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Public Engagement

Public engagement is about when and how members of the public contribute to decisions made by the municipality.

It plays a critical role in good governance and involves inviting public input on issues/decisions and considering that input when making decisions. Public engagement gives people the opportunity to contribute to decisions that impact them, know their input is valued, and feel welcome/safe to share their ideas and perspectives.

Conducting meaningful public engagement is one way that the City helps ensure Leduc is a place where people want to live. It plays a role in enhancing citizen engagement, which is included as a key strategy in the 2023–2026 Strategic Plan and will be incorporated into various City projects over the next four years.

View the Public Engagement Framework

Public Engagement Frequently Asked Questions

What is public engagement

  • Public engagement refers to when and how members of the public interact with the City to contribute to decisions made by the municipality.

Why should I engage?

  • Engagement is extremely important as it allows members of the public to contribute to the decision-making processes that have an impact on their day-to-day lives. It provides the City with valuable feedback (and direction in some cases), that creates a deeper connection between the municipality and community members.

Does the City have an engagement policy?

  • Yes, the City has a Public Engagement Policy that is available to the public for review. The policy provides direction to Administration to ensure the City establishes and employs a consistent, coordinated and outcome driven approach to public engagement.

Navigating Tomorrow Household Travel Survey

The purpose of the Navigating Tomorrow Household Travel survey is to collect data on travel patterns to help planners make informed decisions about road improvements, transit services and active transportation infrastructure. By sharing your travel habits, you’ll help us understand how people are using local roads, highways, public transit, bike lanes and sidewalks, and how we can improve them.

How to participate:

  • Invited households were randomly selected from the surrounding Edmonton region. You must live in the region and receive an invitation letter to participate.
  • If your household was invited to participate, please get involved because your input ensures that your needs and experiences are considered in regional transportation planning.

The survey is confidential. The data and results collected from this survey will be analyzed as a whole, not individually.

Learn more about Navigating Tomorrow
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The Purpose of Public Commentary (Section 8a)

Public commentary allows individuals to address the council on city matters during a meeting in a brief and informal manner. Rules for public presentations are detailed in Section 7 of the Council Procedure Bylaw.

Rules of Public Commentary

The public can register for public commentary immediately before the meeting, upon arrival. Pre-registration is not required. A five-minute time limit has been established. Inappropriate topics for public commentary are identified, and the chair may interrupt or end public commentary in those instances.

View Council Procedures

Presentations to Council

Individuals and groups who wish to make a formal presentation at a council meeting are asked to apply by completing the Presentation Request Form. The City Clerk’s Office will contact the individual/group to set the date and time of their presentation. All presentations, which include a question period, should not exceed 15 minutes. Rules for how formal presentations work are outlined in Section 7 of the Council Procedures Bylaw.

Presentations to Leduc City Council can be made by individuals and groups at council meetings. Presentation requests must be submitted by completing the Presentation Request Form.

Presentations to Council Request Form

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Personal information is collected in accordance with the Access to Information Act (ATIA) and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). If you have any questions about the collection and use of the information, contact the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Officer at (780)-980-7173 or at #1 Alexandra Park, Leduc, Alberta T9E 4C4.

By submitting this form, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions regarding the collection and use of your personal information.