Public engagement is an important part of being on City Council. Some may say engaging the public is the number one job of City Councillors.
There are many ways citizens can engage with City Council:
- Calling, faxing, e-mailing, mailing or meeting with the Mayor or a Councillor. Visit Mayor and City Council to learn more about City Council and how to contact your Councillor.
- Speaking in front of Council to address a particular item, usually part of a statutory public hearing. Visit Council and Committee Meetings to find out how to register to speak.
- Participating on an agency, board, commission, committee or task force to provide input to Council in a variety of areas. Visit Agencies, Boards and Commissions to learn more.
Office of the City Clerk
The Office of the City Clerk oversees the legislative process and administers formal City Council business. Visit Office of the City Clerk to learn more.
The Office of the City Clerk is also responsible for two of the City’s biggest regular public engagement efforts – elections (every 4 years) and the census (every 2 years). Please visit Edmonton Elections for more information about elections and 2016 Municipal Census for more information about the census.
City Vision and Strategic Plan
City Council has approved guiding documents that set the long term course for Edmonton. This vision and strategic plan are the foundation for many discussions on more specific City projects, programs and services. These are the content of many public engagement activities. Please visit City Vision and Strategic Plan for more information about these documents.