A minimum number of petitioners is required:
- In cities, voters representing at least five per cent of the population
- In resort villages, voters representing at least eight per cent of the population
- In other towns, villages or rural municipalities, whichever is greater:
- 20 voters, or
- voters representing at least five per cent of the population
The municipal administrator/city clerk has the sole responsibility for determining the sufficiency of a petition. If sufficient, council is required to call a public meeting to be held within 30 days of receipt of the report. Notice of the meeting must be provided in accordance with its public notice policy.